American Academy of Nursing Names Linda Aiken a Living Legend
This honor is bestowed upon a person who has made significant contributions to nursing and health care over the course of their career.
Ten Ways Penn Nursing is Changing the World
There are ways you could try to quantify the reach and influence of Penn Nursing. You could look at school rankings, which for the past five years have placed the School in the number one spot in the world. Or you could calculate the amount of research funding it’s been awarded by the National Institutes of Health.
Felicia Chen, Nu’22
“I worked as a nurse extern on the neuro ICU at Cooper University Hospital for 7 weeks!
Krista Pinola Appointed Chair of the Penn Nursing Board of Advisors
Effective July 1, 2021, Krista Pinola (NU’86) will be appointed as Chair of the School of Nursing Board of Advisors. Andie Laporte, sitting chair, and Dean Antonia M. Villarruel unanimously endorsed this appointment in consultation with the Office of the University Secretary, and with the approval of President Amy Gutmann, David Cohen, and Scott Bok – outgoing/incoming Chairs of the Board of Trustees (respectively). Krista will follow Andie Laporte’s successful tenure as Chair.
Leonard A. Lauder Talks Game-changing Gift to Penn Nursing, and More
Lauder, a Penn alumnus and emeritus Trustee, donated $125 million to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, establishing a new program for aspiring nurse practitioners who intend to work in underserved communities.
Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything
The numbers are impressive. More than 4,300 generous donors. Over 13,400 gifts made. And in the end, Penn Nursing’s Innovating for Life and Living Campaign—part of Penn’s larger Power of Penn Campaign—raised $3 million more than its $60 million goal thanks to its Board of Advisors, lead volunteers, and many donors and friends.