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A world-class city filled with art and culture and an incredible campus that offers cutting edge resources–that’s what students receive at Penn Nursing. And that’s just the start. Penn Nursing and the wider university offer something for everyone, as well as a lifelong community.

Penn Nursing is globally known for educating dynamic nurses—because our School values evidence-based science and health equity. That’s where our expertise lies, whether in research, practice, community health, or beyond. Everything we do upholds a through-line of innovation, encouraging our exceptional students, alumni, and faculty share their knowledge and skills to reshape health care.

Penn Nursing students are bold and unafraid, ready to embrace any challenge that comes their way. Whether you are exploring a career in nursing or interested in advancing your nursing career, a Penn Nursing education will help you meet your goals and become an innovative leader, prepared to change the face of health and wellness.

Penn Nursing is the #1-ranked nursing school in the world. Its highly-ranked programs help develop highly-skilled leaders in health care who are prepared to work alongside communities to tackle issues of health equity and social justice to improve health and wellness for everyone.

Penn Nursing’s rigorous academic curricula are taught by world renowned experts, ensuring that students at every level receive an exceptional Ivy League education. From augmented reality classrooms and clinical simulations to coursework that includes experiential global travel to clinical placements in top notch facilities, a Penn Nursing education prepares our graduates to lead.

American Academy of Nursing Announces New 2024 Fellows

Ten nursing professionals with ties to Penn Nursing will be inducted as 2024 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). One is a current Penn Nursing faculty member and alumna, and the nine others are Penn Nursing alumni. All inductees will be honored at a ceremony during the AAN’s 2024 Health Policy Conference, taking place October 31- November 2, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

August 29, 2024

Our Penn Nursing faculty inductee is Rebecca R.S. Clark, PhD, RN, CNM, WHNP-BC, C05, NU07, GNU10, GR22, Assistant Professor of Perinatal Nursing, Midwifery, and Women’s Health in the Department of Family and Community Health and a Nurse Scientist at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Penn Nursing Alumni Inductees

  • Christine E. Bader, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, GR18
  • Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, GNU97
  • Alexa C. Curtis, PhD, MPH, APRN, FAANP, NU84
  • Louise D. Jakubik, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CSP, NU94, GNU97
  • Kim Mooney-Doyle, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC, GNU05, GR14
  • Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, RN, GNU12
  • Lydia D. Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP, GNU86
  • Tina R. Sadarangani, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, GNU11
  • Danielle A. Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, NU10, GNU11, GR15

Living Legend

This year, Penn Nursing congratulates Professor Julie A. Fairman, PhD, RN, FAAN and former Professor Mathy D. Mezey, EdD, RN, FAAN, for both being designated as 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. This is the Academy’s highest honor.

Civitas Award.

We are also proud of alumna and Penn Nursing Professor Emerita, Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, RN, FAAN, GNU82, GR87, who will be presented with the Academy’s Civitas Award, which recognizes an individual who exemplifies extraordinary dedication to excellence in promoting quality care.

Affiliated Colleagues

Shout outs also to our Penn Medicine colleague, Anna E. Schoenbaum, DNP, MS, RN, NI-BC, FHIMSS, University of Pennsylvania Health System, and our academic partner, Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB, Christiana Care Health System. Both were selected as fellows as well. And a high-five to Catherine (Kate) Judge, former Penn Nursing Assistant Dean and current Executive Consultant at the American Nurses Foundation, who was named as an Honorary Fellow.

Congratulations to all!

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