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.
Points System
Five points per semester are required to be considered an active member
How to Earn SNAP Points
GBM (or similar events) = 1 point
Peer Advising Event = 1 point
Committee Event/Meeting/Shift = 1 point
Volunteering Event = 1 point (sometimes 2 points, depending on the opportunity and time commitment)
Fundraising Event = 1 point
Attending State or National Convention = 2 points each
Becoming an NSNA Member = 2 points (send your membership confirmation to dshul@nursing.upenn.edu)
Quiz = 0.5-1 point (depending on the quiz)
Peer Advising Meetups = 0.5 points (for a max of 2 points)
If you have questions about specific point opportunities, please contact SNAP Secretary, Dana Shulman, at dshul@nursing.upenn.edu!
Please remember to sign in at every event you attend in order to get credit. Contact SNAP Secretary, Dana Shulman, at (dshul@nursing.upenn.edu) to track your points for the semester, or just check your points in the listserv email each week. Active members will receive a certificate and be featured on our website every semester. Additional incentives for active membership can be found on the graphic below!