Building Connections
How innovation in education stands to transform the future nursing workforce for an aging population in nursing homes.
Read moreBuilding ConnectionsA 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.
It’s no secret that our students are intensely driven, but life here is more than just work.
With lectures, labs, and clinicals, it’s hard to image there’s time for anything else, yet our students are some of the most active outside the classroom as in. They participate in Penn’s Division I athletics, lead and participate in student groups at Nursing and across campus, develop community initiatives, and volunteer throughout Philadelphia and beyond.
From your first day as a Penn Nursing student until you cross the stage at graduation, the Office of Student Services is here to support you through professional development programs, advising services, and simply being here when you need a hand.
You’ll join a tight-knit community of students who support each other while here, and when they leave, transform those connections into a strong professional network and lifelong friendships.
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How innovation in education stands to transform the future nursing workforce for an aging population in nursing homes.
Read moreBuilding ConnectionsThe Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is a primary source of information and advice for students regarding campus co-curricular opportunities and resources. OSA advises and helps administer student activities and governance, the PENNacle pre-orientation program, University Life leadership training programs, and major campus-wide special events, including Family Weekend, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Hey Day, and Ivy Day.
Established in 2001, the Graduate Student Center provides services to support the unique needs of graduate and professional students at Penn and in Philadelphia. The center creates intellectual, social, and professional development programs to bring together the wide range of graduate and professional students at Penn for cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural exchanges. Located in the heart of campus at 3615 Locust Walk, the center includes a lounge, computer lab, and meeting space – and free coffee if you bring your own mug!
Penn Nursing strives to foster a community of mutual support and leadership among its students. We offer a variety of programs and leadership opportunities for students to participate in.
By connecting with fellow students, faculty and alumni outside of the classroom, students explore and celebrate our community’s diversity, develop a broad skill set to complement and enhance their academic experience here at Penn, and strengthen their professional network through lifelong friendships.