Nese college of nursing

STEM Libraries announce spring 2025 workshops and events for graduate students

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:35:02 -0500

The STEM Libraries at Penn State University Park have announced their calendar of workshops and events for graduate students for the spring 2025 semester.

Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence announces spring seminar schedule

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:18:51 -0500

The Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence will host six seminars during its annual spring series to forward the center’s vision that every older adult deserves the highest quality of evidenced-based care and well-being that respects individual goals and preferences.

Harrisburg offers virtual information sessions for second-degree nursing program

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:48 -0500

Penn State Harrisburg will present a series of information sessions via Zoom for its second-degree nursing program.

Spring 2025 Seminar Series: Center for Nursing Research

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:41:42 -0500

The Center for Nursing Research in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has announced its Seminar Series for the spring 2025 semester. This five-part series is designed to advance nursing research by fostering collaboration between researchers and clinicians to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 14

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:02:34 -0500

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

Vinciya Pandian jointly appointed with Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:17:49 -0500

Vinciya Pandian, associate dean for graduate education in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, has been awarded a joint appointment with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine.

Placenta assessment tool aims to improve neonatal, maternal care

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:48:51 -0500

A multi-national, multi-institutional team led by Penn State researchers developed a new tool that enables doctors to examine placentas right at the bedside using just a phone. The tool could make placental examination more accessible, saving lives and improving health outcomes, the team said.

Two Nese College of Nursing gerontology leaders receive national honors

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:47:25 -0500

Kimberly Van Haitsma, professor of nursing, received the 2024 Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Awardon on Nov. 14; and Ashley Kuzmik, postdoctoral fellow, was recognized with the 2024 Health Sciences Research Award from the Gerontological Society of America on Nov. 15.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Nov. 20

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:45:00 -0500

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

Altoona nursing students participate in ‘Anyone Can Help Awareness Fair’

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:07:32 -0500

The 22 nursing majors included members of the Altoona chapter of Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania and students enrolled in the Community and Family nursing course. They conducted blood pressure screenings and provided interactive game for attendees to test their knowledge of CPR, AED use and other life-saving measures.

Kitt-Lewis honored with Distinguished Gerontological Nurse Educator award

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:20:38 -0500

Erin Kitt-Lewis, associate director of education for the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing’s Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, has been named a 2024 Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence.

Nursing professor awarded Nightingale Research Award

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:41:43 -0400

Susan J. Loeb, nursing professor and doctoral program director in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Nursing Research Award. Loeb was formally recognized at NAP's 35th annual Awards Gala on Oct. 25 in Harrisburg.

Can a positive outlook on aging lead to better cognitive performance?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:32:48 -0400

A new study by Penn State researchers found that people who had more positive expectations of aging tended to report less frequent cognitive problems, such as difficulty concentrating or keeping track of what they were doing. They were also less likely to report that their cognitive performance had declined over time.

Climate Consortium awards projects to drive climate solutions across key sectors

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:39:43 -0400

The Penn State Climate Consortium has awarded funding to four research projects that look to put promising climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships.

Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:17:28 -0400

Graduate students took away positive experiences participating in Penn State’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition this past spring.

SustainPSU and Pa. GreenGov Council offer sixth annual monthly webinar series

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Building on their ongoing partnership, Penn State Sustainability (SustainPSU) and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council will renew their monthly webinar series to educate government officials, students and faculty about sustainability issues that affect Pennsylvania and the progress we as a state are making to address the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).