Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the largest educators of pre-licensure students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with over 2200 undergraduate and graduate students on 13 campuses. Our College is positioned to lead the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists while enhancing the health of all people through quality care and education. To learn more about the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, check out our printer-friendly fact sheet.
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Nese College of Nursing named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence
The college achieved this recognition for “creating environments that promote the pedagogical expertise of faculty,” according to the league, exemplifying the college’s investment in its nurse educators and their professional growth.
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Penn State Schuylkill celebrates third annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony (5/12/2026)
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Schuylkill held its third annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 8, recognizing 29 bachelor of science in nursing graduates as they prepared to enter the profession.
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11 (5/11/2026)
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy may result in poorer birth outcomes (5/6/2026)
Higher blood sugar levels may lead to negative outcomes for a baby, even when the mother is not diagnosed with gestational diabetes, according to a new study from Penn State researchers.
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