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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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Nursing hosts Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium (6/24/2025)

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, in partnership with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, hosted its eighth annual Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium on May 13-14 at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center.

Schuylkill faculty member Koren Dixon promoted to assistant teaching professor (6/17/2025)

Penn State Schuylkill has announced the promotion of Koren Dixon to assistant teaching professor of nursing, recognizing her dedication to student learning, her nearly two decades of experience in women’s health, and her scholarly work on public health issues such as human trafficking.

Second-Degree Nursing Program to launch at Penn State Behrend (6/16/2025)

To further the University’s strategic plan to champion health care education and address the increasing demand for highly qualified nurses, the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is extending its second-degree option to the Penn State Behrend campus.

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