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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$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing
Bedford Falls Foundation funding will extend need-based nursing scholarships and student success support at Scranton and Schuylkill campuses
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Nese College of Nursing alumna Kaléi Crimi builds career in her own back yard (8/18/2026)
This spring, alumna Kaléi Crimi received the Nese College of Nursing's Emerging Professional Award. The award recognizes a nurse early in their career who has demonstrated the potential to significantly influence the profession through practice, community engagement or advocacy.
Center for Nursing Research announces 2026-27 virtual talks (8/17/2026)
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing’s Center for Nursing Research has announced its Research Talks for the 2026-27 academic year. This eight-part virtual series is designed to advance nursing research by fostering collaboration between researchers to bridge the gap between research theory and application.
Brothers bring a lifelong bond to Nese College of Nursing (8/11/2026)
Brothers Anakin and Ansel Reinbold have done nearly everything together, including choosing the same nursing program at Penn State.
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