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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Nese College of Nursing alumni share lessons with WE LEAD students (5/22/2026)
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing hosted its annual WE LEAD Leadership Academy this March at the Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, featuring a panel discussion with alumni leaders.
Raymonde A. Brown receives inaugural national nurse leadership award (5/20/2026)
The recognition honors Raymonde A. Brown, associate dean for undergraduate education in the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, for leadership in advancing nursing education, student outcomes and faculty development.
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.
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