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Educating Nurses Beyond Classroom Walls P E N N S T a T E N U R S I N G | 2 0 1 7 1 Totally Online M.S.N 2 0 1 7 TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES Educating Nurses Beyond Classroom Walls P E N N S T A T E N U R S I N G | 2 0 1 7 1 Totally online M.S.N. and certificate options: NURSE ADMINISTRATOR NURSE EDUCATOR 92.4% NCLEX PASS RATE General and Second Degree TOPU.S. nursing master’s20 B.S.N. programs degree programs (2015–16) (U.S. News & World Report, 2017) Highest 10% incoming- Undergraduate undergraduate2,000+ MOST POPULAR class students who are and graduate online program: RN to B.S.N. GPA students *University part of an among all Park campus; underrepresented enrolled (World Campus) annually Penn State baccalaureate ethnic group colleges* students a All full-time Mentoring 14,000+ Ph.D. Program Active students TOP TEN for junior and senior Alumni receive • TOP TEN Online Programs: B.S.N. students funding Penn State World Campus (U.S. News & World Report, 2017) B.S.N. in Nursing • TOP TEN Veteran-Friendly Students entering Nursing Schools as first-year (Military Times, 2015) admits have the HIGHEST GRADUATION RATE D.N.P. • TOP TEN RN to B.S.N. Programs of all Penn State colleges Penn State’s first (TheBestSchools.org, 2017) online doctoral program EXCELLENCE IN NURSING SCIENCE AND EDUCATION www.nursing.psu.edu 2 P E N N S T A T E N U R S I N G | 2 0 1 7 DEAN’S WELCOME Dear Alumni and Friends, As many of you know, Penn State is to improve the care they give. This is embarking on a comprehensive truly a transformative educational capital campaign, A Greater Penn experience. Finally, our faculty State for 21st Century Excellence. impact the world with each new The campaign has three core project, educational innovation, or imperatives that define the academic service partnership. The characteristics of a great public FaceAge project—a collaboration university. The first imperative, Open among the Colleges of Arts and Doors, seeks private support to Architecture, Health and Human bring students from all backgrounds Development, and Nursing—is to Penn State and help them finish designed to portray aging in a real- their degree in four years. President life context and help consumers Barron has often said the most understand the associated issues. costly tuition increase is a fifth year We continue to be an integral part of tuition. The second imperative is of this great public university with Faculty contribute to the science and Create Transformative Experiences, programs that not only advance the practice of improving care through which focuses on developing the college’s work but also enhance the their research. And I am pleased support to provide students with University’s impact. We are living our that Dr. Janice Penrod, professor of experiences that enhance classroom mission of improving the health of all nursing and humanities, has agreed learning. For some this might be people in Pennsylvania, the nation, to lead the college as interim dean an education abroad opportunity; and the world. until a successor is found. Janice for others it might be an internship has been both a formal and informal in inner-city Philadelphia. Exposing This marks my last letter to you, the leader in our college for many years, students to the world beyond Penn alumni and friends of the College and we all thank her for taking on State will make them more engaged of Nursing. In August, I will assume this important role. If you don’t know learners and more productive the position of president at the Dr. Penrod, we introduce her to you graduates. The final imperative is MGH Institute of Health Professions on page 6. Impact the World. In typical Penn (see page 6). I came to Penn State State fashion, we want nothing less in 2003 when we were a school in I want to thank you all for allowing than to tackle and solve the world’s the College of Health and Human me the incredible opportunity to most pressing problems. Through Development. During the last 14 lead this amazing college at such a the power of discovery, the University years, we have made many changes, wonderful University. It has been my is dedicated to serving society’s developed many new initiatives, privilege to serve the college and needs. You are sure to hear more and forever changed Penn State’s each of you. The future is bright and about the capital campaign in the landscape with the addition of a I look forward to seeing the College coming months. productive and exciting new college. of Nursing thrive. I am so proud of all we have accom- This issue of Penn State Nursing plished. Yet, with all those successes, Sincerely, includes examples of how we are what I will miss most about Penn contributing to all of these impera- State is the people: the alumni, the tives. Our Healthy People Penn State donors who quickly became my initiative, a collaboration with the friends, the faculty, the staff, and Paula Milone-Nuzzo, RN, PhD, College of Health and Human the students. You all have made this FHHC, FAAN Development, is building the journey one on which I will always Dean and Professor pipeline for graduate students from look back fondly. Penn State College of Nursing underrepresented groups to attend the College of Nursing. We are The college has never been stronger opening the doors to nursing and than it is today. Our academic CONNECT WITH US Penn State through this program. programs are thriving and meeting The opportunity to participate in the needs for nurses and nurse THON is a dream of every Penn scientists around the world. We have Stater. When the College of Nursing transitioned all of our A.S. programs Facebook page: took over responsibility for medication at the Commonwealth Campuses facebook.com/pennstatenursing delivery for THON participants, we to B.S.N. programs. Our master’s Facebook group: put our students in the thick of the degree programs were recently Penn State Nursing Alumni THON experience. Each year ranked 20th in the nation by U.S. students engage in this experience, News & World Report. Our outreach Twitter: they see the impact of health care programs continue to meet the @PSUNursing on a community (in this case, THON needs of practicing nurses and the Nurses Lounge: participants) and identify best practices Pennsylvania communities we serve. www.nurseslounge.com P E N N S T A T E N U R S I N G | 2 0 1 7 3 Come back to Penn State—online! “Thanks to the DNP program, I am prepared to serve as a nurse leader and advocate to improve health care delivery, quality, and outcomes.” —Alea McClintock, DNP, CRNP Penn State Class of 2017 Doctor of Nursing Practice No matter where you are in the world, you can fully access our high-quality, renowned nursing programs led by expert faculty and conveniently offered online through Penn State World Campus. Reputation—The Penn State College of Nursing Student Services—Even from a distance, our was ranked No. 20 nationwide in overall nursing students can access career services, Penn State master’s degree programs for 2018 by U.S. News & University Libraries, technical support, tutoring, clubs World Report. and organizations, and an Office of Student Affairs, dedicated to handling the unique challenges faced by Convenience—We understand that adults, especially returning adult students. working nurses, need flexible and convenient learning options to meet their professional and personal The Real Penn State—There will be no distinction on commitments. You can feel confident knowing that your diploma that your courses were completed at a we use technology not just for convenience, but to distance. And if you choose, you can participate in the support learning outcomes, too. full graduation ceremonies on campus. Check out our growing number of online graduate nursing programs, and come back to Penn State today! worldcampus.psu.edu/penn-state-nursing 4 P E N N S T A T E N U R S I N G | 2 0 1 7 U.Ed.OUT 17-0355/17-WC-1234/ajw/smb 7 10 11 12 13 14 Create Transformative Experiences In This Issue 7 Enhancing Learning Opportunities through Collaboration 6 Dean Ends Tenure The College of Nursing provides transformative educational experiences 10 Vallance Lecture that go beyond classroom walls. 15 College News 17 Student News 21 Campus Connections Impact the World 24 Faculty/Staff News 11 FaceAge Addresses Ageism, Intergenerational Understanding 26 Alumni News The Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence embraces transdisciplinary 30 Why I Give collaboration and the power of visual arts to promote understanding. On The Cover Open Doors 12 Healthy People Penn State Opens Doors to Graduate Study The annual conference expo introduces potential graduate students from underrepresented groups to programs in health-related fields. Leadership 13 Future of Nursing Scholars Program Prepares Nurse Leaders At the President’s Tailgate on Two doctoral students commit to advancing nursing science and September 3, Devon Collins (left) transformational change. and Rita Concannon practice using a Double Robotics telepresence robot. The robot, which provides a means to communicate with patients from Accessibility a remote location, is one way 14 New Certificate Program Provides Foundation in Primary Palliative Care the College of Nursing is using technological innovations to Launched in fall 2016, the postbaccalaureate certificate prepares transform nursing education. practitioners to provide end-of-life care and support. Photo credit: Stacey Focht P E N N S T A T E N U R S I N G | 2 0 1 7 5 “Dean Milone-Nuzzo has been a champion for nursing Dean Milone-Nuzzo and nursing education,” said Nick Jones, Penn State provost and executive vice president.
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