Penn Nursing

11/10/2025

For 75 years, Penn Nursing has been shaped by visionary leaders, and few have made an impact as enduring as Dr. Claire M. Fagin!

From transforming nursing education and championing faculty practice at Penn, to becoming the first woman to serve as Interim President of the University of Pennsylvania, her leadership redefined what nursing could be.

Her name on Fagin Hall is not just a tribute to her past; it’s a reminder of the future she imagined for all of us.

11/07/2025

What does it mean to say yes, even when it’s hard, uncertain, and deeply personal? In this powerful reflection, Penn Nursing student Madeline Brunson shares her journey of becoming a bone marrow donor for someone she has never met, a story of faith, persistence, and choosing compassion again and again.

From a simple cheek swab in high school to an operating room table and 1.1 liters of bone marrow. This is what it looks like to quite literally give of yourself for another.

Read her story. Be inspired. And maybe, consider joining the registry too.
https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/news/3301-a-helping-hand-or-bone-

11/06/2025

Homecoming Weekend Starts Tomorrow! 🎉

Join Penn Nursing on November 7 at Fagin Hall from 4–6 PM EST as we commemorate 75 years as an independent School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania — building on 140 years of nursing excellence at Penn.

Reconnect with classmates, faculty, and friends, and be part of this incredible milestone in our School’s history. From inspiring speakers to community gatherings, there’s something for everyone.

Register now to join the celebration!

https://www.nursing.upenn.edu

11/06/2025

🩺 Community Care in Action! 💙

We had an incredible day at the Free Flu Clinic, bringing essential preventive care directly to the community. Thanks to the dedicated volunteer nurses from , the Penn Nursing Office of School & Community Engagement, and the Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program, dozens of community members received free flu vaccines and vital health information.

This is what partnership looks like—meeting people where they are, reducing barriers to care, and promoting health equity one interaction at a time.

Thank you to ACANA for welcoming us and to every volunteer who showed up with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to community well-being. 💛🌍

11/04/2025

Jane Muir, PhD, MSHP, RN, FNP-BC, whose groundbreaking work is transforming the fast-paced world of emergency care, is featured in this week's Penn Nursing: Nurse-Led. Evidence-Driven. Future Focused. video series.

Emergency departments never stop. The pace is relentless, the stakes are high, and the pressure on nurses is immense.

Dr. Muir’s research explores how we can better support nurses—through innovations like mindfulness programs, virtual reality break rooms, and data-driven staffing models. Her goal is to ensure that nurses are supported and patients receive the best care possible.

Watch the full video to learn how Penn Nursing researchers like Dr. Muir are advancing practical solutions that improve the work environment for nurses and the care experience for patients. https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/science-videos/

11/04/2025

Join us this Saturday for Penn Nursing’s annual networking event at QuakerFest during Homecoming Weekend! 🎉

Penn Nursing students and alumni — don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow students and alumni from various fields to discuss job experiences, life after graduation, and more.

📍 Where: College Green – look for the reserved Penn Nursing tables
📅 When: This Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🔗 Register:

Join us for our Annual Networking Event for Penn Nursing students and alumni at QuakerFest during Homecoming Weekend. Register Now *Regis...

11/04/2025

We are proud to announce that Penn Nursing PhD student, Miller Celestin, MSN, RN, CEN, a Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) fellow, and a Presidential PhD Fellow, has been selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar. This program connects changemakers across the country—from diverse professions and backgrounds—to learn from and work with one another in creating more just and thriving communities.

11/03/2025

As we lead up to Veterans Day, we are honored to spotlight members of the Penn Nursing community who have served in the military, sharing what Veterans Day means to them.

Today, we continue with Hyo In "Annie" Shim, a senior in the Traditional BSN at Penn Nursing. She served as a Sergeant (E-5) in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic (68W).

"Veterans Day reminds me that service does not end when you take off the uniform; it evolves. As a combat medic in the U.S. Army, I learned that being a healthcare provider means showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments. That commitment has followed me to Penn Nursing, where I continue to serve veterans through community health work and advocacy. Veterans Day is a time to honor those who served before me, stand alongside those who serve now, and celebrate the veteran community I am proud to belong to, one built on courage, compassion, and shared purpose."

Join us in person on Thursday, November 13, for Penn Nursing's Veterans Day Celebration as we honor those who have served our country. Register: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/calendar/event/from-the-frontlines-to-the-bedside

10/31/2025

Attention Nursing Students!

Career Services is hosting our annual Nursing Career Day in Fagin Hall on November 19th — and student registration is now open!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with top employers and explore your next career opportunity.

Register on Handshake: https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/login

10/30/2025

As we continue celebrating Penn Nursing’s 75th Anniversary, we honor Leonard A. Lauder’s transformative $125 million gift—the largest ever to an American nursing school.

His incredible generosity made the tuition-free Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program possible, empowering nurse practitioners to deliver care where it’s needed most.

How has a nurse practitioner made an impact in your community?
Share your story or tag a nurse who inspires you.

10/30/2025

Don’t Miss Penn Nursing Homecoming happening next weekend!

Join the School of Nursing as we celebrate 75 years as an independent School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, building on a remarkable 140-year legacy of nursing education at Penn.

Reconnect with classmates, faculty, and friends, and be part of this special milestone in our School’s history. From inspiring speakers to community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Register today:

Join the School of Nursing for our Homecoming celebration as we commemorate 75 years as an independent School of Nursing at the University of Penns...

10/29/2025

As we lead up to Veterans Day, we are honored to spotlight members of the Penn Nursing community who have served in the military, sharing what Veterans Day means to them.

We begin with Associate Director of Admissions, Chris Jermyn, Petty Officer 2nd Class, United States Navy (2012–2018).

"Veterans Day is an opportunity for self-reflection and appreciation. It is a day to remember the friends, moments, and journey. Everyday we enjoy the comforts of our own home, we should remember that somewhere in the world a soldier, sailor, marine, or airman is standing a post, protecting us all."

Join us in person on Thursday, November 13, for Penn Nursing's Veterans Day Celebration as we honor those who have served our country. Register here: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/calendar/event/from-the-frontlines-to-the-bedside