Penn Nursing

06/05/2026

What does it take to turn a vision for patient care into an independent practice?

Join Penn Nursing Alumni on Tuesday, June 23 for Innovating Care: Penn Nursing Alumni on Starting Independent Practices, a virtual conversation featuring alumni who have built their own healthcare ventures and are redefining care delivery in their communities.

Hear firsthand about the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned in launching an independent practice—from navigating regulations and business planning to creating innovative models of care that meet patients where they are.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, advanced practice nurse, or simply curious about new pathways in healthcare leadership, this webinar will offer valuable insights and inspiration.

📅 June 23
💻 Virtual Webinar
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/439ddfV

Discover how Penn Nursing alumni are transforming ideas into impact—and shaping the future of healthcare, one practice at a time.

06/04/2026

New research highlighted by U.S. News & World Report is challenging assumptions about how quickly patients with sleep apnea adapt to CPAP therapy.

The study, presented at the American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting, found that many patients who did not initially meet Medicare’s 90-day adherence requirements continued using their CPAP devices long term and experienced meaningful benefits. The findings raise important questions about whether current coverage policies may prematurely limit access to a treatment that can significantly improve health and quality of life.

The research reflects a growing focus on patient-centered approaches to sleep health, an area in which Penn Nursing faculty, including sleep scientist and Professor Amy M. Sawyer, PhD, RN, FAAN, chair of the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, have long contributed important scholarship and leadership.

As healthcare systems seek to improve outcomes while reducing barriers to care, studies like this underscore the importance of aligning policy with how patients actually experience and adapt to treatment.

06/04/2026

How can improving men's health help improve health for everyone?

Penn Nursing's Derek M. Griffith, PhD, P*K Professor and a leading scholar in men's health equity, recently co-convened the Men's Health and Health for All Track at the MenCare Global Changemaker Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with colleagues from Equimundo and Global Action on Men's Health.

Bringing together policymakers, business and organizational leaders, advocates, researchers, and individuals with diverse lived experiences, the group developed a roadmap to better integrate men's health into broader population health strategies.

Over the next 15 months, participants will work to:
✔️ Demonstrate that men's health and the health of women and girls are interconnected—not competing priorities
✔️ Provide policymakers with practical tools to advance men's health initiatives
✔️ Equip healthcare professionals to better identify and address men's health needs
✔️ Develop a public-facing campaign that reminds every man: You are seen. You matter. Your health matters.

This work reflects a longstanding commitment of Dr. Griffith (pictured second from right) to advancing health equity and creating solutions that improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities around the world.

06/03/2026

Penn Nursing leaders and LDI Senior Fellows George Demiris, PhD, Dean Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Connie Ulrich, PhD, RN, are helping shape the national conversation around artificial intelligence and the future of patient care.

In a new Q&A published by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, the Penn Nursing faculty discuss the opportunities and risks of integrating AI into nursing practice — from improving clinical workflows and patient monitoring to addressing concerns around bias, patient trust, workforce pressures, ethics, and accountability.

The discussion builds on Penn Nursing’s recent *Nursing Outlook* paper examining how AI can support healthcare without compromising the human-centered foundations of nursing care. Together, the faculty emphasize that nurses must play a central role in designing, evaluating, and guiding AI systems in healthcare.

Read the Q&A: https://bit.ly/4nWPk4Q

Q&A explores the potential promise and pitfalls of integrating artificial intelligence deeper into hospital nursing environments

06/02/2026

In 2006, the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing received the papers of Mary Starke Harper—a pioneering geriatric mental health nurse and national leader. Her collection preserves the legacy of a trailblazer who helped transform care for older adults. She is pictured below with President Bill Clinton.

Through archives, exhibitions, fellowships, and scholarships, the Bates Center continues to preserve nursing history and share its impact with new generations. As part of Bates at 40: Milestones in Nursing History, we’re celebrating the moments that have shaped the Center’s legacy over four decades.

06/02/2026

What does workplace belonging look like, and how can organizations create cultures where LGBTQ+ employees can thrive?

In recognition of Pride Month, the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative invites you to join “Bridges to Belonging: The Future of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces” on June 17 from 3–4 p.m. ET for a virtual panel discussion exploring the future of workplace inclusion.

Hear from:
🔹 Kerry Evers, Co-President & CEO, ProChange Behavior Solutions
🔹 Emily Gallo, Senior Vice President & General Manager, OptiFreight Logistics® at Cardinal Health and Eidos Advisory Board Member
🔹 James Wolfe, Director, Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative

Panelists will share exclusive findings from a recent study examining the impact of a new digital program designed to strengthen workplace belonging among LGBTQ+ employees. The discussion will highlight measurable outcomes, key insights, and practical strategies for leaders, HR professionals, and inclusion advocates.

Join us for an important conversation about building workplaces where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

📅 June 17, 2026
⏰ 3–4 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual Event
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridges-to-belonging-the-future-of-lgbtq-inclusive-workplaces-tickets-1989240300287?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a talk about the future of LGBTQ+ workplace belonging, featuring research insights and real world perspectives and strategies.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Heather Greysen, PhD, MSN, CRNP, on receiving the Kathy N. Shaw Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Perelman School of Medicine’s Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety (CHIPS) program!

This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Greysen’s outstanding dedication as an educator and mentor, as well as her commitment to advancing quality improvement and patient safety through teaching. Her passion for developing the next generation of healthcare leaders has made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the broader healthcare community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the expertise, mentorship, and leadership Dr. Greysen brings to Penn Nursing every day.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Greysen on this remarkable achievement! 🎉

06/01/2026

Heading to Orlando for the 2026 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Annual Convention?

Join Penn Nursing Alumni on Monday, June 8 for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet new colleagues, and celebrate the impact Penn Nursing graduates are making across women’s health, obstetric, and neonatal care.

We look forward to gathering with friends old and new during one of nursing’s premier professional conferences.

📍 Penn Nursing Alumni – AWHONN Happy Hour
📅 June 8
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3RW24g2

We'd love for you to join Penn Nursing Alumni for an opportunity to mingle with fellow alumni and connect with friends old and new on Monday, Jun...

06/01/2026

Pride Month – begins today, June 1
Penn Nursing stands with our LGBTQ+ students, nurses, faculty, & staff who show up with courage, compassion, & urgency every day, as we expand care for all people without compromise. 🏳️‍🌈

05/29/2026

Please join us in celebrating Kathryn H. Bowles, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, Professor of Nursing and van Ameringen Chair in Nursing Excellence, as she transitions from her faculty role at Penn Nursing on August 31, 2026.

An internationally recognized researcher, innovator, educator, and mentor, Dr. Bowles has transformed care for older adults through groundbreaking work in nursing informatics, transitional care, and evidence-based decision support. Her research and entrepreneurial leadership helped shape national conversations around hospital readmissions and post-acute care planning, while advancing Penn Nursing’s leadership in innovation and health systems research.

We are deeply grateful for Dr. Bowles’s extraordinary impact on Penn Nursing, nursing science, and the future of patient-centered care.