Penn Nursing

11/02/2026

Penn Nursing celebrates the strength, leadership, and enduring contributions of Native American and Alaska Native students, nurses, educators, and communities. Their perspectives enrich nursing, strengthen education, and help shape a healthier future for generations to come.

11/01/2026

“Every nurse is a leader. They’re a leader at the bedside. They’re a leader in the community. They’re a leader in policy. They’re a leader in research.”

At Penn Nursing, leadership isn’t defined by a title; it’s embedded in how nurses practice, advocate, innovate, and improve health. In the sixth installment of our Practice in Action video series, Jeanette Kates, PhD, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FPCN, shares a powerful perspective on the many ways nurses lead and the impact of putting nursing expertise into action.

▶️ Watch Jeanette’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuncYuet54g&t=2s

Jeanette Kates, PhD, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FPCN, is an assistant...

10/30/2026

Landmark Publication & Virtual Launch Event!

We’re proud to share that Derek M. Griffith, PhD, Professor in Penn Nursing and Penn Medicine, has co-authored The Lancet’s first-ever Series dedicated exclusively to men’s health! 🌍

This groundbreaking three-paper Series addresses a critical public health paradox: despite societal advantages, men worldwide continue to experience poor health and premature death due to adverse social and environmental conditions. Using an intersectional lens, the authors show that men are not a homogenous group, and those with the worst health outcomes are being left behind.

Advancing men’s health alongside women’s health is vital to building stronger families, economic security, and thriving communities.

📅 Join the Virtual Launch Event
Connect with global leaders as they outline a path forward for men's health equity.

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM EST (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM GMT)

📍 Format: Virtual & In-Person (Liverpool, UK)

🔗 Register now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1/2484440

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we're highlighting the importance of looking beyond treatment to better understand and support the everyday challenges faced by patients and survivors.

We spoke with Penn Nursing PhD student Jessica Abene, BSN, RN, about her research exploring nutrition during chemotherapy and the gaps in nutritional guidance and support available to breast cancer patients. Her work emphasizes the importance of listening to survivors and developing care that considers their lives beyond their diagnosis.

A special thank you to Jessica for sharing her insights and reminding us why continued research, awareness, and patient-centered care matter.

10/27/2026

Oral health is an essential part of whole-person health—and collaboration across disciplines is key to better care.

Our colleagues at Penn Dental Medicine are hosting “One Team: The Future of Medical Dental Integration,” a continuing education presentation exploring how medical, dental, and other health professionals can work together to improve access, care coordination, and patient outcomes.

📅 5:30–7:30 p.m. ET
📍 Penn Dental Medicine, 240 S. 40th Street
🎓 1.0 CE credit
🎟️ Free; registration required

The program will feature Elizabeth Powell, DDS, MPH, Assistant Professor of Community Oral Health and Pediatric Medicine and Assistant Director of Community Oral Health.

For nurses and other health professionals, the conversation is an important one: breaking down traditional silos and strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships can help create more seamless, effective care for patients and communities.

Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=puAo_3qJ50inYb3p_Ch355w6-Ozcl3VGhUarz6CngoFUOUpVS1VXMlBXMTVVM0tNSDBUN1Q4V004US4u&route=shorturl

10/26/2026

Ready to explore what’s possible in clinical aesthetics? Join a virtual information session to learn more about Clinical Aesthetic Injectables Training and how this specialized training can help clinicians develop skills and confidence in aesthetic practice.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual Info Session

Hear more about the training experience, get your questions answered, and discover whether the program aligns with your professional goals.

➡️ Register for the info session:
https://bit.ly/4hSFYEr

10/25/2026

What does nursing education look like when it reflects the way health care actually works?

“We teach our students to work across disciplines, just like the nurses will experience.”

In this Practice in Action video, Penn Nursing’s Sharon Y. Irving and Tanja V.E. Kral share how interdisciplinary learning prepares students to collaborate, think broadly, and bring nursing expertise to the complex challenges they’ll encounter in practice.

At Penn Nursing, learning extends beyond the classroom—connecting disciplines, translating knowledge into action, and preparing nurses to make an impact wherever their careers take them.

▶️ Watch the latest Practice in Action video:https://bit.ly/3VrQbAu
Ready to put your own nursing knowledge into action? Start your Penn Nursing application:
https://bit.ly/3UcKlCF

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10/24/2026

Penn Nursing alumni, we want to hear from you! 💙❤️

Across the country and around the world, Penn Nursing alumni are advancing health care, leading change, contributing to their communities—and celebrating milestones big and small.

Now it’s your turn to share what’s new with you.
Have you recently:
🎓 Taken the next step in your career?
🏆 Received an award or recognition?
📚 Published research or other work?
💡 Made an impact in your organization or community?
🎉 Celebrated a professional or personal milestone?

Share your news with us for consideration in the Spring 2027 issue of Penn Nursing Magazine's Alumni Notes section.

📩 Send your Alumni Note to [email protected].
We can’t wait to celebrate what our Penn Nursing alumni are doing next!