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School of Nursing
Dual degree nursing student takes on PennCASE summer internship
Dual degree nursing student takes on PennCASE summer internship
William Xi’s eight-week CASE Summer Internship with Penn Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania Health System involves data management, artificial intelligence, and social media engagement.
Avoidable deaths during COVID-19 associated with chronic hospital nurse understaffing
Avoidable deaths during COVID-19 associated with chronic hospital nurse understaffing
A new first-of-its-kind study from Penn Nursing shows that individuals with COVID-19 were more likely to die in hospitals that were chronically understaffed before the pandemic.
Replacing registered nurses in high stakes hospital care is dangerous to patients
Replacing registered nurses in high stakes hospital care is dangerous to patients
A new Penn Nursing study shows that substituting registered nurses with lower-wage staff in hospital care is linked with more deaths, readmissions, longer hospital stays, poorer patient satisfaction, and higher costs of care.
Who, What, Why: Nursing student and Peace Corps alum Eva Farrell
Who, What, Why: Nursing student and Peace Corps alum Eva Farrell
Serving in the Peace Corps as a math and science teacher in Kenya from 2012 to 2014 inspired MSN student Eva Farrell to go into nursing.
Leading on health equity through innovative design
Leading on health equity through innovative design
Penn Nursing held its second Summer Innovation Institute, with a focus on collaborative design and co-creation for health equity.
Understanding inequities in nurses’ moral distress during COVID-19
Understanding inequities in nurses’ moral distress during COVID-19
New research from Penn Nursing shows how poorer resources and communication in hospitals where Black patients predominantly access care impacts feelings of moral distress among nurses.
Who, What, Why: Oulaya Louaddi on building community for nursing students
Who, What, Why: Oulaya Louaddi on building community for nursing students
The fourth-year nursing student, who is about to graduate and start work in a cardiac intensive care unit, has been heavily involved in the Minorities in Nursing Organization all four years at Penn.
Small patients, big discoveries
Small patients, big discoveries
Penn Nursing faculty and researchers are revolutionizing pediatric care to keep pace with technology, advances in treatment, and current events.
New grant supports ongoing partnership between Penn Nursing and city of Philadelphia
New grant supports ongoing partnership between Penn Nursing and city of Philadelphia
The multiyear, multimillion dollar grant to The Philadelphia Community Engagement Alliance will focus on chronic disease self-management among Philadelphia residents.
Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2024
Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2024
Dolores Albarracín, Charles L. Kane, Edward D. Mansfield, Virgil Percec, and Deborah A. Thomas are recognized for their contributions to mathematical and physical sciences and social and behavioral sciences.
In the News
San Diego Union Tribune
When 3 years of training came down to 2 minutes of running, Nia Akins was ready. Now the Rancho Bernardo High graduate is headed to the Olympics
School of Nursing graduate Nia Akins has become America’s top hope for an Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter run.
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HealthDay
Hospital nursing resources tied to COVID-19 survival
According to a study by Karen Lasaster of the School of Nursing, older patients with COVID-19 are more likely to survive hospitalization in facilities with adequate nursing resources.
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KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia)
Medical Report: Importance of nursing in hospital patient care
A study from the School of Nursing found that hospitals that staffed nursing in critical units at one nurse per four patients performed better than hospitals at an increased patient ratio.
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The Washington Post
Study: Subbing lower-paid staff for RNs could cause patient deaths
A study led by Karen Lasater of the School of Nursing suggests that patients may suffer if hospitals substitute lower-wage staff for registered nurses.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
RFK Jr.’s vaccine misinformation campaign started after he ignored a Philly doctor
Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine and Melanie Kornides of the School of Nursing comment on Robert F. Kennedy’s misinformation campaign against vaccines.
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