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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.

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a call to action for all of us at Penn Nursing. Nurses and health professionals have a responsibility not only to care for individuals, but also to help create systems, strengthen policy, and ensure better futures for the communities we serve with unwavering resolve.

Heading to Las Vegas for the 2026 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference?

Join Penn Nursing Alumni on Wednesday, June 24 for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Reconnect with fellow alumni, expand your professional network, and celebrate the impact Penn Nursing nurse practitioners are making across healthcare.

Whether you're attending the conference or based in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to gather with fellow Penn Nursing graduates for a memorable evening of networking and camaraderie.

📍 Penn Nursing Alumni – AANP Conference Gathering (Las Vegas)
📅 June 24
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4uPvLOG

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

As part of Bates at 40: Milestones in Nursing History, we’re celebrating the milestones that have shaped the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing over four decades.

In 2012, the Center launched its Philadelphia General Hospital photo site, making more nursing and hospital history accessible online. The project opened new ways for the public and researchers to engage with visual archives.

Through archives, exhibitions, fellowships, and scholarship, the Bates Center continues to preserve nursing history and share its impact with new generations.

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

Bridges to Belonging: The Future of LGBTQ-inclusive Workplaces Join us for a talk about the future of LGBTQ+ workplace belonging, featuring research insights and real world perspectives and strategies.

As we celebrate the inaugural Nurse Scientist Day, we recognize the power of nursing research to transform lives, improve health outcomes, and shape the future of care.

Penn Nursing is proud to share "Nurse-led, Evidence-Driven, Future Focused," an ambitious eight-part video series showcasing the groundbreaking work, innovation, and global impact of our faculty researchers. From advancing health policy and improving patient outcomes to addressing some of society’s most pressing health challenges, these stories demonstrate how nurse scientists are generating new knowledge and driving meaningful change.

Explore the series here: https://bit.ly/4fJq9kh and see how Penn Nursing researchers are leading today and defining tomorrow.

The success of Penn Nursing is powered not only by our No. 1 ranking, global research, and educational programs, but also our team.

We annually celebrate staff members whose leadership, service, collaboration, and dedication have made a lasting impact across our School. Their work supports every aspect of the Penn Nursing experience, from student success and faculty achievement to research excellence and community engagement.

We are grateful for the talent, energy, and commitment our staff brings to Penn Nursing each day. Their contributions help make our School stronger, more connected, and better positioned to serve the future of health care.

Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. It is built every day by dedicated people who care deeply about their work and their community.

At Penn Nursing, we were proud to recognize our Staff Service and Excellence Award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the School. Whether supporting students, advancing research, managing operations, fostering partnerships, or creating exceptional experiences for our community, these colleagues help make Penn Nursing a place where innovation and excellence thrive.

Their commitment, professionalism, and teamwork strengthen our School and help advance our mission every day. (Second of three.)

Behind every successful academic year is a remarkable team of professionals who make excellence possible.

This year, Penn Nursing celebrated our Staff Service and Excellence Award recipients, recognizing team members whose dedication, collaboration, leadership, and commitment strengthen our community every day. From supporting students and faculty to advancing research, operations, communications, and engagement, these colleagues help power Penn Nursing’s mission and contribute to our continued success as the #1 nursing school in the world.

We are grateful to all of our staff members whose work often happens behind the scenes but whose impact is felt across every corner of our School. (Stay tuned for more to come!)

At the start of summer, Penn Nursing hosted the NIH-funded R25 Short Course for Injury Prevention: Firearm Injury Research, bringing together emerging and established researchers committed to advancing evidence-based solutions to one of the nation's most pressing public health challenges.

As one of only three institutions nationwide to receive this funding, Penn Nursing is leading the way in firearm injury prevention research through an exceptional team of nurse scientists. The course was led by multiple principal investigators Sara F. Jacoby, PhD, MPH, MSN, FAAN, and Catherine C. McDonald, PhD, RN, FAAN, alongside co-investigators Katelin Hoskins, PhD, MBE, CRNP, Therese S. Richmond, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Julie A. Ward, PhD, MN, RN, PHNA-BC of Vanderbilt University.

Over the course of the program, participants engaged with leading experts, expanded their research skills, and explored innovative approaches to preventing firearm-related injury and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Thank you to our faculty, guest speakers, and scholars for making this year's program a success. Together, we are building the next generation of researchers dedicated to advancing injury prevention science and improving public health.