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Abbygale J. Willow Named SGA’s ‘Student of the Month’

March 4, 2010 - 10:33 a.m.

Abbygale J. Willow, a nursing major from Thompsontown, is the Student Government Association's latest Student of the Month at Penn College. A full-time student on track to graduate in May from the School of Health Sciences, Willow is a nurse extern in the postoperative orthopedic/neurosurgery unit at Harrisburg Hospital. She has logged more than 200 volunteer hours there, is a campus tutor in several health-related subjects and recently assisted at a community flu-shot clinic in Hughesville. “I can honestly say Abby is a very dedicated student with a very big heart who truly makes a difference in the lives of her patients,” her faculty nominator wrote.

Nursing Faculty Member Earns Master’s Degree

Feb. 5, 2010 - 12:08 p.m.

Barbie D. Hoover, instructor of nursing programs at Penn College, recently earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Walden University. Hoover is a 1982 graduate of the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing and holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Lycoming College. She taught part time in the nursing program at Penn College for 11 years before joining the full-time faculty in January 2009. In 2001, she was presented the college’s Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award.

Nursing Program Receives Grants to Aid Student Retention

Aug. 6, 2009 - 4:41 p.m.

Penn College has received grants totaling more than $81,000 to award scholarships to students enrolled in its nursing majors. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation awarded two grants to the nursing program: a Nursing Education Grant for $72,851 and a Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students Grant for $8,547. From those funds, the program will award grants to eligible students whose other financial aid does not cover all schooling costs. This is the seventh year that the college has received the money.

College Presents Teaching Awards to Three Faculty Members

May 16, 2009 - 5:45 p.m.

Penn College honored three faculty members with Distinguished Teaching Awards at Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 16 at the Community Arts Center. The college’s highest level of recognition for a faculty member − the Veronica M. Muzic Master Teacher Award − was presented to Christine M. Kessler, assistant professor of physician assistant. Excellence in Teaching Awards were presented to Dottie M. Mathers, associate professor of medical/surgical nursing; and Frank M. Suchwala, instructor of hospitality management/culinary arts.

North Campus Holds Practical Nursing Program Graduation

Jan. 13, 2009 - 9:41 a.m.

Sixteen students in the Practical Nursing Program at Penn College's North Campus were recognized in a graduation ceremony held Dec. 19.

Student Group Earns Web Site Award From State Association

Dec. 2, 2008 - 3:22 p.m.

For the second consecutive year, Penn College’s Student Nurses’ Association earned top honors for its Web site at a state conference. The site – which earned the “Outstanding Web Site” award from the Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania – was designed and is maintained by club President Mary Jo Nonnemacher, of Bethlehem, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The University of Pennsylvania earned the runner-up spot.

Students to Assist at 2008 Free Flu-Shot Clinics in Lycoming County

Nov. 5, 2008 - 4:10 p.m.

Students enrolled in the School of Health Sciences at Penn College will partner with state and local organizations to administer free flu shots throughout Lycoming County in November. Nursing, paramedic and physician assistant students will administer free flu and pneumococcal vaccine and will distribute educational materials regarding the immunizations at the seven clinic sites.

Director of Nursing Named at Penn College

Oct. 23, 2008 - 5:09 p.m.

Sharon G. Auker has been appointed director of nursing at Penn College. Auker, an associate professor of medical/surgical nursing at the college, will assume her new duties on Jan. 12. As a full-time faculty member in Penn College’s nursing program for 12 years, Auker has taught bachelor- and associate-level nursing courses. She holds a doctorate in nursing from The Pennsylvania State University (2004), receiving highest honors.

Nursing Faculty Member Reappointed to Commission Panel

Oct. 21, 2008 - 4:00 p.m.

Jane J. Benedict, associate professor of nursing at Penn College, was recently reappointed to a second term on the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission's evaluation review panel. Benedict’s second consecutive three-year term on the evaluation review panel will begin Jan. 1. The NLNAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accrediting body for nursing-education programs – both secondary and higher-degree.

PHEF, Blue Cross Provide Grants for Nursing Students

Aug. 15, 2008 - 2:03 p.m.

Penn College's nursing program has received continued grant funding from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation and Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to help students pay for college expenses.