Nursing Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology has expanded admission criteria for the LPN to RN associate degree program. In response to the growing demand for registered nurses, the newly named RN Bridge Program will expand beyond licensed practical nurses, allowing paramedics and surgical technologists to earn an associate degree in nursing in as few as three semesters.

Students in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences participated in two interprofessional educational experiences hosted by physical therapist assistant faculty and students.

Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students and Wellness Committee members recently received first-place recognition in this year’s Donate Life Pennsylvania College Challenge. The initiative encourages students to become advocates for organ and tissue donation on campus and in their communities.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will once again host a Pre-Health Plunge Program, set for Aug. 3 through 12. The 10-day residential opportunity, funded through a gift from AllOne Charities, is designed to help prepare students, at no cost, with foundational human anatomy and physiology content, introduce them to campus support services and provide opportunities to build rapport with a cohort of peers.

Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing and health sciences students are professionally and financially benefiting from a collaboration between the college and tech-enabled services platform Noodle.

Pennsylvania College of Technology presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students to student John P. Murphy, of Williamsport.

Dottie Mathers, a retired critical care nurse and professor of nursing at Penn College for nearly 30 years, was celebrating 49 ½ years of marriage with her husband, Dan, when things took an unexpected turn at a Pittsburgh dining establishment.

Approximately 30 guests attended the annual gala of Penn College’s Student Nurses’ Association. The event featured a catered meal, raffle baskets and bingo.

Approximately 30 children attended Breakfast with Santa, a holiday benefit held in Penn’s Inn on Dec. 13. Families were invited to don their best Christmas sweaters and gather for a festive breakfast in support of a meaningful cause.

Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing instructor Gina L. Bross recently completed a doctorate in nursing from Widener University. Bross’ dissertation explored “The Effect of Constructive Criticism as Feedback on the Perceived Clinical Self-Efficacy of Baccalaureate Nursing Students.”