Nursing & Health Sciences Articles

Dixon (at front) delivers insights on sensory processing. Scanlon (at computer, at right) and other members of the association’s central region listen in Penn College’s early childhood education lab. The Pennsylvania Association for Infant Mental Health’s Central Region members held a networking breakfast on Friday in Penn College's early childhood education lab.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s nursing program answers a national call to support nurses who seek academic and career growth.

Penn College’s inspiring majors made their customary splash throughout the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg (Jan. 4-11), as a rotating regiment of subject experts satisfied each day's crowds – intellectually and nutritionally – at the nation’s largest indoor agricultural expo.

Dr. Gregory R. Frailey, the medical director for Pennsylvania College of Technology’s paramedic and physician assistant programs, recently received the Robert D. Aranosian, DO, FACOEP Award for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services.

A New Year’s tradition – Pennsylvania College of Technology’s eye-opening participation in the nation’s largest indoor agricultural attraction – is about to be renewed. Knowledgeable students and employees will busily represent the college at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N.

Faculty and staff in the Penn College nursing program adopted The Cupboard for the holidays. The Cupboard is an on-campus food pantry for students, operated by Dining Services. Organized by Pamela W. Baker, assistant professor of nursing, the two-week food drive yielded 181 food items and $150 in cash. During the Fall 2019 semester, almost 90 students visited The Cupboard to obtain food.

Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing graduates again exceeded state and national pass rates on national board examinations. Penn College offers degrees for those pursuing registered nurse and practical nurse licensure eligibility.

Samantha J. Morningstar, of Lewistown, trims a study model, which is an exact replica of the athlete’s mouth. The study model is then used as a form to make the custom mouthguard. A newly vacuum-formed thermoplastic mouthguard is ready for trimming. Lacrosse team members show off their custom mouthguards.

On a team-building mission, the group moves along the historic watershed trails. Stopping amid landmarks of the past are front row (from left): Veronica J. Rayer, of Woodlyn, and Tatiana M. Hinaman, of Jersey Shore. Back row (from left): Caitlin C. Brubaker, of Ohiopyle; Madison L. Gift, of Waynesboro; Kerschner; Karen I. Palko, of Northumberland; Kierstan M. Heizman, of Lititz; Juvy A.

A member of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s nursing faculty received this year’s doctoral scholarship from the Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania. Christine B. Kavanagh, assistant professor of nursing, is pursuing a doctor of nursing practice from Robert Morris University.