University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

• 418 Curie Boulevard
• Philadelphia, PA 19104

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

The University Of Pennsylvania School Of Nursing is a leader among premier educational and research institutions in nursing, with the latest scientific technologies, the most innovative educational methods, and the expertise that shapes the art and science of nursing.

• Penn Nursing is the #1 school of nursing as ranked by US News and World Report.
• Penn is the only Ivy League university with all levels of nursing education – Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate.
• Internationally renowned Penn Nursing faculty consistently receives more research funding from the National Institutes of Health than any other private nursing school.
• Penn Nursing has a unique and steadfast commitment to global health and diversity.
• Penn Nursing offers interdisciplinary opportunities in education, research, and practice, situated on one, unified campus with Penn's other 11 schools and top internationally renowned hospitals.

Student Organizations and Resourcesh2>

The University of Pennsylvania makes a number of resources available to students:

Nursing Student Organizations:

These include the Asian Pacific American Nursing Student Association, Graduate Student Organization, Doctoral Student Organization, Male Association of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, Minorities in Nursing, Nurses at Penn Understanding Sexuality in Healthcare, Nursing Students for Global Health, Organization of Student Nursing Research, Journal of Student Nursing Research, Penn Nursing/Medical Student Alliance, Students for Global Health, Student Nurses at Penn, and the United Community Clinics.

Penn Student Resources Centers:

These include Career Services, Greenfield Intercultural Center, La Casa Latina: Center for Hispanic Excellence, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Center, Makuu: Black Cultural Resource Center, Office of Health Education, Office of International Programs, Pan-Asian American Community House, Penn Transit Services, Penn Women's Center, and Religious Organizations, among others.

Accreditation

The University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Commission on Higher Education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and master’s nurse practitioner programs are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and are fully accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The Nurse Midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)..