Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Centers

The Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (CGNE) at Penn State believes every older adult deserves the highest quality of evidenced-based care and well-being that respects their individual goals and preferences. We are an interdisciplinary community of leaders and scholars with expertise in aging, geriatrics, and gerontology. Together with our renowned Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing research faculty and instructors, we are positioned to lead the next generation of nurse clinicians, educators, and scientists while enhancing the health of all people through quality care and education. CGNE accomplishes its mission through four strategic pillars:  

• Educational Excellence 

• Scientific Research 

• Translation of Best Practice 

• Service and Strategic Partnerships 

We accomplish these goals through: 

1. Distance learning technologies 

2. Innovative nursing research 

3. Formal programs of study (Ph.D., D.N.P., M.S., M.S.N., and Post-M.S.N.) 

4. Informal learning forums. (journal clubs, seminars, CE programs) 

5. Interdisciplinary education 

6. Community partnerships 

To learn more about the CGNE, visit: http://www.nursing.psu.edu/cgne/. 

The Program for Person-Centered Living Systems of Care is an academic initiative within the CGNE at Penn State that seeks to: develop an interprofessional theory and model for the new field of person-centered living systems of care; conduct research on topics related to person-centered care (PCC); infuse PCC health care service delivery across the spectrum of services (acute to post-acute to Community-based).

The goals are to:

1. 1. Develop a new integrative model of person-centered living systems of care

   2. Develop infrastructure and methodologies for conducting PCC researc

   3. Conduct applied research on PCC topics

   4.  Apply best practices to innovative health delivery systems

   5. Inform curriculum to educate an interprofessional workforce of future and current care providers

   6. Influence policy around the delivery of health care services in rural-urban, acute, post-acute, and community-based care settings

To learn more about the program, visit:  https://www.nursing.psu.edu/cgne/program-for-person-centered-living-systems-of-care/ 

The Center for Nursing Research (CNR) provides support in developing and conducting externally funded research projects including but not limited to funding sources, proposal preparation, and managing research awards. 

Nursing Ph.D. students are key constituents of the CNR. Students are encouraged to seek support in their research endeavors from the CNR. The CNR provides support in developing and conducting externally funded research projects including but not limited to funding sources, proposal preparation, and managing research awards, particularly National Research Service Awards (NRSAs). 

Please contact Jenifer Hoffman (qzh2@psu.edu or 814-865-9337), CNR Director, for further information. 

SEMINARS

Attendance at seminars and workshops offered through the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing provides relevant information for graduate nursing students and valuable networking contacts with professional colleagues. In collaboration with the Penn State Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing facilitates a seminar at University Park and at Hershey Medical Center, other campuses, or Zoom, as requested. Seminars are archived for later viewing. Announcements for seminars are advertised throughout the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and emailed to you through the student listserv.

MOCK REVIEWS

Graduate students are invited to attend CNR Mock Review sessions. During these sessions, grant proposals are reviewed by senior faculty and consultants prior to submission to a funding agency. This review is critical for a stronger proposal and welcomed by the preparer of the grant.

Announcements for CNR events are posted by the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and emailed to you through the student listserv.

CONFERENCES

The CNR provides supplemental support for registration costs as well as poster and presentation preparation for graduate students attending conferences. A Student Research Travel Request should be completed (including mentor approval and submitted to the Center for Nursing Research at least thirty (30 days before the travel date. Students, whose travel is sponsored by the Center for Nursing Research, are required to submit a one page Student Conference Summary and a picture of their presentation/poster before requesting travel reimbursement. The report should reflect on what you learned at the conference, talk about your presentation, your impressions, etc.

Age-Friendly Care, PA is a collaboration between the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Primary Health Network. We're coming together to improve the care of older adults in rural Pennsylvania. The purpose for the program is to improve the health of older adults in rural medically underserved areas of PA by:

1. Enhancing the gerontological training of rural primary care healthcare professionals (HCPs), students (medical and nursing), families, caregivers, and patients.

2. Increasing knowledge, expertise and practice skills in implementing and promoting the 4 essential elements of an Age-Friendly Health System (the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation [mind], and mobility), and the core competencies for caring for persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.agefriendlycare.psu.edu/age-friendly-care-pa

Age-Friendly Care, PA is a collaboration between the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Primary Health Network. We're coming together to improve the care of older adults in rural Pennsylvania. The purpose for the program is to improve the health of older adults in rural medically underserved areas of PA by:

1. Enhancing the gerontological training of rural primary care healthcare professionals (HCPs), students (medical and nursing), families, caregivers, and patients.

2. Increasing knowledge, expertise and practice skills in implementing and promoting the 4 essential elements of an Age-Friendly Health System (the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation [mind], and mobility), and the core competencies for caring for persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.agefriendlycare.psu.edu/age-friendly-care-pa

Beginning in 2017, SAFE-T System has partnered with hospitals to ensure high quality care for survivors of sexual assault. SAFE-T System has successfully partnered with six unique health systems in Pennsylvania. SAFE-T System provides expert SANE consultation, training, and quality assurance through telehealth technology, ensuring that partnered hospitals can provide exceptional care for survivors of sexual assault or abuse. 

SAFE-T System uses telehealth technology to remotely connect partner hospitals with expert nurses to assist during sexual assault examinations. Through our nurse-designed telehealth technology, our remote expert can see the live exam in progress to ensure best practices, proper evidence collection and a safe, supportive environment for the patient.

About the Program: https://safe-tsystem.com/about-us/

Meet the Team: https://safe-tsystem.com/about-us/team/

How SAFE-T Systems works:  https://safe-tsystem.com/how-we-work/ 

Who they serve: https://safe-tsystem.com/who-we-serve/