Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
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Janet A Deatrick, PhD, RN, FAANProfessor of Nursing
Sarah Hope Kagan, PhD, RN, FAANLucy Walker Honorary Term Professor of Gerontological Nursing
Joseph R Libonati, PhD, FAHAAssociate Professor of Nursing
Terri H Lipman, PhD, CRNP, FAANMiriam Stirl Endowed Term Professor of Nutrition, Professor of Nursing of Children
Faculty Panel
A roadmap for promoting the health of children with endocrine disorders
Terri Lipman, PhD, CRNP, FAANProfessor of Nursing of Children
Program of Research
Epidemiology of diabetes in children Pediatric Growth Assessment Racial Disparities in Children with
Endocrine Disorders Community Based Participatory
Research- Dance for Health
Dr. Kagan's program of clinical research is centered on human experience and illness, with a focus on symptom
experience for older adults particularly those who have cancer.
Examines the experience of cancer for older adults through naturalistic, interactionist inquiry using head and neck cancer
as a model to understand cancer experience in older adults.
Source: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/faculty/profile.asp
Sarah Hope Kagan, PhD, RN, FAANLucy Walker Honorary Term Professor of
Gerontological Nursing
Program Begins June 17, 2013
Summer 2013: • Introduction to Nursing courses• Physical Assessment• Clinical – Women and Infant Care
Accelerated BSN Plan of Study
Junior Year – Fall/ Spring• Research Methods, Pathophysiology and
Pharmacology, Ethics, Health and Social Policy• Clinicals: Pediatrics, Mental Health,
Medical/Surgical, and Gerontology
Senior Year – Summer/Fall• Case Study, Nursing Elective, Research/Service
Residency• Clinicals –Community Nursing and Advanced
Leadership
Plan of Study
• The Hospital of the University of PA (HUP)• Pennsylvania Hospital• Presbyterian Medical Center• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)• Lankenau Hospital• Delaware County Hospital• Paoli Hospital• Philadelphia VA Medical Center• Fairmount Medical Center• Belmont Hospital• Community locations, such as nursing homes,
schools, clinics, behavioral health centers, etc.
Clinical Sites
• Eligible for all minors at the MSN level (e.g. Palliative Care, Global Health, Adult Oncology, Forensic Science)
• May complete ½ of the MSN minor classes during BSN studies.
Minors
Study Abroad
Semester Programs (delays BSN to May graduation)
• Australia• Israel
Short term Programs• Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong • Thailand: Mahidol University• Latin America: Guatemala/Honduras• India: Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu
Summer Clinical• Botswana: Community Clinical
• BSN 2nd degree students are eligible to apply to any of the 17 MSN programs during their BSN studies.
• Submatriculation allows students to take up to 3 MSN courses while completing BSN.
• Application: • Eligible after Summer 2013• Essay and one additional recommendation• With 3.2 GPA, eligible for GRE waiver.
Submatriculation to MSN
• 17 MSN programs, 15 can be completed part-time.• CRNA and Nurse Midwifery are full-time only
programs.• Nurse Anesthesia, Adult/Gero Acute Care and
Specialty Pediatric programs require work experience prior to MSN.
• Student have 5 years to complete the MSN from the date of the BSN completion.
• Student may request to change MSN specialty.• Fast-Track option for FNP and PNP Programs
MSN Options
Masters in Public Health (MPH)/MSN• Plan of study developed after admission to the MPH. • MPH completion typically 12-16 months post-MSN.
Masters in Bioethics (MBE)/MSN• Plan of study developed after admission to the MBE.• MBE completion approximately 12 months.
Dual Degrees
Advising
• Professional Advisors• Office of Student Services• Walk-in or by appointment
• Faculty Advisor• Assigned before Fall 2013
• Peer Advisor
Academic and Professional Resources
• Career Services• Weingarten Learning Resources Center
– Office of Student Disabilities Services– Office of Learning Resources
• The Tutoring Center• The Writing Center/Kelly Writer’s House• The Center for Undergraduate Research and
Fellowships (CURF)
Health and Fitness• Counseling and Psychological Services• Student Health Services • Department of Recreation and
Intercollegiate Athletics• Pottruck Health & Fitness Center• Penn Park
Cultural and Resource Centers• Greenfield Intercultural Center• Makuu: Black Cultural Center• African-American Resource Center• La Casa Latina• Pan-Asian American Community House• Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center• Chaplain’s Office and Religious Centers• Penn Women’s Center• Civic House
Student Life• Graduate Student Center (Free Coffee, Events, Networking)• GAPSA – Graduate And Professional Student Association• Office of Student Life – access to all student groups,
performing arts groups, etc.• School of Nursing Student Organizations
• SNAP, MNO, PUSH, MANUP, SGH, APANSA, GSO, UCC, OSNR, SHAPE, NSFC
Student Employment Resources• Research Opportunities at Penn Nursing
http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/research/Documents/ResearchOppsStudents.pdf
• Student Employment Office
http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/seo/
• Weekly e-newsletter sent containing babysitting, research, and other job opportunities
Transportation & Public Safety• Penn Shuttle/Penn Bus• 898-RIDE and 898-WALK• LUCY (Loop through University City)• Philly Car Share• PennPass• Penn Police Department
– Largest private police department in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the fourth largest in the nation
– All Penn Police are full-time sworn municipal police officers certified through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Training and Education Commission
Registration & Compliance Timeline• Mid-April
• PennKey: Setup code sent by email/mail (Be sure to inform us of ANY address changes!)
• Instructions Sent to establish Penn Nursing email• Clinical Compliance Process Begins
(Background checks and drug screening)
• Mid-May – Early June: • Active in the Registration System• Registration Email sent – Registration Opens
• Classes start 6/17/2013• Final Immunizations Offered (PPD) – Compliance Due
Contact UsPenn Nursing Office of Student Services
• Fagin Hall, Suite M-18, • 215-898-6687• advisor@nursing.upenn.edu• http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/students
Contact Us
Penn Nursing Office of Student Information(Student records, registration, compliance and information)
• Fagin Hall, Suite M-24 • 215-898-4544 • osi@nursing.upenn.edu• http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/students/OS
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Types of Aid• Penn Nursing Grant – Based on Financial Need
• Federal Loans – Perkins - Currently forgivable over 5 years
– Nursing Student Loan - Maximum interest rate of 5%
– Direct Loan - fixed interest rate, may be deferred
– Direct Parent Plus (for Dependents under 24)
• Federal Work Study • Alternative Loans
Alternative Loans
Some important things to look for when researching Alternative/Private Loan Lenders:
• What are their current interest rates? • Are they fixed or variable? • What are the terms and how do the rates vary? • Are lower rates offered with a co-signer? • Is there any penalty for early repayment?• Are there aggregate loan limits?
Please visit the SFS Alternative Loan website: http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/loans/alternative- ndersundergraduate.htm
Disclaimer: The University does not require use of the listed vendors; these are simply vendor options. Feel free to take advantage of any lending source available to you.
Accelerated Nursing Scholarship
Over $250,000 available for the 2013cohort
Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship
2013 – 2014 – (8) $10,000 Scholarships
Extermal Resources: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/admissions/financial_aid/Pages/External-Resources.aspx
Scholarships and Resources
Educational Expenses 2013-2014 Tuition & Fees:
Summer Tuition and Fees $ 18,428
Health Insurance (estimate) $ 482
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Full Time Tuition (Fall & Spring) $40,612
General Fee $ 3,788
Technology Fee $ 717
Rec Fee $ 327
Total Fall and Spring Tuition & Fees $45,444
Living Expense BudgetLiving Expense Budget
Academic Year 2013-2014:
Room $ 8,197
Board $ 4,548
Books $ 1,246
Personal (includes Clinical Fee) $ 2347
TOTAL $16,338
Health Insurance* (estimate) $ 3,400*not part of student budget, can request budget increase to cover costs
Payment Options
• Penn Monthly Budget Plan– Available for academic year only– http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/budget-plan/index.htm– Enroll begins in March
• Penn Pay– http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/pennpay/how-to-use.htm– Link through the Penn Portal or Penn InTouch
Repayment Programs•Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
• Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/
• Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=373
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (MIDW & FNP)
http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
Student PanelNatasha Hoyte
Brian Lin
Laura Mazurkewicz
Kaitlyn Rafferty
Crystal Saucedo
Michael Stawnychy
Darcy Ward
Housing Options
Off-Campus Housing– Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Rents in Philadelphia– Resources
On-Campus Housing– Graduate Housing– On-Campus for Summer only– Resident Advisor or Graduate Associate
Philadelphia
• Center City Philadelphia• West Philadelphia• Art Museum• Bella Vista/ Queen Village
(South Philadelphia)
• Northern Liberties
Resources• Office for Off-Campus Services
– Rental Listings– Tips on signing a lease– Average rents – Landlord Surveys
• Craig’s List – Rental Listing
• The Philadelphia Weekly – Rental Listing– Realtor Listings
The following link lists all the Philadelphia neighborhoods: http://elaine.membrane.com/philanet/mccann/neighbor.html
Sample Philadelphia Rents
Center City East of Schuylkill to Delaware and Art Museum Area Studio $686 - $1676 Avg. $850-$1100
One Bedroom $928 - $3300 Avg. $1000-$1500
Two Bedroom $1322- $3,208 Avg. $1850-$2200
University City / West Philadelphia 38th to 50th Streets
Studio $595- $1300 Avg. $650-$850
One Bedroom $645- $2600 Avg. $750-$950
Two Bedroom $1014- $3300 Avg. $1400-$2000
Shares*(House) $1995 - $4098 Avg. $2100-$3000
(Found on the off-campus website, 2012 prices)
On-Campus Housing• Graduate Housing
– Sansom Place East – Sansom Place West
• Summer Only Housing– Can request to live on campus for
summer session only.– 215-898-9319
• Resident Advisor/ Graduate Associate
http://www.collegehouses.upenn.edu/raga/ga/ga-faq.asp
Sansom Place East
Philadelphia
• America’s first capitol• Famous eats: Philly
Cheese Steaks, Soft Pretzels and Water Ice.
• Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, and the Flyers.
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