Penn Nursing: Science in Action

From the passionate young minds of its students to the evidence-based innovations of its faculty, Penn Nursing is changing the world in West Philadelphia, Botswana, Eastern Europe and beyond. Hear their stories of the impact of Penn Nursing.

From the passionate young minds of its students to the evidence-based innovations of its faculty, Penn Nursing is changing the world in West Philadelphia, Botswana, Eastern Europe and beyond. Hear their stories of the impact of Penn Nursing.

Reforming Health Care: In the Public Interest was a provocative discussion between professors from the University of Pennsylvania and the architect of “Prescription for Pennsylvania” held at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing on November 18, 2009. Introductions by Dean Afaf Meleis, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Reforming Health Care: Innovations and Strategies Presented by: Linda Aiken, Professor of Nursing and Sociology, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Heath Care Reform Panel Moderated by: Dave Davies, Senior Writer, Philadelphia Daily News and fill in host for NPR's Fresh Air and WHYY's Radio Times Panelists Rosemarie Greco, Pennsylvania's Governor Edward Rendell's Special Advisor on Health Care Reform Arthur Caplan, Professor of Medical Ethics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Mary Naylor, Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Richard Cooper, Professor of General Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Julie Sochalski, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Mary Ersek, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Reforming Health Care: In the Public Interest was a provocative discussion between professors from the University of Pennsylvania and the architect of “Prescription for Pennsylvania” held at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing on November 18, 2009. Introductions by Dean Afaf Meleis, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Reforming Health Care: Innovations and Strategies Presented by: Linda Aiken, Professor of Nursing and Sociology, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Heath Care Reform Panel Moderated by: Dave Davies, Senior Writer, Philadelphia Daily News and fill in host for NPR's Fresh Air and WHYY's Radio Times Panelists Rosemarie Greco, Pennsylvania's Governor Edward Rendell's Special Advisor on Health Care Reform Arthur Caplan, Professor of Medical Ethics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Mary Naylor, Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Richard Cooper, Professor of General Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Julie Sochalski, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Mary Ersek, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

A Lecture By: Amanda Mahoney The Agnew Clinic was created in 1889 by Philadelphia painter Thomas Eakins on commission from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine class of 1889. The large canvas, created in honor of Dr. D. Hayes Agnew, a noted surgeon, is one of Eakins' most famous works. The nurse featured as part of the surgical team in the painting, Mary V. Clymer was an 1889 graduate of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Her class notes and clinical journals have served an important role in the interpretation of The Agnew Clinic as a work of art and an image of its time. This lecture discusses this well-known painting and its place in the history of the University of Pennsylvania. Amanda L. Mahoney, BSN is an oncology nurse with a background in the History of Art. She is a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

A Lecture By: Amanda Mahoney The Agnew Clinic was created in 1889 by Philadelphia painter Thomas Eakins on commission from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine class of 1889. The large canvas, created in honor of Dr. D. Hayes Agnew, a noted surgeon, is one of Eakins' most famous works. The nurse featured as part of the surgical team in the painting, Mary V. Clymer was an 1889 graduate of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Her class notes and clinical journals have served an important role in the interpretation of The Agnew Clinic as a work of art and an image of its time. This lecture discusses this well-known painting and its place in the history of the University of Pennsylvania. Amanda L. Mahoney, BSN is an oncology nurse with a background in the History of Art. She is a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

Kathy McCauley, PhD, RN, Associate Dean of Academic Programs at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, instructs on an innovative way to learn Electrocardiograms.

Kathy McCauley, PhD, RN, Associate Dean of Academic Programs at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, instructs on an innovative way to learn Electrocardiograms.

The Government of Botswana, the University of Botswana and the University of Pennsylvania formed the Botswana-UPenn Partnership to build capacity in Botswana in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. UPenn is taking a broad interdisciplinary approach to train health care personnel throughout Botswana in prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and its complications, to develop outstanding post-graduate training programs at the University of Botswana with an emphasis on Internal Medicine and its subspecialties, to offer experience in global health to Penn trainees, and to develop joint research programs that address issues relevant to the health and welfare of the citizens of Botswana.

In our 24/7 society, you are probably not getting enough sleep. Dr. Terri Weaver, renowned expert from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, discussed what occurs during sleep and why it is integral to productivity, health, and well being.

In our 24/7 society, you are probably not getting enough sleep. Dr. Terri Weaver, renowned expert from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, discussed what occurs during sleep and why it is integral to productivity, health, and well being.

Improving Young Lives: Penn's Commitment to Our Children and Communities is a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, School of Social Work, and Graduate School of Education highlighting the University's considerable contributions to the state of children's health, education, and welfare.

Improving Young Lives: Penn's Commitment to Our Children and Communities is a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, School of Social Work, and Graduate School of Education highlighting the University's considerable contributions to the state of children's health, education, and welfare.

Joseph R. Libonati, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, demonstrates that a foundation in basic science will lead to innovation in future nursing generations.