Latest news from University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/health-care-policy-expert-to-be-2025-penn-nursing-commencement-speaker/?sc=rsin /articles/health-care-policy-expert-to-be-2025-penn-nursing-commencement-speaker/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:15:01 EST Penn Nursing welcomes Winifred V. Quinn, PhD, FAANP(H), FAAN(H), Director of Nursing Workforce & Policy, AARP Center for Health Equity through Nursing, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Penn Nursing Commencement. The ceremony will be held at 3:00 PM EST on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/expectant-and-new-fathers-seek-more-support-to-improve-maternal-health/?sc=rsin /articles/expectant-and-new-fathers-seek-more-support-to-improve-maternal-health/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:45:07 EST PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2025) - A new Penn Nursing study reveals that expectant and new fathers, particularly Black American fathers, express a significant need for more resources and support to better assist mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. The research, published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, highlights a gap in tailored information and resources for fathers within healthcare and social service systems. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/lifetime-achievement-award-for-penn-nursing-professor/?sc=rsin /articles/lifetime-achievement-award-for-penn-nursing-professor/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:40:57 EST Penn Nursing's Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN, the Helen M. Shearer Professor of Nutrition and Professor of Perinatal Nursing in the Department of Family and Community Health, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) -- the organization's most prestigious honor. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/perspectives-and-challenges-in-global-health-a-conversation-with-howard-catton-ceo-international-council-of-nurses/?sc=rsin /articles/perspectives-and-challenges-in-global-health-a-conversation-with-howard-catton-ceo-international-council-of-nurses/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:30:36 EST As CEO of ICN since 2019, Howard Catton has been at the forefront of global health advocacy, influencing policy design and implementation while amplifying nurses' role in addressing pressing healthcare challenges. Join us for an insightful conversation exploring the evolving landscape of global health, the challenges nurses face, and their essential role in shaping the future of healthcare. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/study-challenges-conventional-thought-on-nurse-continuity-in-icus/?sc=rsin /articles/study-challenges-conventional-thought-on-nurse-continuity-in-icus/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 EST A new Penn Nursing study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society challenges conventional thought regarding the benefits of continuity in nursing care within intensive care units (ICUs). The researchers found that increased nurse continuity was not associated with a reduction in in-hospital mortality - in some shifts, it was even linked to a modest but statistically significant increase in mortality. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/a-new-path-to-recovery-scientists-uncover-key-brain-circuit-in-the-fight-against-cocaine-use-disorder/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-path-to-recovery-scientists-uncover-key-brain-circuit-in-the-fight-against-cocaine-use-disorder/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:45 EST Imagine a future where the grip of cocaine use disorder can be loosened, where cravings fade, and the risk of relapse diminishes. A new study published in Science Advances, led by Penn Nursing's Heath Schmidt, PhD, brings this vision closer to reality. The research has identified a critical brain circuit that plays a pivotal role in regulating cocaine-seeking behavior. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/childhood-trauma-and-neighborhood-disorder-impact-mental-health-of-injured-black-men/?sc=rsin /articles/childhood-trauma-and-neighborhood-disorder-impact-mental-health-of-injured-black-men/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:55:43 EST A new Penn Nursing study published in the Journal of Urban Health reveals that both Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and perceived neighborhood disorder significantly impact the mental health of Black men in Philadelphia following serious traumatic injuries. The Penn Nursing study highlights the critical role of social and environmental factors in post-injury recovery. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/highlighting-the-dangers-of-restricting-discussions-of-structural-racism/?sc=rsin /articles/highlighting-the-dangers-of-restricting-discussions-of-structural-racism/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:40:33 EST A new Health Affairs Health Policy Brief highlights the detrimental impact of recent state and federal policies that restrict discussions of "divisive concepts," including structural racism. It warns that these policies undermine efforts to address health inequities and improve population health. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/new-program-launches-to-empower-faculty-in-integrating-psychedelic-therapy-knowledge-into-curriculum2/?sc=rsin /articles/new-program-launches-to-empower-faculty-in-integrating-psychedelic-therapy-knowledge-into-curriculum2/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:38 EST The University Psychedelic Education Program (U-PEP) is now LIVE. This program, funded through philanthropic support, aims to broaden access to education about the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines. U-PEP achieves this by equipping university faculty, particularly in nursing and social work, with the essential knowledge and resources they need to develop and integrate evidence-based, culturally responsive psychedelic content into their curriculum. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/empowering-public-health-professionals-to-combat-racial-health-inequities/?sc=rsin /articles/empowering-public-health-professionals-to-combat-racial-health-inequities/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:53 EST A new edition of the book, Racism: Science and Tools for the Public Health Professional, is now available. This essential resource provides public health professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to address the devastating health impacts of racism. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/editorial-warns-of-heart-disease-risks-associated-with-yo-yo-dieting/?sc=rsin /articles/editorial-warns-of-heart-disease-risks-associated-with-yo-yo-dieting/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:30:44 EST A new editorial - published in Nature - suggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly known as "yo-yo dieting," can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The authors, from the University of Pennsylvania Schools of Nursing and Medicine, describe how cycling between high-fat and low-fat diets in mice led to a substantial acceleration of atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of plaque in arteries. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/nurses-extraordinary-experiences-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/nurses-extraordinary-experiences-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:18 EST A new book, Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: There was Something in the Air, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses during the most devastating pandemic of our generation. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/study-finds-covid-19-pandemic-worsened-patient-safety-measures/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-covid-19-pandemic-worsened-patient-safety-measures/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:15 EST A new study - published in Nursing Research - has found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted patient safety indicators in U.S. hospitals. The study, from Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), examined data from the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators to assess trends in nursing-sensitive quality indicators from 2019 to 2022. The prevention of these very distressing, uncomfortable conditions is considered to be under the nurse's purview and directly influenced by nursing care. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/penn-nursing-awarded-3-2-million-grant-to-improve-firearm-safety/?sc=rsin /articles/penn-nursing-awarded-3-2-million-grant-to-improve-firearm-safety/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:35:35 EST The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) has been awarded a $3.2 million, 5-year grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) to scale out an evidence-based secure firearm storage intervention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Firearms are now the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens, driving the largest spike in children's mortality in more than 50 years. The study aims to keep children safer from firearm injury and mortality by promoting secure firearm storage. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/new-study-highlights-the-dangers-of-handheld-cellphone-use-among-teen-drivers/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-highlights-the-dangers-of-handheld-cellphone-use-among-teen-drivers/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:42 EST A new study, conducted by a group of researchers led by Penn Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine and funded by the Centers for Disease Control, found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. The study, published online first in JAMA Open, used a smartphone telematics application to track the driving habits of hundreds of teens and identify potential safety risks. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/new-director-of-the-bates-center-for-the-study-of-the-history-of-nursing/?sc=rsin /articles/new-director-of-the-bates-center-for-the-study-of-the-history-of-nursing/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:52 EST J. Margo Brooks Carthon, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Tyson Family Endowed Term Chair for Gerontological Research; Professor of Nursing in the Department of Family and Community Health; and Associate Director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, has been appointed the new Director of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing (Bates Center), the preeminent history of nursing research center and archive. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/penn-nursing-receives-3-3-million-nih-grant-to-support-families-with-gay-and-bisexual-sons/?sc=rsin /articles/penn-nursing-receives-3-3-million-nih-grant-to-support-families-with-gay-and-bisexual-sons/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:30:28 EST The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop and evaluate a new intervention designed to improve communication between parents and their gay or bisexual adolescent sons. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/penn-nursing-study-finds-link-between-nurse-work-environment-quality-and-covid-19-mortality-disparities/?sc=rsin /articles/penn-nursing-study-finds-link-between-nurse-work-environment-quality-and-covid-19-mortality-disparities/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:30:24 EST A new Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) study - published in INQUIRY - has found a strong association between the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries. The study examined data from 238 acute care hospitals across New York and Illinois. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/call-to-action-a-blueprint-for-change-in-acute-and-critical-care-nursing/?sc=rsin /articles/call-to-action-a-blueprint-for-change-in-acute-and-critical-care-nursing/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:19 EST A groundbreaking article published in the latest issue of Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings. This "Blueprint for Action" seeks to revolutionize current methods by recognizing the full scope of a nurse's work and its profound impact on patient outcomes. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing /articles/the-untold-story-of-henrietta-villaescusa-a-hispanic-nurse-trailblazer-advancing-health-equity/?sc=rsin /articles/the-untold-story-of-henrietta-villaescusa-a-hispanic-nurse-trailblazer-advancing-health-equity/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:30:19 EST Henrietta Villaescusa, RN, FAAN, a pioneering Hispanic nurse, dedicated her career to advancing health equity for Latino communities. Through her tireless efforts in government, healthcare, and community activism, Villaescusa left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire nurses and policymakers today. A new article - just published in Nursing Outlook - written by Penn Nursing Dean Antonia Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Professor of Nursing Julie Fairman, PhD, RN, FAAN, examines Villaescusa's career and the factors influencing her impact across government, health, and nursing sectors. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing