Prospect Packet Updated 2026 - Pre-Licensure Nursing Program

Sep 27, 2026

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Pre-Licensure Nursing Program materials for Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, outlining the B.S.N. pathway and program purpose. The packet explains why Penn State Nese College of Nursing prepares students for competitive employment and better patient care through a bachelor’s degree requirement. It highlights academic and student support advantages, early clinical exposure, research and study abroad opportunities, and strong outcomes such as NCLEX pass rates and accreditation. It also provides guidance for preparing during high school and lists nursing career opportunities.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages21

Reading Time53 min

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Why Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing?

Advantages of choosing Penn State Nese College of Nursing

How can you prepare for nursing now?

What opportunities are there in nursing careers?

Pre-Licensure Nursing Program B.S. N. Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing For more [information:](information: www. nursing.psu.edu)[ ](information: www. nursing.psu.edu)[www. nursing.psu.edu](information: www. nursing.psu.edu) Please call: 814-863-2229 General [Bachelor of Science Handbook](Bachelor of Science Handbook: www.nursing.psu.edu/student-handbooks)[:](Bachelor of Science Handbook: www.nursing.psu.edu/student-handbooks)[ ](Bachelor of Science Handbook: www.nursing.psu.edu/student-handbooks)[www.nursing.psu.edu/student-handbooks](Bachelor of Science Handbook: www.nursing.psu.edu/student-handbooks) Student Success Center Email: [nursing@psu.edu](nursing@psu.edu) Visit [us on facebook:](us on facebook: www.facebook.com/psunursingstudentsuccess)[ ](us on facebook: www.facebook.com/psunursingstudentsuccess)[www.facebook.com/psunursingstudentsuccess](us on facebook: www.facebook.com/psunursingstudentsuccess) Visit us on Instagram: [www.instagram.com/psunursingstudentsuccess](www.instagram.com/psunursingstudentsuccess) Kris Conn, Student Success Center Director, [krisconn@psu.edu](krisconn@psu.edu)[ ](krisconn@psu.edu)Sara Becker, Academic Adviser, [sbb132@psu.edu](sbb132@psu.edu) Rachael Lorenzo, Academic Adviser, [rlb5068@psu.edu](rlb5068@psu.edu)[ ](rlb5068@psu.edu)Devan Miller, Academic Adviser, [drb5232@psu.edu](drb5232@psu.edu) Michael Woytowich, Education Program Specialist, [maw175@psu.edu](maw175@psu.edu)[ ](maw175@psu.edu)Kimberly Hodges, Academic Records Coordinator, [ksw118@psu.edu](ksw118@psu.edu) Resources [Admissions](Admissions www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate)[ ](Admissions www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate)[www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate](Admissions www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate)[ ](Admissions www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate)[Bursar](Bursar www.bursar.psu.edu)[ ](Bursar www.bursar.psu.edu)[www.bursar.psu.edu](Bursar www.bursar.psu.edu)[ ](Bursar www.bursar.psu.edu)[Disability Services](Disability Services www.equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources)[ ](Disability Services www.equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources)[www.equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources](Disability Services www.equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources)[ ](Disability Services www.equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources)Housing and Dining (on-campus) [www.liveon.psu.edu/university-park](www.liveon.psu.edu/university-park) Hershey Housing Office [housing@pennstatehealth.psu.edu](housing@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Penn State [Learning](Learning www.pennstatelearning.psu.edu)[ ](Learning www.pennstatelearning.psu.edu)[www.pennstatelearning.psu.edu](Learning www.pennstatelearning.psu.edu)[ ](Learning www.pennstatelearning.psu.edu)[Student Aid](Student Aid www.psu.edu/costs-aid)[ ](Student Aid www.psu.edu/costs-aid)[www.psu.edu/costs-aid](Student Aid www.psu.edu/costs-aid) 814-865-5471 814-865-6528 814-863-1807 814-865-7051 (housing) 814-863-1255 (dining) 717-531-8210 814-865-1841 814-865-6301 Why Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing? [www.nursing.psu.edu](www.nursing.psu.edu) Research linking better-educated nurses to more successful patient care has prompted a national trend requiring nurses to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing for competitive job seeking and security. The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is responding to this new demand by producing well-trained registered nurses with B.S.N. degrees. Penn State prepares more students each year for nursing careers than any other program in Pennsylvania. What are the advantages of choosing Penn State Nese College of Nursing? ♦ A premium academic program with broad liberal arts courses, strong foundational science classes, and an innovative nursing curriculum ♦ Student-centered focus, with an approximate 1:8 nursing faculty to student ratio ♦ Nursing students are assigned a professional academic ad

FAQs

What is the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program and what degree does it lead to?

The packet describes Penn State’s Pre-Licensure Nursing Program through the B.S.N. pathway, designed to prepare registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

What advantages does Penn State Nese College of Nursing offer to nursing students?

The packet lists features such as a premium academic program, student-centered advising and mentoring, early patient experience in the second year, access to medical research, health-related study abroad programs, and clinical experiences across advanced facilities and settings.

How can students prepare for nursing while in high school?

Students are encouraged to maintain a high GPA, strengthen organizational and study/test-taking skills, take higher-level math, complete social science courses, obtain first-aid and CPR certification, volunteer or shadow, and consider organizations such as HOSA.

Sep 27, 2026

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