Nursing jobs are in high demand, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities for registered nurses will grow nine percent from 2016 through 2026, faster than all other occupations.

If you have a passion for patient care, our nationally recognized Nursing and Professional Services Department at Pennsylvania Western University will prepare you for a career in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, schools and more.

The PennWest Nursing degree ladder approach allows you to start and/or continue your nursing career from the associate degree level through the  . Whichever program you choose, we offer you educational experiences that promote scientific inquiry, creative thinking, critical judgment and personal development.

Find the Nursing path that’s right for you at PennWest. You’ll learn to provide holistic, patient-centered care as you make an impact on individuals, families and communities.

Department Chair

Nicole Evanick
California Campus
evanick@pennwest.edu

Assistant Chairs

Melanie Best
Clarion Campus
mbest@pennwest.edu

Colleen Acri
Edinboro Campus
cacri@pennwest.edu

 

Department Faculty and Staff