Dr. Agnes Marie Cummings

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sister Agnes Marie Cummings, IHM, PhD, RN CNE, CHEd, is an Assistant Professor in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State University. She holds a PhD from the Catholic University of America, specializing in nursing education, along with an MSN from Drexel University. Cummings has a robust academic background that includes bachelor's degrees in Nursing and English from West Chester University and Immaculata University, respectively. Her research interests center on Sexual Assault Forensic Examination, Telehealth, and reducing the impact of school violence. Cummings actively participates in numerous professional and community service roles, including being a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps for COVID-19 vaccinations and serving on the State College District Health Professions Board. She has published scholarly articles and edited peer reviews for nursing education journals. Her involvement in teaching includes courses on nursing care for older adults and evidence-based practice.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

2025-01-18
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Sandy Hook Promise Leader

2024-06-13
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Harvard University Certification

2024-05-31
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National League Nursing Certification

2023-05-01

Courses

NURS310: Nursing Care Older Adult NURS200W: Principles Nursing Research Evidence: Based Practice

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.