Dr. Amy Nagy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amy M. Nagy began her nursing career in Long-Term Care and transitioned to Oncology/MedSurg in 1995. She discovered her passion for Women’s Health, specifically working in Labor & Delivery, Level II Nursery, GYN services, and the mother-baby unit. After earning her RN from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1994, she graduated from Penn State Shenango in 1999. Her teaching career began in 2002 at UPMC Horizon, where she taught numerous courses, including Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. In 2016, she started teaching as adjunct faculty at Penn State Shenango and has continued her education, earning her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2020. Her dissertation focused on work-life balance, which has become a cornerstone of her academic career, exploring strategies to reduce stress and promote well-being among students and healthcare professionals. In 2024, she transitioned to the role of Director of Undergraduate Nursing at Penn State Shenango, where she leads and mentors students while incorporating wellness and work-life balance into the curriculum, shaping future nursing education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Nominated Membership

2019-01-01
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Honored Faculty

2023-02-01
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Honored Nurse

2021-01-01

Courses

Women's Health Issues CPR/Safety/First Aid Stress Management Health Assessment Wellness Theory Professional Nursing Role Family Community Health Concepts Drugs Abuse Mental Health Issues Complex Health Care Needs

Requirements for Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab) Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab) Introductory Chemistry (with lab) Introductory Psychology Introductory Sociology Elementary Statistics Human Development and Family Studies Introductory Nutrition Microbiology (with lab)
Application Checklist
  • Online Application (MyPennState or Common App)
  • Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
  • Official Transcripts (for international or transfer students)
  • English Proficiency Scores
  • Criminal Background Checks
  • Child Abuse History Clearance
Specialization Notes

The B.S.N. program is a four-year pre-licensure program. Students must start and remain at the campus of admission for all four years.