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Professor Dr. Jaclyn Sims

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Biography

Jaclyn Sims is a Lecturer at the Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing with expertise in gerontology and community health. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Villanova University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Drexel University. In addition, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Penn State University. Jaclyn is certified as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and her clinical focus includes gerontology and community health. She is actively involved in several professional organizations, such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (PCNP), and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Jaclyn has also contributed to interprofessional collaboration, community engagement, and global health initiatives through her volunteer work with the Diakon County Senior Centers, where she provides educational presentations. Jaclyn is committed to advancing nursing education and practice through her teaching and community service activities.

Courses

NURS240 Medication Calculations for Nurses NURS251 Health Assessment NURS302 Clinical Judgement in Nursing NURS415 Community Family Health Nursing

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.