Dr. Pamela Cacchione

Professor

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Biography

Pamela Z. Cacchione is a Professor of Geropsychiatric Nursing at Penn Nursing and holds the Ralston House Term Chair in Gerontological Nursing. She serves as a Nurse Scientist at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Cacchione's research emphasizes developing practical interventions for older adults to improve their vision, hearing, functional status, and mental health. She led a program funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research aimed at enhancing sensory experiences for the elderly. Additionally, she has taken on a significant role as a clinician educator, directing research and clinical practices that address the mental health needs of older adults. Cacchione's contributions to nursing education have included innovative collaborations aimed at enhancing gerontological expertise among nursing students. She is a past president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association and has been recognized for her exemplary teaching. Cacchione's scholarship also addresses social justice issues impacting older adults, particularly in reducing ageism and improving health policy models for dual eligible populations. Her work aims to foster opportunities for nursing students and to improve the quality of life for older adults through comprehensive care. Cacchione has received numerous accolades, including the Penn Nursing Dean’s Award for Exemplary Teaching.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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