William Penn University Division of Nursing Holds Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
02/26/2021
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) William Penn University’s Division of Nursing hosted their inaugural White Coat Ceremony on February 13, 2021 at the Musco Technology Building Atrium. This event celebrates the commitment Nursing students make as they begin their formal education. Students take the Oath of Compassionate Care and formally commit to a career as a healthcare professional. This is William Penn University’s first class for the four-year pre-licensure Nursing program.
President John Ottosson welcomed the small, intimate group of family members, students, faculty and staff present for this first White Coat event. “Nursing students inherently understand the ‘value in everyone,’ one of our founding Quaker beliefs. Expanding our Nursing program to offer a four-year Nursing Degree fits the mission of our University.” Dr. Kimberly Brown, Director of the Division of Nursing, also spoke at t
William Penn University Students Return for Spring 2021 Semester
01/12/2021
William Penn University began the Spring 2021 semester this week with face-to-face instruction. Gateway testing for COVID-19 was required for all students prior to attending classes. “It has taken a coordinated, team effort, but thanks to our dedicated staff and four Abbott ID Now rapid testing machines, we have been able to ensure all students have been tested,” said President John Ottosson.
Further precautions, such as a mask mandate and daily required health screenings have enabled William Penn University to resume in-person classes since Fall 2020. The testing machines on campus allow for any necessary screening to be done throughout the semester. With rapid testing results, WPU’s COVID response team is able to take swift action when contact tracing is required.