Overview
At the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (CGNE), we believe every older adult deserves the highest quality of evidence-based care and well-being that respects their individual goals and preferences.
Aging, caregiving, and the privilege of growing older impact us all. Join us on the care journey.
We are an interdisciplinary community of clinicians, educators, scientists, and learners whose leadership involves actively improving health care and quality of life for all older adults.
Our work includes:
- preparing geriatric nurses and nurse leaders for the future
- offering educational opportunities for healthcare professionals, care partners, and families
- conducting cutting-edge research and translational projects with local, state, and global impact
- developing collaborative partnerships and leading community service initiatives
A Message from Our Director
Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FAAN
Elouise Ross Eberly Endowed Professor of Nursing, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, and Director, the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Contact: 304 Nursing Sciences Building . University Park, PA 16802
Email: cgnedirector@psu.edu
Vision, Mission, Pillars, and Strategic Plan
We are guided by a vision and four strategic pillars that provide a framework for all that we do to improve the lives and care of all older adults and develop nurse leaders.
Our Vision
Every older adult receives the highest quality of evidence-based care that respects their individual goals and preferences.
Mission
Through equitable and inclusive education, research, translation of best practice, and service, the CGNE improves healthcare and quality of life for older adults and their care partners.
Four Strategic Pillars
Education
Research
Translation
Service
Educational Excellence: Developing and implementing innovative nursing and interprofessional education in gerontology to better prepare nurses and improve interdisciplinary approaches to care.
Scientific Research: Supporting and conducting studies to advance science in the health and care of older adults with an emphasis on an age-friendly and person-centered care model of health care delivery.
Translation of Best Practice: Applying and disseminating evidence-based clinical practices into the continuum of care for older adults to improve health and quality-of-life outcomes.
Service and Strategic Partnerships: Establishing community and clinical partnerships to better implement and sustain our vision, mission, and goals.