School of Nursing
Clinical Training
From left, School Instructor Jacyln Reis-Latham, MSN, RN, shows students Michelle Lucas, Heather Wharry, Michael Morgano, and Amber Hogue specifics on caring for patients on Sharon Regional's Intensive Care Unit.
724-983-3865
Class of 2011: Items to complete before August 2010 admission
Transcript Request Form: Graduates click here for a printable
Transcript Request Form
Open House:
Monday,October 18
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
History
The Sharon Regional Health System School of Nursing, located on the System's main campus at 740 E. State St., Sharon, Pennsylvania, has been educating registered professional nurses since 1899. Following the centennial anniversary in 1999, the School of Nursing curriculum was revised and streamlined to accommodate students in the 21st century.
Students complete all prerequisite college courses prior to admission, making the nursing program 16 months in length. Students are provided with a wide variety of educational opportunities by Masters-prepared faculty. The school has articulation agreements with Youngstown State, Slippery Rock and Pennsylvania State universities.
School starts Simulation Lab
Clinical Experience
The School of Nursing prides itself in the quality and quantity of clinical experiences. Students experience varied acute and long-term clinical sites within Sharon Regional including Behavioral Health Services , Cancer Care Center , Diabetes Center, Dialysis, Heart & Vascular Institute , Transitional Care Unit, Women's Center, Advanced Wound Recovery Center, and Emergency Care Center.
Admission Criteria
Applications are being accepted until December 1, 2010 for classes starting August 2011. Acceptance to Sharon Regional's School of Nursing is at the discretion of the Admission Committee and contingent upon passing a health examination. Applicants are selected in accordance with non-discriminatory practices. Requests for information should be addressed to: Director, School of Nursing, Sharon Regional Health System, 740 East State Street, Sharon, Pennsylvania, 16146; telephone 724-983-3865; or e-mail SONAdmissions@srhs-pa.org.
Our School of Nursing information packet is now available online. Click on each link to view that page or to print. Pages are in Adobe PDF.
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Admission Packet for 2011 admissions
(alphabetized for your convenience)
Dear Prospective Student
Admission Procedure
Admission Policy
Admission References
Applicant Educational Plan
Curriculum and Course Description
Health System/School of Nursing overview
Important Information for all applicants
Mission/Philosophy
Required College Courses
Application for the School of Nursing -must be
sent with $25 application fee; Deadline is December 1; updated 5/24/2010
School of Nursing Student Catalogue for 2010 admission-2011 graduation
Admission Policy
Admission Procedure
Curriculum and Course Description
Educational Policies
Additional Educational Policies
Additional Specific Circumstances
Educational Policies for Specific Circumstances
For Your Information
Grade Policy and Graduation Policy
Health System/School of Nursing overview
Mission/Philosophy
Right To Know Information
Student Nurse Job Description (Includes essential functions and physical demands)
Tuition Payment, Refund & Financial Aid
Transcript Request Form (can be printed and mailed)
Scholarships
In its commitment to Nursing Education, Sharon Regional provides scholarships to employees interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Scholarships funded by foundations include The Jennifer Hawke-Petit Scholarship, The Rosemary Moder Scholarship; the Ann C. Boyle Scholarship; the Masternick/O'Brien Family Scholarship; the Alfred and Jane Barnes Scholarship; the Margaret "Marge" Tice Memorial Scholarship; and others.
Hawke-Petit Scholarship 2010
2nd Margaret E. "Marge" Tice Memorial Scholarship awarded
Financial Aid
A wide variety of programs are available to assist students with educational costs. The School of Nursing participates in the Federal Pell Grant and Stafford Loan programs. Students are eligible for state grants according to state of residence.
All students who seek financial aid must complete the application for federal and state grants each year in order to determine financial need.
In addition to the various federal and state programs, a series of private scholarships and loans are available from various sources. Students are encouraged to be aware that although financial aid is available and may be a considerable source of help, it should by no means be relied upon to cover the entire cost of attending nursing school.
Written financial aid information is available upon request and individual counseling can be arranged by appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 724-983-3988.
Reasons to Choose our School of Nursing:
- Varied clinical experiences in a progressive Health System
- Articulation with three major universities
- NLN accredited
- Employment rate of 95 percent
- Licensure pass rate of 96 percent in 2008
- Financial Aid availability
- 16 month program
- Central location in northwest Pennsylvania
- Masters-prepared faculty with diverse clinical
experience
- Simulation Lab
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