School of Nursing

30 graduate from School of Nursing


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 a 16-month course to accommodate students in the 21st century.

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.

Click here for information on admission requirements, admission policy, and
admission procedures

Dates to take the TEAS exam are:

Monday, February 6, 12 noon-4 p.m.; and Saturday, February 11, 8 a.m.-12 noon.   

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 for classes starting August 2013. 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: Admission Committee, School of Nursing, Sharon Regional Health System, 740 East State Street, Sharon, Pennsylvania, 16146; telephone 724-983-3865, ext. 4787; or e-mail SONAdmissions@srhs-pa.org.

Our School of Nursing information packet is available online. Click on each link below to view that page or to print. Pages are in Adobe PDF.

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Admission Packet for 2013 admissions
(alphabetized for your convenience)

Admission Policy/Procedure

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

Tuition chart Class of 2013

Application for the School of Nursing -must be sent with $50
application fee and must be postmarked by December 1, 2012
(updated 2/16/2011)

Resource material to study for the
TEAS admission test at this site:
http://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/PreNursingSchool/TEAS.aspx

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 2011

3rd 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
• NCLEX Licensure pass rate: 96 percent in 2008; 84 percent in 2009; 68 percent in 2010
• Retention rate: 74 percent in 2008; 69 percent in 2009; 57 percent in 2010
• 16 month program
• Financial aid availability
• Masters-prepared faculty with diverse clinical experience
  
• Simulation Lab
  

Student catalogue
Student Catalogue for 2011 admission-2012 graduation
Catalogue for class that graduates 2012

updated 1/12