School of Nursing

Applicants for August 2010 admissions:
Please submit your application package ASAP

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, hires Karol Patton, M.Ed., RN

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 Centers for Behavioral Health, Cancer Care, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Dialysis, Heart, Women's Health, Advanced Wound Care, and Emergency Medicine.

Admission Criteria

Admission date changed; applications accepted for classes starting August 2010

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 2010 admissions
(alphabetized for your convenience)

Dear Prospective Students
Admission Procedure
Admission Policy

Admission References
Applicant Educational Plan
Curriculum and Course Description

Financial Aid Issues
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

School of Nursing Student Catalogue for 2009 admission-2010 graduation

Admission Policy
Admission Procedure
Curriculum and Course Description

Educational Policies
             Additional Educational Polices
             Additional Specific Circumstances
             Educational Policies for Specific Circumstances

For Your Information
Grade Policy
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 2009

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
  

updated 6/09