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to The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

Instructions for Applicants

  1. Complete the application:

    A. Download, print out, and complete the Application for Admission. 

B.  Read the Disclosure Statements regarding the following:

  1. Retention rate and cohort completion rate
  2. Result of achievement on standardized tests
  3. Number of graduates
  4. Pass rates on NCLEX
  5. Employment rate for graduates
  6. Criminal acts

C.  Sign and date the Application for Admission.

D.  Enclose the non-refundable fee of $50.00 in the form of a check or money order made payable to: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital.  This fee is for application to both the West Penn Hospital School of Nursing and Clarion University.

E.  Send the completed and signed Application for Admission with the fee to:
     Admissions Office
     The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
     4900 Friendship Avenue
     Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224

  1. Request that the following materials be sent to the School of Nursing:

    A.  Official high school transcript or G.E.D. scores, as applicable.    Request the school to include:
           1. cumulative GPA and
           2. graduation class rank.

    B.  Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions.

    C.  SAT scores (if not printed on high school transcript).
     
  2. A minimum of two (2) completed School of Nursing Reference for Admission forms are required.

A.  The reference forms should be completed by individuals such as teachers, counselors, employers, nurses, or clergy.  References should not be from relatives, friends, or acquaintances. 

B.  You may access and print copies of the Reference for Admission form by clicking here (Reference Form) or copies of the reference form will be mailed to you after your application has been received.


C.   Ask those to whom you give the Reference for Admission forms to complete the form as soon as possible to facilitate the application process.  The completed forms must be returned directly to the School of Nursing.