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On December 7, 2006, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital achieved Magnet Recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
West Penn Hospital is the first and only hospital in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania to receive this prestigious recognition, which has been achieved by only about 5% of all healthcare facilities in the nation. Read more
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In addition to opportunities for professional nurses, West Penn Hospital offers several programs for individuals interested in a career as a registered nurse.
These include:
RN Diploma School of Nursing
The Hospital sponsors The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, which offers the following:
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a 22-month RN Diploma program.
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articulation on-site with Clarion University of Pennsylvania, including concurrent awarding of an Associate of Science in Allied Health degree to eligible students and optional continuation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
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financial aid and daycare available on-site.
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only Pittsburgh diploma school with on-site housing.
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founded in 1892 and accredited by the NLNAC.
Professional Nurse Externship Program
The Professional Nurse Externship Program provides an employment opportunity for the professional nursing student to strengthen and reinforce his/her knowledge and skills through clinical experience in a hospital environment under the direct supervision of a professional nurse mentor. This program is selective and students must meet specific criteria to be considered for employment. Students may be assigned to a clinical/specialty-nursing unit in which they have expressed a strong interest. The program takes place from June through August and may last 6 or 10 weeks, depending upon the length of the student's summer break. To learn more about the Professional Nurse Externship Program, contact West Penn Hospital's Nurse Recruiter:
Donna Murray, BSN, RN
Telephone: 412-578-4267
E-mail: dmurray2@wpahs.org
Internship Programs
There are also opportunities at West Penn for students to shadow nurses or to complete an internship. Members of the nursing staff mentor students who seek to gain exposure to work in a healthcare setting.
To learn more, please contact Volunteer Services at West Penn Hospital:
Vicki Nesta, MSW, Director
Telephone: 412-578-5313
E-mail: wphvol@wpahs.org
