Applications are currently being accepted for the Class of August 2020 (April 2019, start date). The application deadline is June 30, 2018 for the class entering in April 2019.

Classes are tentatively scheduled to begin on April 29, 2019. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, the curriculum reflects a 16-month nursing program (60 weeks of instruction with breaks throughout), with a requirement of four (4) pre-requisite college credit* courses completed prior to entry, for a potential total of 20 months leading to a diploma in nursing.

To be considered for April 2019, admission, all pre-requisites need to be successfully completed (with a “C” (2.0) or better) by January 1, 2019. An official transcript showing proof of completion must be received by the Washington Health System School of Nursing prior to the start of orientation to begin enrollment with the cohort of students in April 2019.

*Pre-requisite college credits include: Human Anatomy (or Anatomy and Physiology I) with lab, Human Physiology (or Anatomy and Physiology II) with lab, English Composition, and Developmental Psychology. NOTE: All science credits (Anatomy and Physiology) must have been completed within the past five years, as well from the same institution.

The admission procedure includes the ATI TEAS examination with a minimum Academic Preparedness Level of Proficiency with a score of greater than or equal to 68% being recommended. If the ATI TEAS is taken a second time, the higher score will be considered.  

Applications are also currently being accepted for the Class of April 2021 (January 2020, start date). The deadline for applications (approximately 6 months prior to the start date), yet to be determined.

Information Sessions will be held on the following dates at 1:00pm, please contact Candace Dranzo at (724) 223-3168 for your appointment.

Feb. 14;  March 14;  April 11;  May 9;  June 13;  July 11;  Aug 8;  Sept. 12;  Oct. 10;  Nov. 14;  Dec. 12