The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Schools of Nursing strive to provide an open, inclusive, and supportive academic setting. AHN Schools of Nursing recognize that students come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We welcome the benefits that a diverse study body can bring to the program and the nursing profession. Therefore, the AHN Schools of Nursing use a holistic approach to student admission. This holistic approach utilizes both quantitative and qualitative criteria to evaluate an applicant for admission.
Applicants to the School of Nursing must meet established criteria for acceptance and program enrollment. Current admission criteria and procedures are published on the school website. All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of a nursing student with or without reasonable accommodation. Criminal background and record clearance, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting, urine drug screen and immunizations are required as a condition of enrollment
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for prospective applicants regarding the application, acceptance, and enrollment process. It is the policy of the AHN Schools of Nursing to provide equal educational opportunity according to academic qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status or any other legally protected group status.
In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional and Vocational Standards- State Board of Nursing Section 21.01, applicants shall have completed work equal to a standard high school course with a minimum of 16 units:
If the applicant does not meet the standard high school science requirements, they will be required to complete two science courses with related laboratory before being considered for admission. In lieu of a High School diploma, a certificate of completion of a general educational development (GED) will be accepted. An original copy of the GED certificate is required.
Applicants to the AHN Schools of Nursing are required to submit standardized testing scores as part of the application process. Applicants may choose to submit SAT/ACT scores OR an Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) composite score for consideration of admission.
Certain applicants are exempt from standardized testing requirements. Those exempt include:
Applicants who achieve either an SAT or ACT score that is below the minimum recommended score will be considered for admission based upon additional information provided to the School of Nursing Admissions Committee. Applicants may be advised to take the ATI-TEAS.
AHN Schools of Nursing is currently accepting applications for 2024
Full Time Program RN (22 Months, West Penn and Citizens)
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Classes begin August 19, 2024
Part Time Program RN (36 Months, Citizens Only)
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Classes begin January 4, 2025
Full Time Program LPN-RN (Citizens Only)
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Classes begin January 2, 2025
Part Time Program LPN-RN (Citizens Only)
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Classes begin August 12, 2024
1. Complete the application for admission.
2. Submit SAT/ACT or ATI TEAS scores.
3. Submit Required Transcripts and Proof of Eligibility to Study at the Post- Secondary Level.
4. Submit additional requirements as requested by admissions office.
The admissions office will complete an initial review of the applicant's file after the receipt of a completed application and application fee. Following the initial application, an official correspondence will be sent to guide the applicant toward final completion of the application process.
Following submission of all required documents, a review of the applicants file will be completed by the admissions coordinator. Applicants may be offered expedited admission OR receive a request for additional information to be reviewed by the admissions committee.
An applicant who meets all admission criteria will be notified with an official acceptance letter/correspondence from the admissions office.
An applicant who does not meet all established admission criteria and is not accepted into the program will be notified with an official rejection correspondence from the admissions office.
Any applicant who has accepted admission and chooses to defer may do so for one additional start date. Any applicant deferring for a second time will require re-application.
Following acceptance, enrollment is contingent upon successfully completing the required financial, academic, health, and compliance policy requirements.
To confirm enrollment, the applicant must pay the required non-refundable enrollment fee of $100.00.
Enrollment is contingent upon successful completion of the following required academic, health and policy requirements.
1. Obtain required Criminal History clearances (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Criminal Record Check and FBI Fingerprint)
2. Obtain professional liability insurance.
3. Obtain current Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification in CPR which include infant, child and adult resuscitation and automatic external defibrillator.
4. Complete all health screenings including physical examination, urine drug screening and immunization requirements, including the COVID-19 vaccine. (Refer to Student Health and Compliance Policy).
5. Attend mandatory pre-enrollment seminars and orientation sessions.
Following acceptance, enrollment is contingent upon successfully completing the required financial, academic, health, and compliance policy requirements.
To confirm enrollment, the applicant must pay the required non-refundable enrollment fee of $100.00.
Enrollment is contingent upon successful completion of the following required academic, health and policy requirements.
1. Obtain required Criminal History clearances (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Criminal Record Check and FBI Fingerprint).
2. Obtain professional liability insurance.
3. Obtain current Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification in CPR which include infant, child and adult resuscitation and automatic external defibrillator.
4. Complete all health screenings including physical examination, urine drug screening and immunization requirements, including the COVID-19 vaccine. (Refer to Student Health and Compliance Policy).
5. Attend mandatory pre-enrollment seminars and orientation sessions.
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
4900 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Toll-free: (412) 578-5766
Email: SONadmissions@ahn.org