Education/Research: West Penn School of Nursing:

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Application and Enrollment

Instructions for Applicants

1. Complete the application:
   
   
   1. Complete the Application for Admission.
      
      
   2. Read the Crime Statistics sheet and the Disclosure Statements pertaining to:
      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. Felonious acts
      
      
      
   3. Sign and date the application.
      
      
   4. Enclose the non-refundable fee of $25.00 in the form of a check or money order made payable to: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital
      
      
   5. Send the signed application and fee to:
      Admissions Office
      The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
      4900 Friendship Avenue
      Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224
      
      
2. Request that the following materials be sent to the School of Nursing:
   
   
   1. Official high school transcript or G.E.D. scores (if applicable).
   2. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions.
   3. SAT scores (if not printed on high school transcript).
   
   
3. After the application has been received, reference forms will be mailed to you.
   
   A minimum of two, preferably four, references are required from individuals other than relatives, such as: teachers, counselors, employers, nurses or clergy. References should be returned to the School as soon as possible to facilitate the application process.

Application for Admission

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Crime Statistics

This information is provided to you by The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and Western Pennsylvania Hospital Security Department in compliance with Pub. L. 101 - 542, the Student Right-To -Know and Campus Security Act as amended by Pub. L. 102-26, the Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991 and the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, (Pub. L. 102-325).

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Disclosure Statements

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Enrollment Information

Upon receiving notification of acceptance:

1. Submit the $95.00 non-refundable enrollment confirmation fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to The Western Pennsylvania Hospital.
2. After enrollment confirmation fee has been received, you will be sent information regarding the following:
   • Act 33/34 clearance
   • Health requirements
   • CPR certification
   • Professional liability insurance
   • Health insurance requirement
   • Photo identification requirement
   • Housing
   • Uniforms/equipment
   • Required nursing course textbooks
   • Advanced standing for college courses
3. Clarion University of Pennsylvania will send information regarding registration for college courses, tuition and fees, textbooks and orientation.