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ACCEPTANCE RATE

80.00%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,138

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Citizens School of Nursing

1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA

Citizens School of Nursing was founded in 1913 as Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing. Subsequently, it was renamed, and is currently sponsored by Allegheny Valley Hospital. The school offers two-year hospital-based courses that prepare students for the NCLEX-RN Examination.

In 1957, with the admission of its first male student, Citizens was one of the first nursing schools in Pennsylvania to go co-educational. It is fully accredited since 1960 by the Accreditation Council of the National League for Nursing.

The course curriculum has been revised often, to keep pace with innovation in the health care and nursing industries, and is currently offered as a two-year course comprising a total of 2,160 hours of practice and theory. Graduating students get 33 college credits earned through Westmoreland County Community College and Penn State University.

The school is currently located at its original site at the Citizens Ambulatory Care Center in Tarentum, Pa., after having operated at other locations since its inception. Allegheny Valley Hospital, which fully supports Citizens School of Nursing, provides the setting for the practical part of the course; it offers hands-on experience in several disciplines such as emergency nursing, oncology, mental health, medical-surgical and critical care.

Citizens has a good track record of students passing the NCLEX-RN Examination, with the past three years showing an average of over 87% of graduates clearing the exam. In addition, an educational mobility plan has been established with Penn State University for their BSN course, which allows Citizens graduates to be admitted at advanced standing.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Citizens School of Nursing accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing is around 170 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 2% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Receiving Grants & Scholarships60%$7,138
Student Loans (Federal)81%$7,064
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Citizens School of Nursing may offer services including:

  • Counseling assistance
  • Employment search assistance

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Nursing Diploma Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1961)

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