School of Nursing
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
September 2013
These are the important dates for the class beginning in September 2013.
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Graduation
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April 2015 |
| First Deadline |
February 1, 2013
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Second Deadline
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June 1, 2013 |
Note: All application materials must be received by the deadlines specified above.
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May 2014
These are the important dates for the class beginning in May 2014.
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Graduation
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December 2015 |
| First Deadline |
October 1, 2013
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Second Deadline
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February 1, 2014 |
Note: All application materials must be received by the deadlines specified above.
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January 2015
These are the important dates for the class beginning in January 2015.
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Graduation
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August 2016 |
| First Deadline |
June 1, 2014
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Second Deadline
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October 1, 2014 |
Note: All application materials must be received by the deadlines specified above.
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The revised curriculum requires that students complete the prerequisite courses to be admitted to the Diploma Nursing Program. The Admissions Office will help you plan your prerequisite program. See an updated list of acceptable courses at local colleges.
The diploma program leads to licensure as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). Graduates can expect full time employment at an average salary of $57,000.
St. Luke’s graduates are in high demand with most having secured graduate nursing positions before finishing the nursing program. Many are employed by the St. Luke’s University Health Network.
Contact the Admissions Office today at 484-526-3443 to consult with an admissions representative to find out which college courses will easily transfer, and to discuss your best path to becoming a Registered Nurse.
About Our Program ...
There are 900 hours of clinical experiences in the diploma program. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the primary site for clinical practice where the diploma program has priority placement. Additional experience is provided at other local acute care, chronic care and community agencies. The use of a car or other reliable means of transportation is necessary.
The educational program extends over a period of 20 months. The curriculum is divided into five semesters. All semesters are 14 weeks long for a total of 70 weeks in the diploma program. Students obtain theoretical instruction and clinical experiences in six areas: gerontology, maternity, care of the child, medical, surgical, and psychiatric nursing. Prerequisite courses in math, physical, biological and social sciences must be completed with C’s or better, a C- is not acceptable.