TUITION AND FEES:

Initial fees:  $ 50 non-refundable applications fee.

                    $150 acceptance fee.

The tuition and fees for the 24-27 month programs vary according to what

courses need to be completed. In general, Nursing Courses are $300 per credit.

Non-nursing credits are $122 per credit at Community College of Philadelphia.

The cost of the program is $20,575. All costs and fees of the program are

subject to change. Click here for a break down of costs for the entire program.

Other Costs: There are additional costs for books, transportation, and uniforms. Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania have yearly dues and the NLN tests have a fee for each individual test. Click here for break down of all costs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Admissions Policy and Procedure

To begin the application process, please mail your application form and the requested non-refundable application fee of $50.00.  Along with your application and essay please mail two professional references in a sealed envelope.  We also will require you to have your high school transcript or official GED papers and College transcripts sent to the school directly.  All documents are evaluated by the Admissions Committee and become the property of the School of Nursing.  Applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee shortly after the due date for filing the application.  If you are applying for a January start the filing due date will be July 15th, and if you are applying for a May start the filing due date will be November 15th. The application fee includes the cost of taking the TEAS pre-admission test.

Pre-Requisite Course Requirements

A candidate must have completed or be in the process of completing nine (9) pre-requisite courses. Those courses include: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, English, Composition I and II or Public Speaking in place of English Composition II, Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and Computer Information Studies. These nine courses must be completed at a University or at a Community College. Candidates must have a Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.85 or better to be considered for acceptance into the program.  Grades less than a “C” will not be transferable for any of the aforementioned pre-requisite courses.  A personal interview may be requested by the applicant.

Educational and Testing Requirements

Applicants are required to take the ATI TEAS Test before their application can be considered for admission.  Graduation from an accredited high school or a G.E.D. equivalent is required. Course units taken must include Chemistry and Algebra.  An official high school transcript should be forwarded directly from the high school to the School of Nursing. The G.E.D. Diploma can be submitted in lieu of a high school diploma. Official G.E.D. results must be forwarded to the School of Nursing.  If an applicant has a GED they must then take college introductory level chemistry and algebra courses. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Once all required application materials have been submitted, the applicant’s portfolio will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Selection will include evaluation of a number of variables including previous GPA. However, a GPA

above 2.85 does not guarantee admission. Class rank in high school, student essay, reference letters, grades in prerequisite non-science course work,

number of withdrawals or failures regardless of GPA, and particularly

performance in prerequisite sciences will all be evaluated using a point

system that will allow the committee to rank order the candidates.  Once the committee has made a decision, the candidate will be notified in writing of that decision. The committee may offer an “accept” decision to a student who has completed all requirements and has achieved a high committee evaluation rank.

A student may receive a “conditional accept” notice which requires the students

to complete an incomplete portfolio. This often involves incomplete prerequisite science courses they are enrolled in at the time of application. After available

seats are filled, an additional five students will be ranked and “wait listed”.

These students will be admitted if an accepted students declines admission,

or a conditionally accepted student fails to meet required levels of performance.

Once notified of acceptance, the students will need to complete some additional requirements before admission. The students will need to notify the school in writing of their interest in completing the admission process.  A non-refundable acceptance fee of $150 must accompany this letter. Final admission is contingent on satisfactory completion of the admission process which includes:  presenting evidence of medical insurance, completion of a preadmission physical examination, completion of a drug and alcohol screening examination conducted by Industrial Health located within the NEHSON, completion of a criminal record check and a child abuse clearance, and submission of documentation of citizenship or resident alien status.

Consumer Data

• 94.3 percent of the Class of 2009 graduates, who took the exam for the first time, successfully passed the NCLEX-RN exam for RN licensure.
• Program retention is 80 percent of the students who entered the Class of 2009 completed or are in the process of completing program requirements.
• Placement rates had 58 percent of the Class of 2009 in RN positions months after graduation.
• Employments patterns – Post Graduation surveys indicated that the majority of graduates were employed in the Philadelphia area working in acute care facilities, critical care, rehabilitation units, long term care, home care, clinics and physician practices.

Health Insurance

All students are required to show evidence of active Health Insurance while attending the School of Nursing.  Students are required to maintain their health coverage throughout the program.

Pre-Entrance Health Examination Form

The Pre-entrance Health Examination form must be completed by a licensed Physician/Nurse Practitioner and submitted to the School of Nursing prior to matriculation into the program. A physical examination, including immunizations/titers and PPD assessment must be completed prior to entrance

into the program.  All deficiencies must be corrected at the applicants expense PRIOR to beginning the program. All students with a positive PPD test must

provide proof of a negative Chest x-ray report prior to entrance in the program.  Health Examination Forms will be provided to you with your letter of acceptance.  Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing will also require you to take a drug-screening test.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

It is the policy of the Temple University Health System and its affiliated members hospitals to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free work environments in

accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.  The Temple University

Health System strictly forbids the unlawful manufacture, distribution,

dispensation, possession, or use of a prohibited substance in the workplace.

It is also the goal of Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing to provide a safe environment for all employees, students, visitors and patients. To help accomplish this objective, Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing conducts pre-entrance drug/alcohol screening as a condition of admission.  Any applicant who refuses to comply with the drug/alcohol screen or who tests positive on a drug/alcohol

screen will not be admitted.

If at any point during the screening process, an applicant refuses to participate

in or fails to satisfactorily complete the steps listed below, the applicant will no longer be considered for Admission. 

The Applicant must:

• Sign the drug/alcohol screen authorization form.
• Submit to the drug/alcohol screen at the assigned appointed time in the Industrial Health Department.
• Provide a urine sample using the chain of custody process.

Criminal Record and Child Abuse Clearance

Clinical facilities used for the nursing program require that all students submit evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance. 

Individual clinical facilities reserve the right and/or the responsibility to refuse

any student who may have a history of criminal activity or child abuse history

from participating at that site.

Students will be asked to complete a form at the School for the Criminal Record Check.  This process costs $10.00 and will be billed to the student through the financial office.  The Child Abuse History Clearance form will be given to the

student to submit directly to the appropriate agency.  Applicant will be

responsible for the fee of completing this process.  Students will be denied admission without the completion of these forms prior to beginning the program.

Since the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Department of State Bureau

of Professional and Occupational Affairs may deny RN Licensure based on an applicants criminal record check or child abuse history clearance.  The School reserves the right to refuse admission to applicants with a history of child abuse

or a history of criminal conviction.

Transfer Credit

Official transcripts must be forwarded directly from the university or college to

the School of Nursing.  Candidates having a G.P.A. of 2.85 or better will be considered for acceptance into the program.  College credits may be transferred

for courses taken at an accredited university/college provided they are

equivalent to the requirements directed by Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing.  A grade of  “C” or better in the pre-requisite courses will transfer into NEHSON. Further details regarding the transfer credit policy of Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing are available upon request.  Request for transfer

credit must be initiated by the applicant in writing and then will be evaluated

by the Admissions Committee.  Grades for these courses are not utilized in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) once enrolled in the School of Nursing.

Advanced Standing (Transfer Students)

Advanced Standing applicants (transfer students from another nursing program) must meet the minimum requirements for admission.  A minimum of one-year

course work must be completed at Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing 

(N300, 301, and 302 – Senior Year) in order for you to obtain a Diploma in

Nursing.  Advanced standing applicants are considered for admission on the

basis of satisfactory achievement in academic and non-academic areas of their previous education. Nursing courses will be evaluated according to the same criteria.  The NLN (National League for Nursing) achievement test, ATI

(Assessment Technologies Institute) test, or additional standardized testing

tools may be utilized, in addition to testing in writing and practical skills.  These tests will be used to determine the appropriate placement in the program.  Students with advanced standing may not be eligible for awards at graduation based upon the total credits awarded by NEHSON. 

LPN’s will be evaluated on an individual basis.  They will be eligible to test out

of N100 only.  Their program will need to include Pharmacology and Math 101

along with all other courses included in the program curriculum.

Citizenship

Applicants who are not citizens of the United States must be resident aliens in

good standing with the United States Department of Immigration. Visual

verification of the applicant’s valid alien registration Receipt Card is required

at the time of the interview and must be documented in the applicant’s file.  Additional data that may be required include but are not limited to the following: The TOEFL Examination and the Certificate of Preliminary Education (Obtained through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Department of Education-Bureau of Certification).  Foreign-born citizens may also be required to show proof of naturalization or proof of legal residence in the United States.

Non Discriminatory Policy

Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing will evaluate all applicants without

regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital

status, national origin, or veteran status.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing may prohibit licensure as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania of any person convicted of a felonious act and/or a felony related to a controlled substance. Providing false or misleading information on the Application for Admission will result in withdrawing and/or suspending enrollment in the Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing and may lead to a future denial and/or revocation of licensure in Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse.   

Revised: 6/2009

Effective:10/2005

Send your completed application with $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee

and completed essay requirement along with two sealed letters of recommendation and sealed College and High School transcripts to Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing. If your High School or College will not release official transcripts to you,

you may have them forward them to Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing.

• 27 month program begins in January – Application Deadline is July 15.
• 24 month program begins in May – Application Deadline is November 15. (FOR FALL 2009, WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DATE UNTIL DECEMBER 15th)

An entrance examination will be given once your eligibility is confirmed. The current test used is the ATI TEAS Test. The ATI TEAS Test is designed to predict the academic readiness of applicants prior to admission into a program of study in nursing.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

At Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing we have nine full-time faculty with academic preparation at the Masters level or higher. Faculty/Student ratio is presently one to ten.

ACCREDITATION:

Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing is accredited by the National League

for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Organizations (JCAHO).

FINANCIAL AID:

Federal Pell Grant, PHEAA State Grant, Federal Stafford Loan Program, SEOG,

and College Work Study are available at Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing. For additional information, please call Feudi Pandola at (215) 926-3170 or

e-mail him at  Feudi.Pandola@tuhs.temple.edu .  

STUDENT LENDING CODE OF CONDUCT:

Northeastern Hospital, School of Nursing (NEHSON) is committed to providing students and their families with the best information and processing alternatives available regarding student borrowing. In support of this and in an effort to rule out any perceived or actual conflict of interest between NEHSON officers, employees or agents and education loan lenders, NEHSON has adopted the following:

• NEHSON does not participate in any revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender.
• NEHSON does not permit any officer, employee or agent of the school who is employed in the financial aid office or is otherwise involved in the administration of education loans to accept any gifts of greater than a nominal value from any lender, guarantor or servicer.
• NEHSON does not permit any officer, employee or agent of the school who is employed in the financial aid office or is otherwise involved in the administration of education loans to accept any fee, payment or other financial benefit (including a stock purchase option) from a lender or affiliate of a lender as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of a lender relating to education loans.
• NEHSON does not permit any officer, employee or agent of the school who is employed in the financial aid office or is otherwise involved in the administration of education loans to accept any thing of value from a lender, guarantor, or group of lenders and/or guarantors in exchange for service  on an advisory board, commission or other group established by such a lender, guarantor group of lenders and/or guarantors. NEHSON does allow for the reasonable reimbursement of expenses associated with participation in such boards, commissions or groups by lenders, guarantors, or  groups of lenders and/or guarantors.
• NEHSON does not assign a lender to any first-time borrower through financial aid packaging or any other means.
• NEHSON recognizes that a borrower has the right to choose any lender from which to borrow to finance his/her education. NEHSON will not refuse to certify or otherwise deny or delay certification of a loan based on the borrower’s selection of a lender and/or guarantor.
• NEHSON will not request or accept any offer of funds to be used for private education loans to students from any lender in exchange for providing the lender with a specified number or volume of Title IV loans, or a preferred lender arrangement for Title IV loans.
• NEHSON will not request or accept any assistance with call center or financial aid office staffing.

Approved August 14, 2008

STUDENT SERVICES:

Library: Extensive collection of nursing books, journals, audiovisual materials, computers, and a  collection of computer assisted instruction software.  For information about the library call Victoria Newton at (215) 926-3168, or e-mail

her at Victoria.Newton@tuhs.temple.edu.

Parking: Free Parking is provided on the campus.

CLASSES AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

The strong emphasis on clinical experience (actual patient care) is correlated

with courses taken at Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing. Throughout the program the student is assigned to various health care facilities in the area,

some of which include: Temple University Hospital, St. Christopher's Hospital for

Children, Episcopal Hospital, and Jeanes Hospital & Home Health Care Agency.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please schedule yourself to come to an OPEN HOUSE. If you need help in

planning your college courses previous to enrolling here, please call the

Recruiter, Pat Fleetwood at (215) 926-3172, or at her e-mail address: Patricia.Fleetwood@tuhs.temple.edu.

START DATES:

Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing has a 27-month program that begins

every January, and a 24-month program which begins every May.  Both of

these programs are designed for the student who has completed 9

pre-requisite courses.