All candidates are required to pass the  pre-entrance test (TEAS) before they can be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing Program. For testing infomation and to schedule a test, see Pre-Entrance Testing.

Following satisfactory pre-entrance testing, the applicant must then submit the following materials in order to be considered as a candidate for the program:

• A completed application
• An official high school transcript* or GED diploma and scores*. Click here to request your GED transcripts.
• Certificate of Preliminary Education (CPE)-- Required only if you are a high school graduate from a foreign country: 1) Visit http://www.wes.org or call 1-800-937-3895 to have your credentials evaluated. 2) Submit your Credential Evaluation Report (from WES) and a CPE application (form #4514N) to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If you have an out-of-state GED, submit a CPE application (form #4514B) to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Contact the Practical Nursing Department at Eastern for a CPE application form.
• Two (2) professional letters of reference
• $75 Application fee, non-refundable

All students must have access to a computer/internet and printer while in the program.

Following the receipt of a completed application, the applicants with the highest pre-entrance test scores will be contacted and scheduled for an interview with the Admissions Coordinator. Passing the pre-entrance test and submitting an application does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. If you are called for an interview, your acceptance in the class will be based on your pre-entrance test scores and your interview.

Once accepted into the program, it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the following materials prior to the start of the program ** (all documents must be dated within one year of the applicant's start date). Acceptance is contingent upon completion of all items listed below:

• Criminal Record Check [or Federal (FBI) Criminal History Report for applicants not residents of PA for 2 full years]
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Satisfactory Physical Examination
• Current Flu Shot
• Immunization Record
• Drug Screen
• CPR Certification-for Health care Providers or Professional Rescuers (must be maintained throughout the program)
• A $1875 non-refundable tuition payment is required at the time of acceptance even if student is planning on applying for financial aid. (Financial Aid Orientation is held 4-8 weeks prior to the start of class.)

Applicants who are accepted to the program may defer their start date one time, or reapply to a future class.

Note: The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing "shall not issue a license or certificate to an applicant who has been convicted of a felonious act prohibited by the Act of April 14, 1972 (Public Law 233, Number 64) known as "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act" or convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance in a court of Law in the Unites States or any other state, territory or country unless at least ten years have elapsed from date of conviction and that the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the Board that he or she has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since a conviction such that the licensure of the applicant should not be expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety of patients or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal violations."

 

* If questions arise about the validity of an applicant's High School Diploma or GED, EASTERN reserves the right to require additional documentation for confirmation.

**  Class start date may be delayed or cancelled if enrollment is not sufficient.