| Applying to AMH Dixon as a High School
Student
I have a high school diploma or GED. I have no
college credits.

Admission Policy
The Admissions Committee, representing the Faculty of the School of
Nursing, selects applicants who satisfy the admission criteria and demonstrate
the capability of completing the program and becoming registered nurses.
The number of students accepted is determined by the committee based
on variables, which include the availability of adequate clinical facilities
and the faculty to student ratio. Applicants are considered on an individual
basis. Written notice of the committee’s decision will be mailed
after the decision date.
Application/Acceptance
Fees
When filing an application for admission to the School of Nursing, each
applicant pays an application fee. A check or money order made payable
to the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing should be
forwarded with the completed application. No refund is made after the
application is filed. An acceptance fee is required after notification
of acceptance in order to reserve a place in the class.
Early Decision
- The
completed application deadline is November 15th for the selection
process for classes commencing the following August.
- Reviews will
be conducted on those with a minimum of five of the nine
prerequisite college courses completed, two of which must be science
courses. (enrolled High School and enrolled GED students exempt)
- Completion of all college prerequisites recommended.
(enrolled High School and enrolled GED students exempt)
- All early
decision acceptances are provisional pending successful completion
of any remaining college pre-requisite courses or admission criteria.
- Non-USA citizens must show an official permanent resident card
in person for photocopying to maintain on file and complete a G-639
form
or other required forms from Homeland Security.
- All applicants will be notified
by mail of decision of acceptance, provisional acceptance, rejection,
or rollover on or before December
15th.
Preference is given to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- High School student: must rank in upper half of high school class;
have a High School GPA of 3.0 or higher. Combined Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Verbal and Math of 900 or above (450 Verbal)
- College course level student: a cumulative college GPA of 3.0
or higher; satisfactory Standardized testing scores (SAT, ACT, GRE,
or NLN Pre-Assessment Exam).
Regular Decision
- The
completed application deadline is January 15th for the selection
process for classes commencing the following August.
- Completion of
college prerequisites recommended. (enrolled High School and enrolled
GED students exempt)
- All regular decision acceptances
are provisional pending successful completion of any remaining college
prerequisite courses or admission
criteria.
- Non-USA citizens must show an official permanent resident
card in person for photocopying to maintain on file and complete
a G-639 form or
other required forms from Homeland Security.
- All applicants will be notified by
mail of decision of acceptance, provisional acceptance, rejection,
or rollover on or before February
15th.
Preference is given to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- High
School student: must have a High School GPA of 2.50 or higher; combined
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Verbal and
Math of 900 or above (450 Verbal).
- College course level student:
must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher; combined Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Verbal
and
Math of 900 or above (450 verbal). NLN Pre-Assessment Exam – RN,
Composite Diploma (DI) percentile result range is 40% DI
or higher. NLN testing will be required for those without SAT
scores and recommended for scores
that fall below 900.
Educational Requirements
- All applicants for admission must provide
proof of graduation from high school or have a General Educational
Diploma (GED) with scores
- High School Courses (at least a letter
grade of C)
- Required:
- English - 4 units
- Social Studies - 3 units
- Science - 2 units
- Biology with a related laboratory
- Chemistry with a related laboratory
- Mathematics - 2 units (one of which must
be Algebra)
- Recommended:
- Geometry, Nutrition, Word Processing,
Psychology, Sociology, Anatomy, Physiology, Computer Science
- Others include: foreign language, physical,
biological and behavioral sciences
- Applicants with a GED must meet the Algebra
and Science requirements in addition to the required college courses
as
stated above.
Transcripts
An official High School transcript (signed and with the school seal
affixed) from each school attended must be submitted to the Admission
Office. The student must ensure that all final official transcripts
are submitted prior to entering the program. If
you need to look up SAT scores and have them sent to the school,
please see the CollegeBoard.com website
for more information.
Standardized Test Requirements
Letters
of Recommendation
A total of two letters of reference are required.
These letters must be from the following:
- employer
- professor
- advisor
- High School teacher
- High School counselor
- volunteer coordinator
- clergy
Please only submit TWO letters of reference.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
THE RECOMMENDATION FORM (PDF)
The Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of
Nursing abides by the
following government regulations:
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF NURSING'S POSITION
REGARDING FELONIOUS ACTS AND LICENSURE. (THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT, 1972. P.L. 233, NO. 64).
- PENNSYLVANIA'S CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW,
11 P.S. 2223.1 (E).
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record Check
Anti-Discrimination
Statement
The Abington Memorial Hospital schools of Nursing, Nuclear Medicine
Technology and Radiologic Technology are equal opportunity institutions.
They do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or veteran
status in their educational policies, admission policies, scholarship
and loan programs and other institutionally administered programs.
If you have read the above information and
would like to apply to AMH Dixon, please click the links below for the
next steps.
APPLICATION
FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
FORM (PDF)
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