Applying to AMH Dixon as a Transfer Student

I am currently enrolled at another college/nursing program.

Nursing (RN) Student Transfer Applicants
All applicants must meet the admission criteria and be accepted by the Admissions Committee. Out of state transcripts may require a copy of the course objectives for our review prior to acceptance of those credits. Two letters of reference from the former School of Nursing attended will be required – one letter from the Director of Nursing Education/Dean of the Progrom and the second from a Clinical Instructor.

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. An electronic payment (through the Bursar tab), 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. An electronic payment (through the Bursar tab), check or money order made payable to the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing should be forwarded by deadline provided. This fee is non-refundable and is not credited to future tuition payments.

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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.
  • Completion of all college prerequisites recommended.
  • 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:

  • College course level student: a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher and satisfactory Standardized testing score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills –TEAS test (see chart below).
  • Effective 7/1/09: Those applicants who have an active application on file, with previous standardized testing submitted will be notified to take the TEAS.
  • If for some reason the applicant’s scores are older than 2 years and the applicant may benefit by taking or repeating their standardized testing, the DSON reserves the right to make a recommendation or require as part of the admission criteria.

Standardized Test Requirements

TEST NAME
EARLY DECISION
REGULAR DECISION
COMMENTS
SAT (high school students only) Total score 1000
Verbal score should be a 450 or higher
Total score 900
Verbal score should be a 450 or higher
Writing section of SAT not included in calculation of score
Test of Essential Academic Skills – TEAS test Adjusted Individual Total Score
Mean – Program =
≥ 75%, at least 60% in each module
Adjusted Individual Total Score
Mean – Program =
≥ 60%, recommended at least 50% in each module
For further explanation of your scores, visit www.atitesting.com

Regular Decision

  • The completed application deadline is January 15th for the selection process for classes commencing the following August.
  • Completion of college prerequisites recommended.
  • 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:

  • College course level student: a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher and satisfactory Standardized testing score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills –TEAS test (see chart below).
  • Effective 7/1/09: Those applicants who have an active application on file, with previous standardized testing submitted will be notified to take the TEAS.
  • If for some reason the applicant’s scores are older than 2 years and the applicant may benefit by taking or repeating their standardized testing, the DSON reserves the right to make a recommendation or require as part of the admission criteria.

Standardized Test Requirements

TEST NAME
EARLY DECISION
REGULAR DECISION
COMMENTS
SAT (high school students only) Total score 1000
Verbal score should be a 450 or higher
Total score 900
Verbal score should be a 450 or higher
Writing section of SAT not included in calculation of score
Test of Essential Academic Skills – TEAS test Adjusted Individual Total Score
Mean – Program =
≥ 75%, at least 60% in each module
Adjusted Individual Total Score
Mean – Program =
≥ 60%, recommended at least 50% in each module
For further explanation of your scores, visit www.atitesting.com

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 science
  • Applicants with a GED must meet the Algebra and Science requirements in addition to the required college courses as stated above.

Transcripts
An official 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.

The following transcripts are required:

  • High School - an official transcript of years completed
  • College - an official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended

 

Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of reference from the former School of Nursing attended will be required – one letter from the Director of Nursing Education/Dean of the Progrom and the second from a Clinical Instructor.Please only submit TWO letters of reference.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RECOMMENDATION FORM (PDF)

Acceptance of College Credits and Other Nursing Program Credits
Candidates’ transcripts will be reviewed for college courses that meet the curriculum requirements for the AMH Dixon SON program. The Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Financial Aid will determine which courses are acceptable to meet these curriculum requirements. Candidates must have obtained a grade of C or better in all college or and a grade of C+ in all nursing courses for acceptance/continuance in the program. Candidates may be requested to submit the course title, number, catalog description, syllabus and course outline for a specific course listed on a transcript.

Applicants may receive credit by examination through successful completion of nationally recognized standardized tests of non-science college laboratory courses within the curriculum. Only students with a C or higher in science laboratory courses from a post-secondary institution can receive credit by examination.

  • Anatomy and Physiology I & II courses must be taken within five years of starting the nursing curriculum.
  • One course in college math must be taken within five years of starting the nursing curriculum.
    Examples Include:
    • Statistics
    • Drug calculations
    • Algebra
    • College Math

 

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
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974

Anti-Discrimination Statement
The Abington Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and School of 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.

 

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