Apply to the Sharon School of Nursing

How to Apply to the Registered Nursing Program

Acceptance to the Sharon School of Nursing is coordinated by the program’s admission committee and is comprised of two steps: taking the pre-entrance ATI TEAS test (more information below) and completing the online application. For more information, please refer to the Sharon School of Nursing program catalog.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Applications received after March 31 will be reviewed with acceptance contingent upon class availability.

Complete an Application

An application to the Sharon School of Nursing RN Program can be completed using the electronic form linked below. Application will be reviewed upon receipt of $50 application fee. Please also see the information regarding TEAS testing.

Payments for Application Fee

Credit card payments can be accepted over the phone. Please call: 814-333-5651 to remit your payment via credit card. Checks should be made payable to Meadville Medical Center, and sent to:

Sharon School of Nursing
18282 Technology Drive, Suite 301
Meadville, PA 16335

Financial Aid Options for the Sharon School of Nursing

Due to the fact that our school is still a fairly new organization, the Institute for Healthcare Professionals is not participating in Federal Title IV funding programs at this point in time. However, we do have alternative funding resources for students to explore. These include:
 

MMC Tuition Discount
This program is designed to support students in their educational journey while strengthening the local healthcare workforce.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) — PA CareerLink
WIOA is a federally funded program designed to provide eligible individuals with access to employment, education, training, and support services to help them succeed in the labor market. The Sharon School of Nursing is an approved WIOA training provider, and eligible students may receive financial support to help cover the cost of tuition, books, uniforms, and related expenses.
George Wright
Students enrolled in eligible programs may apply for an interest-free loan of up to $20,000 through the George W. Wright Student Aid Fund to assist with college tuition and college-related fees.

 
For complete details on these funding programs and tuition for the Sharon School of Nursing, download our tuition packet at the link below.

Contact Our Financial Aid Officer

Danielle Kightlinger, MBA
Financial Aid Officer, Institute for Healthcare Professionals

Pre-Entrance Exam

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

RN students using computers for work and testingThe Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a 4-part pre-entrance exam (math, English, science and reading) provided through the Assessment Technology Institute (ATI). The exam is administered at the Sharon School of Nursing or online via remote proctor for an additional fee.

To register to take the TEAS online with a remote proctor, please go to: www.atitesting.com. To schedule your TEAS test to take in-person at Sharon School of Nursing, please email sharonson@mmchs.org or call 814-333-5654The required score for the ATI TEAS test is “Proficient”. Please refer to the Admission and Selection of Students Policy in the program catalog for more information. Resource material to study for the TEAS admission test can be found at: www.atitesting.com/teas.

Additional Information

Mailing Address

Requests for information may be mailed to:

Sharon School of Nursing
18282 Technology Drive, Suite 301
Meadville, PA 16335

Accredited by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)The diploma nursing program at Meadville Medical Center at the Sharon School of Nursing located in Meadville, PA is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the diploma nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

Approved by:

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing | Initial Approval
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