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Program of
Study & Clinical Component
- All applicants
must fulfill the University’s admission requirements, and
have taken the Test of Essential Academic Skills.
- SAT of 850
or above, OR ACT of 20 or above.
- Pennsylvania
Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Clearance:
- All
nursing students must follow the Nurse Practice Act (Act No.
185-109) of Pennsylvania which states “… The
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 (P.L. 233, No. 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 of the United States or any other state,
territory, or country, unless:
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At least ten years have elapsed from the date of conviction;
and
- The
applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the board that
he/she has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation;
and
- The
applicant otherwise satisfies the qualifications contained
in or authorized by this act; and
- Child
abuse clearance must be free of any convictions during
their lifetime or you cannot be accepted into the program.
If a conviction occurs while a student is enrolled in
the program, the student will be dismissed f rom the program;
and
- Results
of the criminal background check may affect the outcome
of admission to the clinical component of the Nursing
program at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.
Felony
convictions which do not fall into the provisions listed
above, and certain misdemeanors offenses, may be a finding
of impaired moral character. The determination of whether
such conduct constitutes poor moral character is a discretionary
matter for the State Board of Nursing. Any questions can
be directed to the state Board of Nursing at (717) 783-7142.
Download
the complete Admission Information & Requirements Brochure
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