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Our graduates are ready. They are well-prepared. And they are employable in all 50 states.

Nurses     SON Graduation

In fact, more than 95% of 2011 graduates were employed in the nursing field within three months of graduation. They put their skills to use in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, physician offices, dialysis centers, hospice organizations, nursing homes and assisted living facilities and home health agencies.

 

Passed state boards on 1st attempt    

Passed state boards on 2nd attempt

Employed 3 months after graduation

Hired by Conemaugh MMC

Class of 2011

97.6%

100%

95% +

81%

Class of 2010

93.0%

100%

98%

84%

Class of 2009

88.42%

100%

100%

80%

Our graduates also tend to score higher than their peers across the country on national tests, such as the ATI RN comprehensive predictor and the NLN Diagnostic Readiness Exams.

Student with Baby 2    SON student with baby

What Our Graduates Say
In a recent survey, nine out of 10 graduates said they would recommend Conemaugh School of Nursing.

  • 100% were satisfied with the nursing education
  • 96% agreed that the clinical practice environments support student learning and program outcomes
  • 93% agreed that the program length was appropriate and consistent with best practices
  • Program strengths included clinical time, hands-on learning, and knowledgeable and experienced faculty