School Description
Provided by St Lukes Hospital School of NursingSt. Luke’s Hospital was the fourth hospital in the country to operate a school for nurses. Today St. Luke’s School of Nursing is the nation’s oldest hospital-based, diploma school in continuous operation.
The school became a reality in 1884 when Dr. William Estes appointed Miss M. J. Merritt from Bellevue Hospital, New York, as principal of the nursing school. Nine students formed the first class.
The reputation of the school flourished during the 1920s and 30s. During World War II, St. Luke’s School of Nursing was approved for the Cadet Nurse Corps program. In 1962, the school was awarded full accreditation from the National League for Nursing. Beginning in 1969, college credits were added to the curriculum.
Today, these college credits in science and liberal arts are prerequisites to entering the nursing program. The School of Nursing is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and was fully reaccredited in 1997 by the National League for Nursing, Accrediting Commission.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 9,925
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 94%
Certificate Programs at St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,925 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 598 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,200 | 25% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,500 | 63% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,000 | 6% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,625 | 94% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
