To apply:

• Speak to an enrollment counselor
• Complete an application
• Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent.
• Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
   

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, and visit our FAFSA page to stay up to date on the latest from federal student aid. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the RN to BSN Completion Program will prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

• Emergency Room Nurse
• Critical Care Nurse
• Nurse Care Manager
• Pediatric Nurse
• Nurse Navigator
• Trauma Nurse
• Staff Nurse
• Nurse Educator in Collegiate setting
• Occupational Health
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Health Coaching

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, about the average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2023 was $86,070.
 

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

Leadership and Healthcare Administration Track 

• Nurse manager and supervisor positions in hospitals, outpatient facilities and long-term care settings
• Quality improvement leaders and project managers
• Magnet® coordinator
• Nurse recruitment and retention roles
• Home care service supervisors and managers
• Case management positions
• Staffing agency leadership positions
• Leadership roles in government agencies, nursing associations or nonprofit organizations

Education Track

• Nursing faculty positions in LPN, ADN and BSN programs, including classroom, laboratory and clinical roles
• Teaching positions in programs offering online education in pre- and post-licensure nursing programs
• Staff development education roles in hospital, long-term care or outpatient settings
• Clinical nursing instructor
• Nurse residency coordinator
• Product educators for medical devices and equipment
• Representatives to educate, train and market services of simulation services and equipment
• Educational product development

Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Track

• Office practices serving adults from 18 to elders
• Freestanding urgent care facilities
• Family care clinics
• Women’s health services
• Hospital-based healthcare practices
• Specialty clinics (cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, etc.)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 40 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2023 was $129,480. Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average. The median annual wage in 2021 was $110,680.