Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

About the School

The School of Nursing was founded in 1898 and graduated five women in 1901. Since that time, the School has graduated over 2,000 men and women. Many of our graduates hold distinguished positions in nursing leadership, education, hospitals and other health related services.

Our hospital-based diploma program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. We offer a 16-month daytime program that spans two academic years and begins in either the fall or spring semester

Through a unique blend of nursing theory, a strong clinical component, and a focus on community service, our students are extremely well prepared for their future careers as nurses. The pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) averaged 98.08% for 2023 and 100% for 2024 and 89.36% for 2025. This is above the national pass rate for all RN programs.

Hands-on clinical experience, highly educated and experienced faculty and low student to faculty ratio in the clinical setting is the key to a quality education. With first-year annual cost of $15,935, excluding required fees and a second-year annual cost of $16,881 excluding required fees, Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing provides the opportunity for a quality nursing education at a reasonable cost. Many of our graduates go on to obtain a BS in Nursing in as few as six months after passing the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital and the School of Nursing have great faith in our mission and commitment to the highest standards of medical and nursing excellence. We are confident that our future is as bright as our past.

Feel free to call us at: 215-487-4344.