- Nursing, ASN
Clarion, Edinboro, Somerset - Nursing, BSN
Clarion, Edinboro - Nursing, RN to BSN
Global Online
School of Nursing
Empowering Future Nurses | Serving Western Pennsylvania
About the School
The PennWest School of Nursing empowers future nurses and serves Western Pennsylvania through innovation, academic excellence, collaboration, and community engagement.
Academic Programs
The PennWest offers a full range of accessible, accredited nursing programs across its campuses and online:
Undergraduate
Graduate
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Certificate
Clarion - Nursing, MSN - Administration and Leadership
Global Online - Nursing, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Global Online - MBA-MSN
Global Online - Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
Global Online
Nationally Accredited
All programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or both.
Hands-On, Real-World Learning
PennWest’s nursing programs integrate practical experience to prepare students for clinical excellence:
- Simulation Labs: High-tech, realistic scenarios build clinical and critical thinking skills
- Clinical Placements: Diverse, real-world experiences in hospitals, clinics, and communities
- Community Projects: Service-based learning to address local health needs
Collaborative & Interdisciplinary Learning
Nursing students work alongside peers from:
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Science and Health Promotion
- Pre-Health Professions and Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
PennWest Community Health
Through the PennWest Community Health initiative, students apply their learning in settings that serve the public while gaining valuable experience. Local community services across Western Pennsylvania include:
- PA Thrive Partnership
- Speech-Language-Hearing Clinics (California, Clarion, Edinboro)
- School Psychology Clinic
- Community Learning Workshop
Strategic Partnerships for Workforce Development
PennWest collaborates with regional employers to align student education with workforce needs:
* Scholars Network: Loan repayment support for nursing graduates
* AHN–St. Vincent’s Talent Attraction Program: Connecting students with employment pathways
* UPMC Tuition Discounts: 20% off select nursing programs for UPMC employees
Contact Us
PennWest School of Nursing
Craig Coleman
Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services
ccoleman@pennwest.edu
814-732-1407