Geisinger Lewistown Hospital nursing program ranked 3rd best in Pennsylvania
“It is an honor for us to receive this recognition, and I am extremely proud of our students and staff. This is a well-deserved acknowledgment of their efforts and their commitment to making our program the best in the state,” said Kirk Thomas, chief administrative officer, Geisinger Western Region.
RegisteredNursing.org ranked the top 30 nursing schools out of the 77 Registered Nursing programs in Pennsylvania by analyzing current and historical NCLEX-RN (The National Council Licensure Examination) "pass rates." Programs reviewed include schools that offer a Diploma in Nursing, Associate in Nursing (ADN/ASN), BSN, or Direct-Entry MSN degree. Geisinger Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing joins Saint Francis University and Waynesburg University in the top 3 list.
"The Geisinger Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing gives students from across the nation a solid knowledge base and exposure to the clinical area to produce competent and high-quality graduate nurses who are ready to practice in today's challenging healthcare environment. Health care is one of the fastest growing sectors of our workforce nationally and locally. With qualified nursing students in higher demand than ever before, our 100 percent job placement rate is evidence that our graduates are entering the workforce as the most prepared candidates for these highly competitive positions," said Maryann Brown, director, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing.
The school accepts students year-round with classes starting in August. Scholarships and financial aid are available for students who fit basic eligibility credentials. To learn more about the Geisinger Lewistown School of Nursing's nursing program, call 717-242-7930 or click here.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
