Make a difference. Become a nurse.
Geisinger School of Nursing
Earn your RN degree in just 2 years with our top-ranked nursing program.
Want a rewarding, in-demand career with lots of opportunity for growth? The Geisinger Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing is a top-ranked Pennsylvania nursing school, with dedicated faculty and staff providing hands-on training through our fully accredited program.
Check out our two-year, full-time nursing program, with classes offered during the day and summer. To graduate with your associate degree in nursing, you’ll need to complete 70 total credits and pass the NCLEX.
Our programs include:
- LPN advanced placement program for those with prior nursing experience*
- Associate degree in nursing (ADN), which prepares entry-level learners to take the NCLEX-RN
No matter which program you choose, your plan of study will include 46 credits in nursing, along with 24 general education credits. You must take nursing courses at the School of Nursing. But you can fulfill your general education requirements at a school of your choice.
If you need to take general education courses, evening classes are available through Harrisburg Area Community College in downtown Lewistown.
*Our LPN advanced placement program gives you credit for your prior nursing experience.
Getting started: How to apply
If you’re interested in our 2-year nursing program, the first step is to complete your application online.
Geisinger School of Nursing
400 Highland Ave.
Lewistown, PA 17044