Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Schools of Nursing are now accepting applications for full-time and part-time nursing students for their incoming classes. 

Applications will be accepted through May 1 for students interested in the full-time registered nurse (RN) programs at West Penn Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, and Citizens School of Nursing in Tarentum. 

Classes will begin on August 18, 2025. 

According to AHN, both schools offer a 22 month curriculum with classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences led by highly qualified faculty members. The schools also offer small class sizes and one-on-one learning opportunities. 

The Citizens School of Nursing also offers a part-time RN nursing program. The program provides increased flexibility for students through evening and weekend classes stretched over 32 months. 

The deadline to apply to the part-time RN program is September 1. Classes will begin on January 6, 2026. 

According to the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, the state is projected to have a shortfall of more than 20,000 nurses by 2026. 

On-site dormitory-style housing is available at the West Penn School of Nursing. The Citizens School of Nursing offers free, on-site parking. 

Additionally, AHN Schools of Nursing offers various types of financial aid. More information on financial aid, grants, loans, and scholarships can be found on AHN's website.