A student who needs to complete less than one term may participate in graduation exercises with his or her class, but the diploma will not be granted until all requirements are met. The senior student receives employment and career counseling by scheduling appointments with the Administrative Assistant. All fees and outstanding debts must be paid and all Hospital property, e.g., Library materials and name pins, returned before a diploma is granted. The diploma and pin of the School of Nursing are awarded at the graduation ceremony.
Graduates receive recognition for academic honor roll placement and clinical attendance.
Conemaugh graduates are encouraged to become active members of the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Alumni Association and other professional organizations. Any student or prospective student to whom this policy may apply, should contact the State Board of Nursing. The State of Pennsylvania and most other states allow the graduate to practice professional nursing under a Temporary Practice Permit up to one year or until results of the licensure examination are received. If the graduate fails the licensure examination, the temporary permit expires immediately. It has been our experience that graduates who actively sought employment as a graduate nurse were able to procure it.