Established in 1862, the University of South Dakota (USD) was the first university in the state. The school provides undergraduate and graduate education, in a wide range of fields. Areas of study include liberal arts, business, education, fine arts, health sciences, law, and medicine. Among undergraduate students, nursing is the most popular major. USD offers nursing programs on its main campus in Vermillion (in the southeast corner of South Dakota), as well as at its satellite sites in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Watertown, and through distance learning technology. USD’s nursing programs have approval from the South Dakota Board of
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Prospective nurses in the northern portion of South Carolina have a variety of options when it comes to choosing a program. Depending on their desired level of education (certificate, diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree), students in the area can choose between studying at York Technical College (YTC, York Tech) in Rock Hill or at the University of South Carolina Lancaster (USC Lancaster, USCL). York Technical College, founded in 1964, offers a certificate program for nurse assistants, a diploma program for practical nurses, and cooperating with the University of South Carolina Lancaster, also offers an associate degree in nursing. Besides
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The University of South Carolina Upstate (USCU, USC Upstate), originally the Spartanburg Regional Campus of the University of South Carolina, was founded in 1967 in response to the closing of the nursing diploma program at Spartanburg General Hospital. Anticipating a nursing shortage, the college was founded to train nurses for the Spartanburg, South Carolina area. It expanded, added additional programs, and became its own university, although still part of the South Carolina higher education system. Nursing remains a focus of the University of South Carolina Upstate, although the university also offers degrees in the arts and sciences, business, and education.
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The University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken, USCA), a member of the South Carolina higher education system, traces its roots back to 1961. The college caters mainly to undergraduate students, offering thirty-five different undergraduate majors. The majority of students are commuters (almost 80 percent), and residents of South Carolina (over 90 percent). Approximately 3000 students are enrolled in the University of South Carolina Aiken’s educational programs, including its program in nursing. The undergraduate nursing program, which offers different tracks for incoming students with different levels of education, is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Council (NLNAC) and
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The University of South Carolina (USC), located in Columbia, is the flagship university of the South Carolina higher education system. The university has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to 1805, and currently serves over 30,000 students in over 300 different degree programs. Among those degree programs are several in the field of nursing, at the undergraduate and graduate level. All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Bachelor of Science in Nursing Through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, a prospective Registered Nurse (RN) will receive a background in the liberal
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Residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina can take advantage of educational opportunities offered by Trident Technical College (TTC, Trident Tech). The college serves about 17,000 students on multiple campus locations, including North Charleston, Moncks Corner, Summerville, St. George, Charleston, Hollywood, and Mount Pleasant. TTC offers over 150 different programs of study, including several in the field of nursing. The nursing program at TTC is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Practical Nursing Diploma A prospective Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) should enroll in the Practical Nursing Diploma program, which is offered in both
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As the name suggests, Tri-County Technical College (TCTC, Tric-County Tech) serves residents in three South Carolina counties: Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens. The college has four different locations, in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca, and offers over seventy programs of study. Approximately 13,000 students take advantage of the college’s educational opportunities, many of which are in the rapidly expanding health science field, including nursing. The nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Practical Nursing Diploma In order to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), a student can complete Tri-County Technical College’s practical nursing diploma
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The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL, Lowcountry Tech) has a unique history, dating back to the Mather School for the daughters of freed slaves (founded in 1864). Since that foundation, the school gradually shifted focus from elementary education to industrial training, and opened up to boys. In 1988, the school was officially named the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Now, the college enrolls over 10,000 students of all races in its associate-degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Students can take classes on the main campus in Beaufort, or on one of the satellite campuses in Varnville, Bluffton, and Walterboro. TCL
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Spartanburg Community College (SCC) was founded in 1963, as part of the South Carolina Legislature’s decision to actively support and encourage technical education in the state. While the enrollment at Spartanburg Community College was small at first, the school rapidly expanded, opening up satellite campuses and adding new programs in a wide variety of fields. Now, the college operates out of four locations (Spartanburg, Gaffney, Duncan, and Union), serves over 5000 students, and offers over 100 different associate-degree, certificate, and diploma programs. Among those programs is one program for prospective nurses and one program for prospective certified nurse assistants. Here
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South Carolina State University (SC State, SCSU) in Orangeburg, founded in 1896, is a historically black college and has a rich history of civil rights activism. As of 1966, the university has accepted students of all races. Now, over 5000 students are enrolled in its programs, mostly at the undergraduate level, although the university does offer a few graduate programs as well. SC State, through its College of Business and Applied Professional Sciences, offers a bachelor’s degree in nursing, with three different tracks. The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the
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From its main campus in Greenwood, as well as through its other six campuses in the surrounding area, Piedmont Technical College (founded in 1966) offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in a wide variety of fields. In response to a growing need for trained healthcare professionals, the college opened its health sciences department in 1981. As part of this development, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) started two programs in the nursing field: one at the associate-degree level and one at the diploma level. The nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, and approved by the South
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Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech, OCTC) opened in 1968, under the name Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center. Its mission was, and still is, to provide technical training to residents of the surrounding area, in order to keep industry alive and thriving in South Carolina. Seeing the rapid expansion of the healthcare field, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College opened its health sciences department in 1988. As part of this department, the college offers training programs for prospective nurses and nurse assistants. The nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Diploma in Applied Science, Major in Practical Nursing By earning
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With seven campuses in the Columbia area, Midlands Technical College (MTC) serves the residents of Richland and Lexington counties. It was founded in 1974, as the result of a merger of three career-training schools. Now it enrolls over 18,000 students. From Midlands Technical College, students can move directly into careers or can transition to four-year colleges and universities. Through its Department of Nursing on its Airport Campus in West Columbia, Midlands Technical College prepares students for careers in the field of nursing. The school’s nursing programs are approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the National
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The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), founded in 1824, was the first medical school in the Deep South, and only the tenth medical school in the United States. While the university still focuses on training physicians, it has branched out since its foundation to include training programs for many other types of healthcare professionals, including dentists, biomedical research scientists, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, and nurses. Through its College of Nursing, the Medical University of South Carolina offers programs for nurses at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral level. All nursing programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
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Marion County Technical Education Center (MCTEC), which was founded in 1968, provides high school students from Marion County, South Carolina with the opportunity to learn a professional skill while, at the same time, earning a high school diploma from a traditional high school. MCTEC offers eight different training programs, each of which takes two years to complete. Students can use the skills they learn through these programs to enter the work force directly from high school, or they can transfer college credits (eight credits per program) toward a college-level work-training program. For students who are considering a career in the
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Lander University (LU) in western South Carolina, originally named Williamston Female College, was founded in 1872. It is now a public, co-educational school, offering undergraduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing, as well as graduate programs in education. Lander University prides itself on the small-school atmosphere; the student population is relatively small (around 3000 students) and the ratio of students to faculty is seventeen to one. As part of its College of Science and Mathematics, the Lander University Department of Nursing offers undergraduate programs for prospective nurses and for Registered Nurses (RN) who wish to continue
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On its three campuses in Conway, Georgetown, and Myrtle Beach, Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college was founded in 1966 to serve the residents of Horry and Georgetown counties, and now over 10,000 students enroll in the college’s for-credit courses. In addition to degree-seeking students, HGTC serves about 18,000 students in its non-credit, continuing education classes. As a professional training school, one of HGTC’s main areas of focus is the health sciences field. It offers a variety of programs in this rapidly expanding field, including several in the field of nursing. The nursing
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Located just outside Florence, South Carolina, Francis Marion University (founded in 1970) serves the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. About 95 percent of the students at this state school are from South Carolina. They can pursue undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business, education, and nursing, and graduate degrees in business, education, and psychology. While Francis Marion University (FMU) has hosted nursing students since 1998, it didn’t found its own Department of Nursing until 2004. Prior to that, Francis Marion University hosted students from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Francis Marion University acted as a
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Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC), founded in 1963, offers professional training programs to residents of Florence, Darlington, and Marion counties. Over 5000 students take advantage of the opportunities provided, taking classes at the main campus in Florence, as well as at the satellite campuses in Hartsville, Lake City, Mullins, and at the health sciences campus in downtown Florence. At the downtown Florence health sciences campus, Florence-Darlington Technical College offers several nursing programs, which are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Nursing. Practical Nursing
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Charleston Southern University (CSU), a Christian university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, serves just over 3000 students. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees; the university does not offer any doctoral programs. Although the university was founded in 1964, its nursing school is a more recent addition. The Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing was founded in 1994, and the first nursing students graduated with bachelor’s degrees in 1998. The nursing programs that it offers are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Bachelor of Science
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Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC), originally named Sumter Area Technical Education Center, was founded in 1962 in order to offer technical training to residents of Sumter, Clarendon, Kershaw, and Lee Counties. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas, as well as non-credit and continuing education classes. From Central Carolina Technical College, students can go directly into careers, or they may transfer into four-year schools. As part of its Health Sciences Division, Central Carolina Technical College prepares students for direct entry into the nursing field. The college offers two nursing programs, both of which have accreditation from the National League
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Aiken Technical College (ATC), founded in 1972, is one of the sixteen members of the South Carolina Technical College System. Over 3000 students take classes at the college each year for credit and over 10,000 students each year participate in the non-credit, continuing education courses. From Aiken Technical College, students can enter the workforce directly, or transfer into a four-year school. Among its professional training programs, Aiken Technical College offers several in the health sciences field, including nursing. Students can train to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Registered Nurses (RN). Both programs have accreditation from the National League for
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The University of Rhode Island (URI), founded in 1888, is the flagship school in the Rhode Island higher education system. It has four campuses: the main campus is located in Kingston, the Center for Continuing Education is located in Providence, the renowned School of Oceanography is located in Narragansett, and the National Center for Environmental Education is located in West Greenwich. Over 16,000 students take classes at URI, and among these students, the most popular major is nursing. URI’s College of Nursing offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs, all of which are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Salve Regina University (SRU), founded in 1947, is justifiably famous for its scenic campus. The university occupies several of the historic Newport Mansions, along the scenic Cliff Walk, overlooking the Sakonnet River. In addition to its unique campus, Salve Regina University is respected in Rhode Island and the surrounding area for its academic programs, at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. Approximately 2500 students take classes at the university, working toward degrees in the humanities, education, social work, science, business, and nursing. Through its Department of Nursing, Salve Regina University offers nursing programs at the undergraduate level for prospective
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St. Joseph School of Nursing at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, is a part of St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island, an organization which includes Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, St. Joseph Center for Health and Human Services, and Southern New England Rehabilitation Center. The school is an affiliate of CharterCARE Health Partners, which operates Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The St. Joseph School of Nursing (SJSN, SJSON), which has been in existence since 1899, is on the campus of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. It offers a diploma in nursing
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Rhode Island College (RIC) was founded in 1854 as a teacher training school. While it still has strong and well respected programs in education, the school has since branched out to offer degrees in the arts and sciences, business, social work, and nursing. As part of its School of Nursing, RIC offers baccalaureate and graduate programs in nursing, all of which are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Basic Baccalaureate Program The Basic Baccalaureate Program, which awards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, takes four years to complete following
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On its numerous campuses throughout the state, Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) offers career-training and academic programs to students. The main campuses are in Warwick (Knight Campus), Lincoln (Flanagan Campus), Providence (Liston Campus), and Newport (Newport County Campus). Satellite campuses are located in Providence (Downcity Campus) and Westerly (Westerly Middle School), and some distance education classes are available as well. Community College of Rhode Island has been preparing students for direct entry into the workforce as well as for transition to four-year colleges since 1960. One of the careers that a student at CCRI can prepare for is nursing.
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York College of Pennsylvania (YCP), which dates back to 1787, has a long history of academic success. The university offers over fifty undergraduate majors, as well as programs in nursing, business administration, and education at the graduate level. As part of the university’s Department of Nursing, York College of Pennsylvania offers training for prospective nurses, and continuing education for nurses of all different levels. All the nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor of Science Students in the Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in nursing program spend the first three semesters completing general
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Wilkes University (WU), founded in 1933, is situated in northeastern Pennsylvania. It is a relatively small university, enrolling just over 2000 students in its programs in the humanities, arts, social sciences, business, health sciences, sciences, and engineering. As part of its Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing, Wilkes University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, all accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BS Program Over the course of four years, the Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in nursing program at
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCUPA, WCU), part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, was founded in 1871 as a teacher college. Since that time, it has branched out to include degrees in the arts and sciences, business and public affairs, health sciences and visual and performing arts. Over 14,000 students are enrolled in programs through West Chester University of Pennsylvania, including programs through the Department of Nursing (part of the College of Health Sciences). The nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Waynesburg University (WU) of Pennsylvania, located about one hour south of Pittsburgh, was founded in 1849. In addition to its main campus at Waynesburg, the university has extension centers for adult education in Southpointe, Monroeville, and North Hills (all in the suburbs of Pittsburgh). The university specializes in programs in business, communication, education, nursing, and law. Approximately 1500 students take classes at the university; two-thirds of them are undergraduate students. The school’s nursing program boasts a high rate of success (including a first-time pass rate of 100 percent on the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses) and is fully
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Since 1897, The Washington Hospital School of Nursing (WHSN, WHSON) has been training prospective nurses through its diploma program. The School of Nursing, like the Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and the Family Medicine Residency Program, are part of The Washington Hospital, a regional healthcare leader in southwest Pennsylvania. Since the foundation of the School of Nursing (SON), more than 4000 nurses have successfully completed the program and gone into the nursing profession. The diploma in nursing program holds accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Here is
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Villanova University (VU) of Pennsylvania, founded in 1842, has always had a reputation for academic excellence. The university is competitive, accepting approximately 10 percent of the applicants to its undergraduate programs. Villanova University offers programs in the liberal arts, business, engineering, law, and nursing. The College of Nursing offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, all of which are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing The traditional, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for incoming freshmen. During the first two years, students mainly fulfill university general education
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Since 1910, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret School of Nursing (UPMC SMSON) has been training future nurses. The School of Nursing is a part of UPMC St. Margaret, a 294-bed hospital specializing in acute care. There are no residential facilities for nursing students; the school is a commuter school. Students can choose the most convenient location for their classes, however. They can take classes at the UPMC St. Margaret campus, which is located in Blawnox. In this case, they will complete clinical rotations at UPMC St. Margaret. They also have the option of taking classes at the
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The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside School of Nursing (UPMC SHY SON), originally known as the Pittsburgh Training School for Nurses, has been in existence since 1884. Over 4000 students have graduated from its nursing program since the time of its foundation. The school cooperates with UPMC Shadyside Hospital (one of the two campuses of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside) in order to provide a rigorous clinical experience for its students, as well as career opportunities for graduates. Here is an overview of the Shadyside School of Nursing’s program: Diploma in Nursing Program Overview Shadyside School of Nursing’s Diploma in Nursing
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The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing (MHSN), which is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Mercy (UPMC Mercy) has been training nurses in the Pittsburgh area since 1893. The school offers a hospital-based nursing diploma program which, in the years since it first began, has trained nearly 6000 nurses who have gone on to successful careers in the nursing field. Here is an overview of the program: Diploma in Nursing Program Overview A student in the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing’s Diploma in Nursing program must commit to twenty-one consecutive months of full-time study to complete the
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The University of Scranton, originally called Saint Thomas College, was founded in 1888. Over 6000 students take classes through the university each year; the majority of the students are undergraduates, although the university does also offer graduate programs. As part of its Panuska College of Professional Studies, the University of Scranton of Pennsylvania offers programs for prospective nurses as well as continuing education programs for current nurses. All the programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BS The University of Scranton’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program (also called
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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt Bradford, UPB), which was founded in 1963, is located in the northwest part of Pennsylvania. The school enrolls approximately 1500 students in its associate-degree, bachelor’s-degree, and graduate-degree programs. Among the programs are several in the field of nursing, offered through the school’s Biological and Health Sciences Academic Division. The nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Associate of Science in Nursing – Nursing-AS The university’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, called Nursing-AS, is a two-year program. Before
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On its main campus in Pittsburgh, as well as through its satellite campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) serves over 34,000 students. Students are enrolled in baccalaureate and graduate programs, as well as in continuing education courses. The University, which was founded in 1787, has a long history of academic rigor, cutting-edge research, and scholarship. Its nursing department is no different. It boasts a high rate of success for its graduates (for example, a pass rate of 95 percent on the Registered Nurse licensing exam). All the programs through the University of Pittsburgh School
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As a member of the prestigious Ivy League, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn, Penn) has an academic reputation to uphold. The school, which was founded in 1740, is renowned for its educational programs, its research, and its scholarship. Approximately 25,000 students are enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania. Of these, just over 1000 are enrolled in programs through the School of Nursing. The University of Pennsylvania offers nursing programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level. All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing A student with no experience or education in
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Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) in Pennsylvania is committed to providing the highest quality of training in the healthcare field. Since 1824, the university has been training healthcare professionals; it trains future doctors, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, and many other types of healthcare professionals. Its location in downtown Philadelphia allows Thomas Jefferson University to offer its students hands-on experience in Philadelphia’s prestigious hospitals. For prospective nurses and nurses who wish to continue their education, Thomas Jefferson University provides a variety of opportunities through the Jefferson School of Nursing. The programs have a high rate of success; the school boasts a pass rate
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Temple University Health System (TUHS) in Philadelphia was founded in 1995 in order to coordinate all the medical offerings of Temple University. Temple University Health System includes three hospitals, an ambulatory care center, a transport team, and a physicians’ group. In addition, Temple University Health System supports medical, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry training and education programs offered through Temple University (TU) and the affiliated hospitals. Among the nursing programs that it supports are programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level through Temple University College of Health Professions and Social Work, as well as a diploma nursing program offered through
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Robert Morris University (RMU) in Pennsylvania, a private university just outside Pittsburg, focuses on delivering high-quality professional training programs. The university has been in existence since 1921, and it enrolls over 5000 students in its programs in education, engineering, business, information technology, and health sciences. Robert Morris University holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; its programs have separate accreditations. The nursing programs, which are part of the School of Nursing and Health Services, hold accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Traditional Track A student with no previous nursing
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Misericordia University (MU), founded in 1924, is a small, Roman Catholic college located in Dallas, Pennsylvania. Students who are looking for a small-school feel will find it here: less than 3000 students are enrolled at the college, and the student to faculty ratio is twelve to one. The school specializes in liberal arts, professional studies, and pre-professional studies. The nursing department, which is part of the College of Health Sciences, is one of the school’s strongest departments. Prospective nurses, as well as nurses seeking continuing education, have educational options through Misericordia University. All nursing programs are accredited by the Commission
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From its location in the middle of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University (founded in 1855) offers the attractions of a scenic, rural campus and, at the same time, the opportunities of a metropolitan area (It is only an hour from Baltimore and Philadelphia.) Over 8000 students are enrolled at this college, which is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The vast majority of the students (over 7000) are undergraduates. Through the School of Science and Mathematics, both undergraduate and graduate students at Millersville University (MU) can pursue nursing education. The college’s nursing programs have accreditation from the
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Mifflin Juniata Career and Technology Center (MJCTC), which was founded in 1968, cooperates with nearby high schools to provide work-training opportunities to approximately 500 high school students a year. Students in grades ten through twelve from the high schools in the Juniata and Mifflin County School Districts are eligible to spend half of each school day at the career and technology center, preparing for a direct entry from high school into the work force or getting a head start on college-level programs. In addition to educating high school students, Mifflin Juniata Career and Technology Center provides adult education classes, including
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Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing (HVSSN), located just outside Pittsburgh, is part of Heritage Valley Health Systems, a healthcare foundation that includes Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital, Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital, four affiliated physician groups, and healthcare centers in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. The School of Nursing has been in existence since 1916. Its nursing program prepares students for Registered Nurse (RN) positions and for further nursing education. Diploma in Nursing Program Overview Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing begins its nursing program each fall. The entire program takes two full years to complete. It is
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Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), founded in 1964, serves all of central Pennsylvania through its campuses in Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, as well as through online courses. Over 70,000 students are enrolled in for-credit, noncredit, and distance-education courses. Many of the students are enrolled in programs in the healthcare field, including nursing programs. Harrisburg Area Community College’s nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Nurse Aide (CNA) Program A Nurse Assistant program provides a quick entry into the nursing field, and also provides the
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Since 1948, Gwynedd-Mercy College (GMC) has focused on delivering high-quality professional education in the health care, education, and business fields, while at the same time ensuring that all students receive a strong core in the liberal arts. The main campus is located in Gwynedd Valley, thirty minutes outside Philadelphia. In addition, the college has a campus in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and Centers for LifeLong Learning in Philadelphia and East Norriton. Gwynedd-Mercy College is the home of the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing, which offers several different degree paths for prospective nurses and nurses who wish to continue their education. All
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The Aria Health School of Nursing (AHSN), formerly called the Frankford Hospital School of Nursing, has been training nurses in the Philadelphia area since 1903. It has always been affiliated with the Frankford Hospital, but as Frankford Hospital expanded and opened up additional campuses in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the name was changed to Aria Health System. The nursing school changed its name along with the original Frankford Hospital. Aria Health School of Nursing offers only one program, a diploma in nursing, and the school takes pride in its rigorous, highly successful program. (Approximately 95 percent of the school’s
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Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (FCCTI) gives high school students from Fayette County, Pennsylvania the opportunity to learn a professional skill, as well as earn a high school diploma. Students can either prepare to enter the work force directly from high school, or they can earn credits toward a college-level work-training program. In addition to its classes for high school students, Fayette County Career and Technical Institute gives adults the chance to return to school for professional development. For students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health services field, Fayette County Career and Technical Institute offers
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Widener University (WU) in Pennsylvania strives to provide more than just academics. The metropolitan university provides programs anchored in the liberal arts and sciences integrated with career-building skills and a community service focus. Widener is proud to produce alumni dedicated to remaining in their community and providing much-needed services. WU’s School of Nursing offers bachelors, masters, and doctorate level degree programs to meet the requirements of nursing students at all stages of their careers. Nursing Program Review Widener University’s Nursing Program is an ideal choice for students interested in careers in the dynamic field of nursing. The healthcare system of
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Venango Technology Center (VTC, Venango Tech) in Pennsylvania, also known as Venango County Area Vocational Technical School (VCAVT), was developed to mainly speak to the occupational and educational needs of near-by area students from the Cranberry, East and West Forest, Franklin, Oil City, Titusville, and Valley Grove School Districts. The school offers several programs from which to choose that provide career-building technical skills and solid academics. Nursing Program Review Venango Technology Center’s Nursing Program is among the most popular of the institutions occupational training offerings. This program is offered to the adult and continuing studies students that choose VTC for
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University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (UPT, Pitt-Titusville) is one of a large network of campuses and schools in Pennsylvania associated with the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh. The main school was established in 1787 as a tiny private academy. In its over 220 years the University has grown from its log cabin beginnings to a technologically advanced series of schools and programs providing its thousands of students tremendous opportunity for educational and personal growth. Nursing Program Review The University of Pittsburgh-Titusville Nursing Program exhibits the University’s attention to detail and dedication to excellence through both its faculty and curriculum. The program
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One of the most well-known Universities in the nation, Temple University (TU) of Pennsylvania offers a long list of academic and research programs in a technologically advanced suburban campus environment. Students are able to take advantage of a rich study abroad program as well as a faculty devoted to the success of each individual student. The nursing program at TU is administered by its College of Health Professions and Social Work (CHPSW). Nursing Program Review Today’s healthcare system is one of constant change; prompting the need for nurses to play an even more critical role in the care of patients.
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With more than 150 settings throughout the region, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) offers a wide range of medical treatments to acute and chronic patients. The location of its flagship hospital is in Bethlehem in Pennsylvania and provides complex and specialized services as well as meaningful training to future health professionals. This maintains a high level of quality and superior care to area residents. Nursing Program Review The St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing (SLHSON) is proud to be only the fourth program of its kind in the history of the nation. Today it is the oldest continuously operating
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Now an extensive network of medical service centers, Sharon Regional Health System (SRHS) began operating as one hospital in the 1800s. The system not only provides high quality medical care to a wide variety of acute and chronic patients in Pennsylvania, but also offers educational opportunities to the future generations of medical professionals to ensure they will always be staffed with the most skilled and knowledgeable members of the field. Nursing Program Review The first class of future nurses entered the Sharon Regional Health System School of Nursing in 1899. This class began a tradition of dedicated learning in the
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A division of the expansive Pennsylvania State University network, Schuylkill Medical Center (SMC) is a part of the Schuylkill campus of the school. This campus found its origin during the Depression when area residents were looking for inexpensive but quality post-secondary institutes of education. In 1934 the Pottsville area was adopted as a satellite location of Undergraduate study and it continues to offer not only thorough education and training but comprehensive medical services at the Medical Center. Nursing Program Review Providing comprehensive and attentive care to a variety of patients in the surrounding area is the main goal of Schuylkill
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Saint Francis University (SFU) is proud to be the oldest operating University based on Franciscan values in the nation. This school encourages students to blend Catholic teachings and sentiments into everything that they do, including education. The nearly 2,500 students enrolled in Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania strive to embody a sense of service, compassion and Franciscan values as they engage in SFU’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Nursing Program Review The field of nursing presents many opportunities for students to exemplify the teachings and values of the Franciscan tradition. Nursing as a profession is defined by providing compassionate, nurturing care
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An affiliate of the Pennsylvania State University system, Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT, Penn College, Penn Tech) is proud to have the second-highest annual enrollment in the network of schools. The highly advanced campus of this College provides students with the technology and devoted instruction to succeed in a wide variety of programs. Nursing Program Review With the radical changes in the health system that have been seen in recent years there has be a surge in the need for skill medical professionals, particularly nurses. These workers provide crucial care to patients from simple injuries to complex illnesses and end-of-life
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