Urbana University (UU) was founded in 1850. Although placed in a relatively small college campus altogether, it is very proud to have a liberal arts education on offer that focuses more on individual attention for each student and closer connections with the faculty members. Urbana University – College of Nursing This program has been at Urbana University since 2003 and is affiliated with the Springfield Regional School of Nursing. This program has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has also been accredited and approved by the Ohio Board
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Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont founded Ursuline College (UC) in 1871 because she realized that women needed a proper form of higher learning. This is how the first women’s college came about in both Ohio and the United States, in general. Ursuline College – The Breen School of Nursing This program has been at Ursuline College ever since 1975. This program has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has also been accredited and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Seven founding Brothers once had the vision to create a college campus out of 50 acres of alfalfa and this vision of theirs came true in 1960 when they opened Walsh College. Now known as Walsh University (WU), this Catholic college continues to grow with more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees currently available. Walsh University – School of Nursing This program prepares students to work as a registered nurse (RN) and has been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Undergraduate Degrees Nursing (Pre-Licensure) This program takes four years to complete and students can be admitted
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Wright State University (WSU) is responsible for starting the very first baccalaureate nursing program within Dayton, Ohio. Wright State University – College of Nursing and Health This program has been fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) This program takes four years to complete and prepares students for a lot of different careers in various healthcare settings. To apply, students will need to complete the admission application and submit their official transcripts. They will also need to complete all of the prerequisite
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Xavier University (XU) was founded in 1831 as Jesuit-Catholic college. To date, it has three colleges, in general, and is known to be one of the few Jesuit universities in the country. Xavier University – Nursing This program began in 1995 and is now accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Undergraduate Nursing To apply to undergraduate nursing programs at Xavier University, students will need to complete high school chemistry first. They will also need to submit all of their official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70. To stay
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Youngstown State University (YSU) has a ton of programs for students to choose from in seven different colleges: the Beeghly College of Education, the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, the College of Fine and Performing Arts, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of STEM, the School of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Williamson College of Business Administration. Youngstown State University – Department of Nursing This department maintains only the best standards in nursing and has so far prepared a ton of professional nurses that are well-qualified in the field. This department has been
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Dickinson State University (DSU) is a public university in Dickinson and is part of the North Dakota University System. It is located in the small city of Dickinson that has a population of around 18,000 residents. The university was founded in 1918 as a normal school, or school to train teachers. The university offers over 75 fields of study and has 10 academic departments. There are also two-year programs offered by the university, with a specialization in teacher education. A graduate program in education has recently been added to the offerings at the university. Several nursing programs are also offered
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Jamestown College (JC) is a small private college located in Jamestown, North Dakota. There are about 1,000 students enrolled in this liberal arts college that was founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1883. Jamestown College is known for its science and nursing programs. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1, so students are able to get the extra help that they need. Students live in the on-campus residence halls at Jamestown College. Nursing Program Nursing Jamestown College offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program prepares students for a career as a professional nurse who
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Sanford College of Nursing (SCN), previously known as the Medcenter College of Nursing (MOCN), is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The facility includes classrooms, a computer lab, library, conference rooms, study areas, and four clinical learning labs. Students use the computer lab for computer-assisted instruction programs, for nursing care planning, and as a place to write papers and complete other assignments. The college has learning labs that simulate patient care rooms and equipment that students use for practice purposes. There is also a simulation lab where students practice on “patients” before they move on to treat human patients. Nursing Program
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Minot State University (MSU, MiSU) is located in Minot, a city in north central North Dakota. It is the fourth largest city in the state. The university was founded in 1913 and started as a normal school to train teachers. Today, it has around 3,400 students who are in 60 undergraduate programs or graduate programs. Minot State is a member of the North Dakota University System that is made up of 11 colleges and universities with doctoral, master, baccalaureate, and community colleges. Minot State is close to a major air force base and to the Turtle Mountain Region and Garrison
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North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a two-year college that is part of the North Dakota University System. It was established in 1903, and today offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in over 80 programs. It is located in Wahpeton, a small city of less than 8,000 residents. This college is different from most community colleges because it provides a university experience for students. There are residence halls, intramural athletics, intercollegiate athletics, and many programs that students may become involved in during their time at North Dakota State College of Science. Nursing Programs Practical Nursing This unique program prepares
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) is a research university that has been rated as one of the top 108 public and private universities in the U.S. The university is part of the North Dakota University System. It is located in Fargo and has around 14,000 students. It began in 1890 as the North Dakota Agricultural College. Today, the university has agricultural research extension centers that cover close to 20,000 acres. There are 102 bachelor’s degree programs, 66 master’s degree programs, and 44 doctoral programs, and 10 graduate certificates offered at the university. The university is more affordable than many others
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Presentation College (PC) is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is a Catholic private college that was established in 1922. Around 790 students are enrolled at the college. Students of all faiths attend the college that offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs. Although many different programs are offered at the college, it is known for its health and medical programs. Nursing is the most popular program at Presentation College, and students who are looking for a small college with a very low student to faculty ratio will want to consider attending this college. Nursing Programs Baccalaureate Nursing Program
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The University of Mary (U-Mary) is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is a liberal arts private, Catholic university with over 3,000 students enrolled in its programs. Besides the university’s location in Bismarck, it has other locations in North Dakota, Montana, Missouri, Kansas, Arizona, and Rome, Italy. There are 52 undergraduate programs, 8 master’s degree programs, and 1 doctoral degree program. The college is known for being very affordable for a private university. Students have the opportunity to take an entire semester of studies in Rome at the Rome Campus. The university has a unique guarantee that students will complete
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The University of North Dakota (UND) is located in Grand Forks and was founded in 1883. It is a public university that has over 14,000 students enrolled in a variety of programs. It is the only school that offers law and medicine in the state of North Dakota. The university is known for its School of Aerospace Sciences for training pilots from around the world. The university offers many other programs, including nursing. Nursing Programs Traditional 4 Year BSN The university offers this program for students who want to prepare for a career as a professional nurse. The program leads
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The United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) is an accredited college through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UTTC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, functioned by the following five tribes: the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, the Spirit Lake Tribe, the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indian, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. It is commissioned by the state of North Dakota. The UTTC was originally established for American Indians to receive training and employment placement and since has become affiliated with all nationalities abroad. Native Americans and people of
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The State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNYIT) is located in Central New York State north of Utica. The campus is very large with over 700 acres of land. Utica is a city that has many parks and activities that SUNYIT students attend. Students from all over the state attend this university to earn their bachelor’s degree or to work on a graduate degree. The housing options on campus are two townhouse type buildings and one residence hall that was just recently built. SUNY-Institute of Technology-Utica/Rome also has many planned student activities, including athletics, clubs, and
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Appalachian State University (ASU) is a public facility in Boone, North Carolina. It is a large university with over 17,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 postgraduates enrolled. The campus is in a scenic area in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are over 140 undergraduate and graduate majors. Appalachian State is one of the 16 universities that are part of the University of North Carolina system. The university has a textbook rental program that saves students a substantial amount of money over the years because they do not need to buy textbooks. The college has received many awards, including Sierra magazine’s Top
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Barton College is a small college in Wilson, North Carolina with a student enrollment of around 1,200 students. It was begun in 1902 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). There is a very low student to faculty ratio of eleven to one. The college is nationally recognized for its deaf education, education, nursing, and social work programs. There is a strong emphasis on individual attention at the college. There are five residence halls on the 65 acre campus. Students attend Barton from 24 states and 9 different countries. Over 40 majors and programs are offered at the school. Nursing
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences (CCHS) is located in Concord, North Carolina. It is a small college with around 500 students who enroll each year. There are five associate degree programs and three bachelors degree programs offered at the college. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences was started in 1942 to meet the need for Registered Nurses during World War II. Nursing Programs Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Cabarrus College offers an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as entry-level nurses with a broad range of knowledge and
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The Carolinas Healthcare System (CHS) is a very large provider of medical care in North Carolina. The Carolinas College of Health Sciences is the training facility that trains Nurses Aids, Registered Nurses, and other healthcare technologists and others. Carolinas College of Health Sciences (CCHS) is part of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), which is part of Carolinas HealthCare System. Nursing Programs Pre-Nursing The Carolinas College of Health Sciences offers a Pre-Nursing program for students who plan to enter a two-year or four-year nursing program. Students may enter the program in two different ways. They may have guaranteed admissions or a Pre-Nursing
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Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. It was established in 1958 as part of the North Carolina Community College System. Over 5,000 students attend this community college, with 49 percent attending full-time and 51 percent attending part-time. Almost half of the students attending Catawba Valley receive some sort of financial aid. Associate Degree Nursing Program – Associate in Applied Science Catawba Valley Community College offers a Registered Nursing (RN) program that leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Applicants to the program must be high school graduates or the equivalent. There is a series
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The College of Albemarle (COA) is in northeastern North Carolina. It is a community college that is part of the North Carolina Community College System that was established in 1960. There are three campuses, including the main campus in Elizabeth City and satellite campuses in Edenton and Manteo. The college has programs that allow students to finish high school and earn a GED. There is also distance education with a Course Management System called Moodle. Nursing Programs Nurse Aide Level I This 144 hour course is an introduction to basic nursing skills. It includes communication, patient rights, vital signs, elimination,
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Davidson County Community College (DCCC) is a small two-year college between Lexington and Thomasville in North Carolina. This college offers certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees in over 50 programs. Davidson Community College has around 3,400 students enrolled, and some graduates choose to continue their education at the University of North Carolina since Davidson has an articulation agreement with this university. Davidson is a member of the North Carolina Community College system of 58 community colleges in the state. Nursing Programs Practical Nurse Education Davidson County Community College offers a Practical Nurse Diploma program that prepares students for a career as
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Duke University (DU) is a private research university with around 15,000 students enrolled in a variety of programs. The campus is very large, with over 8,600 acres and three campus locations in Durham and a marine lab in Beaufort. Although the university has ties with the United Methodist Church, it is a nonsectarian institution. There is a large Medical Center on the campus, and undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing are offered at Duke. Duke University School of Nursing is ranked Number 7 in nursing schools in the U.S. by a popular nationwide magazine survey. Nursing Programs Accelerated Bachelors of
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Durham Regional Hospital (DRH) is part of the Duke University Health System (DUHS). It joined this system in 1998. There are 369 beds in the hospital and over 500 doctors on the medical staff. Durham Regional Hospital opened in 1976 and was known as Durham County General Hospital. The Watts School of Nursing (WSN, WSON) is affiliated with the hospital. It is North Carolina’s oldest nursing school. Over 3,000 nurses have graduated from the Watts School of Nursing since 1985. Nursing Program Associate of Science Degree in Health Science Watts School of Nursing has an articulation agreement with Mount Olive
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East Carolina University (ECU) is located in Greenville, North Carolina. It is the third-largest university in the University of North Carolina system with almost 28,000 students enrolled in various programs. Nursing is one of the most popular programs, and East Carolina is renowned for this and for some of its other programs. There are over 100 Bachelor’s Degree programs, 85 Master’s Degree programs, 21 Doctoral programs, and 62 Certificate programs at the university. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing East Carolina University offers a campus-based Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) that takes four years plus one summer session
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Fayetteville State University (FSU) is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina and is part of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. Around 6,000 students attend the university that was begun in 1867 by African-American men to educate black teachers. Today, this liberal arts college offers Bachelor’s degrees in 43 areas, Master’s degrees in 22 areas, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership. The diverse student body and faculty add to the cultural richness that is experienced by students who attend this university. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Generic Four Year Track The Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is a community college that is part of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCC). It is on the Fort Bragg army base in North Carolina and has provided education to those in the military since 1961. Many military students attend this college because of its close proximity to the army base. Military personnel, their spouses, and children often continue their education at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The college offers online courses, accelerated sessions, and more options that make attending college manageable for military personnel as well as others who want to continue learning. Many
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Gardner-Webb University (GWU, GW) is a private Christian college not far from Boiling Springs, North Carolina at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is affiliated with the Baptist religion and has around 4,300 students enrolled at the university. There are 60 undergraduate majors that students may choose from, including nursing. There are many opportunities for service projects offered at the university whose mission is “Faith, Service, & Leadership.” Gardner-Webb is continually named as one of the Top 100 universities. The student body is a diverse one with students from 21 foreign countries and from 37 states. There is
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Lees-McRae College (LMC) is a small private college located in Banner Elk, North Carolina in Appalachia near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Cherokee National Forests. Situated over 4,000 above sea level, there is a beautiful view of the Appalachian Mountains from the campus. Lees-McRae is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Less than 1,000 students attend the college that began as a college for women in 1899. There are 22 majors and 16 minors offered at Lees-McRae College and class sizes are an average size of 15 students. Nursing Program RN to BSN Program Lees-McRae offers a Registered Nurse (RN)
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Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) is a small liberal arts college with almost 2,000 students enrolled in programs at the college. Lenoir-Rhyne is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The university has received awards in several categories, including teaching, community, and others. The School of Nursing at the university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Nursing Programs Pre-Licensure (BSN) Program In this program, students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Students must first apply to the university. This program is competitive and not all students in pre-nursing are admitted to the nursing program when they apply to
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Mitchell Community College (MCC) is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains around 50 miles north of Charlotte or 50 miles southwest of Winston-Salem in North Carolina state. The college features open enrollment at a tuition rate that is lower than what students would pay at 4-year colleges or universities. Associate Degrees and certificates are offered in a variety of programs at the college. Mitchell Community College offers opportunities for students to participate in student organizations and to participate in study abroad programs such as the Journey to Israel. Students have an opportunity to experience a unique culture
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T, NC A&T or A&T) is located in Greensboro on a 200 acre campus. There is an additional 600 acre university farm. Over 10,000 students attend the university and are enrolled in a variety of programs, including a nursing program. The university is classified as a doctoral and research institution. North Carolina A & T was founded in 1891 as a land-grant institution. It has a long history of civil rights legacy, and the first sit-in at a lunch counter in 1960 was by NC A & T students. It is
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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is located in Durham and is part of the University of North Carolina system. There are around 8,600 students enrolled in programs at the university that lead to baccalaureate, master’s, professional, and doctoral levels. The university has a history of training Black teachers and other professionals when college education was very limited in the South. The university was founded in 1909 as a religious training school and began adding baccalaureate and additional degrees over the years. It is located only three miles away from Duke University. Nursing Programs Traditional BSN North Carolina Central University offers
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Queens University of Charlotte (QUC) is located in Charlotte and has around 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Queens is a private Presbyterian university that was founded in 1857 as a women only college. The college became co-educational after World War II. The John Belk International Program has received national recognition for its study programs for juniors and seniors at the college who travel to various countries around the world. Some of the places that students have studied are Hong Kong, Ireland, Vietnam, and South Africa. Nursing Programs ASN in Nursing Queens offers an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program
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Randolph Community College (RCC) is located in Asheboro. There are more than 25 degrees offered at the college, including nursing. Around 3,200 students are enrolled at the college. The college was established in 2008 and is a collaborative effort with Pfeiffer University and Salem College. All of these are located in Randolph County, and students have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree by combining classes that are offered at these institutions. RCC is a member college of the North Carolina Community College System. Nursing Programs Nursing Assistant The Nursing Assistant program at Randolph Community College prepares students to be
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is a large institution in Rowan and Cabarrus Counties. About 22,000 students are enrolled at this college that is part of the North Carolina Community College System. There are diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs offered at the college, and a significant number of students transfer to four-year colleges and universities after graduating from Rowan-Cabarrus. There are six different sites where branches of the college are located. Nursing Programs Practical Nursing A practical nursing program is offered at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College that prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN exam that is required to work as a
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC, UNC-CH, UNC Chapel Hill) is located in Chapel Hill and is a public research university. It is one of the institutions claiming to be the oldest public university in the U.S. It is a very large university with almost 30,000 students enrolled in 77 undergraduate, 107 master’s, and 69 doctorate and programs. The university has the reputation of being one of the best universities in the world. As a research university, inventions such as the low-dose x-ray machine and a drug delivery system for cancer patients. There are also many activities
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC, UNC Charlotte) is a public research university located in the city of Charlotte. It is a large university with over 25,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. There are 90 bachelor’s degree programs, 62 master’s degree programs, and 19 doctoral programs offered at this university. The University of North Carolina-Charlotte is known for facilitating more small businesses than any other learning institution in the country. It is the fastest growing university in the state as well. The campus is situated on 1,000 acres and is only two hours from the mountains
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG, UNC Greensboro) is a public university located in Greensboro. It is part of the University of North Carolina system, and there are over 100 undergraduate, 61 masters, and 26 doctoral programs offered at the university that has over 18,500 students enrolled in various programs. The school was established in 1891. It is continually ranked as one of the top academic institutions in the U.S., based on student performance, value, and academics. The School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro has been named a Center of Excellence by the National League
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP, UNC Pembroke) is one of the schools in the University of North Carolina system. It is a public school that is located in the college town of Pembroke. It was founded in 1887 and was originally formed to teach Native American teacher since there was a need for these teachers in the area. This master’s level university has over 6,000 students and offers 41 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The university features small classes with a student to teacher ratio of around 15 to 1, allowing students to get the help that
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The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW, UNC Wilmington) is a public university that is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington is a coastal city located between the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the University of North Carolina System universities with about 14,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs at the school. It was founded in 1947 and was a junior college when it first opened. The university has received prestigious ratings by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Kiplinger’s, Fiske Guide to Colleges, G.I. Jobs, and Princeton Review. Nursing Programs Bachelor
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Wayne Community College (WCC) is a two-year college located in the town of Goldsboro. It is a large college that has about 14,000 students enrolled in its programs. The college is also the location of the Wayne Early/Middle College High School. Sixty students are accepted from the high school into Wayne Community College each year. The college was begun in 1957 as an industrial college before becoming a community college. Today, over 70 degree, diploma, certificate, and continuing education programs are offered at the college. The affordable tuition makes continuing education a possibility for many residents of the area around
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Western Carolina University (WCU) is a public university that is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is located in Cullowhee in the western part of the state and is one of the oldest four-year universities in the state system. The campus is close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. There are around 12,000 students attending the university that offers both undergraduate and graduate activities. Western Carolina University was founded in 1889 and now offers more than 120 academic programs. Nursing Programs BSN Pre-Licensure Program The university
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Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) was founded in 1964 and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. It is located in Morganton, a small city that has been given awards as one of the best small towns in the USA. The college has an enrollment of around 13,000 students who are in associate degree programs or one of three transfer associate degrees. There are more than 36 associate in applied science degrees in healthcare, industry, business, and education offered at Western Piedmont. The college offers courses available through distance learning that make it easier for working adults
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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is located in Winston-Salem and is a traditionally black public research university. It has been highly rated for being one of the best colleges in the South. There are around 6,000 students enrolled in baccalaureate and grade programs at the university. The institution began in the late 19th century as a training school for African American teachers. Today there are more than 40 undergraduate programs and 10 graduate programs. Nursing Programs Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Winston-Salem State University is the fourth largest producer of nurses in North Carolina. The university’s Clinical Laboratory Science program
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Adelphi University (AU, AdelphiU) started as a small private preparatory school in 1863. 30 years down the line, Adelphi preparatory school head found it important to establish a liberal arts college in the Brooklyn region. As such, Adelphi College; a woman’s college came into being in 1893. The two institutions remained intact but each operated independently. The college separated from the preparatory academy and relocated to Garden City in Long Island. By 1946, the college had had tremendous growth and opened its doors for men. It was granted university status in 1963 as a private co-ed center of higher learning.
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SUNY Adirondack, previously known as Adirondack Community College (ACC), was founded in 1961 with the aim of bringing higher education close to the residents of 3 counties: Saratoga, Warren and Washington. It is a public 2- year college offering associates degrees and certificate program for career entry or transfer purposes. ACC become part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and adopted a new name: SUNY Adirondack (SUNY ACC) in 2010. With this new name and association, the college now offers bachelor and master degree programs to its students at the SUNY Adirondack campus. Nursing at SUNY Adirondack The
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American University of Beirut (AUB) was founded in late 1866 following generous donations from the community. The university was initially known as Syrian Protestant College and its aim was to start a college offering American Education in the Middle East. The college put more emphasis on medical education right from the start with the school of medicine being the first academic affair of the college. A hospital affiliated with the college: American University of Beirut Medical Center was established along with a school of nursing. In 1920, the initial name of the college was changed to AUB to reflect an
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Arnot Ogden Medical Center; home to the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing (AOMC-SON) was established in 1888. It is part of the Arnot Health Group consisting of 3 hospitals located in the Southern and Northern Tier of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Arnot Ogden School of nursing was opened three years after the hospital following the increasing needs of nurses. The hospitals and the school of nursing are independent non-profit making organization committed to providing health care and hospital-based nurse training to the residents around it. Nursing Programs at Arnot Ogden School of Nursing The school of nursing offers two
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Beth Israel School of Nursing was founded in 1904 as part of the Beth Israel Medical Center. The nursing school served as a hospital-based training center for nurses without a formal nursing curriculum. In 1906, the school adopted a formal nurse training curriculum and hence started training professional nurses. In 1984, the school received a new name: Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing (PBISN) in honor of Seymour Phillips a former president of the school. The Nursing Program-Philips Beth Israel School of Nursing The nursing program at Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing has undergone a lot of changes since
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Initially located in Endicott, Binghamton University (BU, Bing) was established in 1946 with the aim of educating war veterans returning from the Second World War. During its establishments, it was known as Triple Cities College: a young branch of Syracuse University. In 1950, the college became part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and adopted the name Harpur College. In 1992, Harpur College adopted the informal name Binghamton University still under the SUNY system and had by then, relocated to the current site in Binghamton. Nursing Programs at Binghamton University Binghamton University has numerous nursing programs to offer
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Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) was established in 1964 as the only community college in Manhattan. It served as a business training college operating from scattered rent office spaces in New York before it built its own campus in 1983 in lower Manhattan. The college is one of the 6 community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and prides itself to be the largest of them. BMCC currently offers a wide range of 2-year degrees in applied science, arts and sciences and it crusades for “Start Here, Go Anywhere” for its degree programs. Nursing at
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Bronx Community College (BCC, BXCC)) is located in Bronx, which is a Borough of New York City. It is a branch of The City University of New York (CUNY), and it is a public institution. Bronx Community College requires that students provide documentation of immigration status or permanent residency before they begin their nursing clinical coursework. However, documentation of immigration status is not necessary before starting initial nursing coursework. Graduates from this community college may transfer up to 60 credits to other CUNY colleges if they want to continue their studies to earn their Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) degree.
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Broome Community College (BCC) is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is located about an hour’s drive from the state capital, one hour away from Syracuse, and about three hours from New York City. This community college is committed to learning, excellence, equity, diversity, and innovation. Broome Community College has an open admission policy to general courses. The school’s nursing department offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree for full-time students. In addition, they also offer an AAS evening and weekend program. Nursing Programs Associate in Applied Science The AAS degree offered at Broome
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Cayuga Community College (CCC), previously known as Cayuga County Community College (CCCC), is a liberal arts community college that is one of the 64 institutions that make up the State University of New York (SUNY) network of accredited schools. Located in central New York, Cayuga offers a Registered Nursing (RN) program that leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing at both campuses. Students often choose Cayuga because of its accessibility and the low tuition that is offered. Both the Auburn and Fulton campuses have over 4,000 students enrolled in their programs. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science
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Clinton Community College (CCC) is a small residential campus with average class sizes of 18 students. There are just over 2,000 students who attend this college that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network. The campus is only an hour’s drive from Montreal, Quebec and very close to Burlington, Vermont. The college is located in a forested area that overlooks Lake Champlain. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Clinton Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) nursing program. Students may choose to complete the program in two or three years. Admission is selective,
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The College of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV) is a private college that is located at the uppermost northwest corner of The Bronx in New York City. It is a small college with around 1,800 students. The campus consists of 70 acres of wooded areas that overlook the Hudson River. This is a Catholic college that was opened by the Sisters of Charity, but those of other faiths may attend. Two degrees in nursing are offered at this school. They are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science
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The College of New Rochelle (CNR) is a private Catholic school that was once a women-only facility that was begun by the Ursuline nuns. It was the first Catholic college for women in New York State when it was founded. Three of the four schools are now co-ed, including the School of Nursing. This college is located in Westchester, about 16 miles north of Manhattan in New York City. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are offered at the College of New Rochelle. Almost 700 students are enrolled in these nursing programs. Nursing Programs There are five nursing programs available at
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