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A directory of information about top nursing
schools and nursing colleges. Nursing schools train you to be able
to play a critical role in helping address this demand. The nursing
schools listed below include licensed practical nursing schools, and
schools that offer degree programs such as the RN to BS in nursing programs
and RN to MS in nursing programs that help prepare you for movement
into more senior roles in the nursing profession. Each nursing school
below offers clinical training in your area to help insure that everything
you learn in your classes is readily applied to real world experience.
Check with each school to see if it is NLN accredited.
There are three major educational paths to registered nursing: a bachelor’s
of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in Nursing (ADN),
and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take
about 4 years to complete. In 2002, 678 nursing programs offered degrees
at the bachelor’s level. ADN programs, offered by community and junior
colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. About 700 RN programs
in 2002 were at the ADN level. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals,
last about 3 years. Only a small and declining number of programs offer
diplomas. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of
educational programs qualify for entry-level positions as staff nurses.
We have a list of nursing schools with programs available to you in
California below. Also please use the Nursing
Career Guide as a resource if you are looking for additional
information on nursing careers, training, job outlook etc.
Nursing Schools in California
Maric
College - Vista, CA
Maric
College - San Diego, CA
Bryman College* (Anaheim) - Vocational Nursing
Career
Networks Institute (Costa Mesa - Orange County) - Medical Assisting,
Medical Insurance Billing, Medical Office Administration, Surgical Technologist,
Vocational Nursing, Massage Therapy, Personal Fitness Training
Keller
Graduate School of Management* (Pomona, Irvine, Long Beach, Pomona,
Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco Downtown, West Hills) - Graduate
Certificate in Health Services Management
Maric
College* (Vista - North County, San Diego) - Dental Assistant, Medical
Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Coding/Billing, Nursing, Heath
care& Rehab Technician, X-Ray Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound,
and MORE
University
of Phoenix* (Northern California - Bay Area, Northern California
Central Valley, Sacramento, San Diego, Southern California) - Health
Administration, Health Care Services, Human Services, Nursing, Counseling:
Family and Child Therapy, Family Nurse Practitioner
West
Coast University (Los Angeles) - Nursing, Health Care Administration
Western
Career College* (Sacramento, San Leandro) - Medical Assisting, Vocational
Nursing, Administrative Medical Assistant, Holistic Health Practitioner,
Massage Therapy
Featured Nursing Schools and Colleges
Maric
College (Anaheim CA, Panorama City CA, Anaheim CA, San Diego CA, Carson
CA, Irwindale CA, Lake Forest CA, Los Angeles CA, Pomona CA, Riverside
CA, San Diego (East County) CA, Stockton CA, North Hollywood CA, Sacramento
CA, Vista CA, Salida CA )
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University
of Phoenix Campus - Campuses Nationwide
Since 1976, University of Phoenix has been a recognized
leader in adult education. Their commitment to high educational standards and
exceptional student service has made them the largest private accredited university
in the United States. With campuses in over 140 locations, University of Phoenix
has helped thousands of working professionals achieve their academic and career
goals every year. Programs Browse
all Programs.
Campus Locations: Find
a campus near you.
Career
Networks Institute
The mission of Career Networks Institute is to provide quality, comprehensive
career education to students who wish to pursue rewarding occupations in allied
health and related fields. Career Networks Institute offers fully accredited
certificate and diploma programs ranging from three to six months of study.
Programs: Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance
Billing, Medical Office Administration, Surgical Technologist, Vocational Nursing.
Locations in Costa Mesa CA.
Western
Career College (Antioch,
CA 94598, Citrus
Heights, CA 95621, Emeryville,
CA 94608, Pleasant
Hill, CA 94523, Sacramento,
CA 95826, San
Jose, CA 95119, San
Leandro, CA 94578, Stockton,
CA 95207)
Western Career College focuses on providing quality Health Care career-oriented training
that is designed to prepare and qualify you for employment in one of today’s
most rapidly growing industries. Western offers degree and certificate programs
in Dental Assisting, Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Billing, Pharmacy
Technology, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Veterinary Technology, and Vocational
Nursing. Learning at Western Career College is entirely outcome-based, which
means that you will develop exactly the skills you need to do you job well.
Contact Western Career College for information regarding application and financial
aid.
Online Nursing Colleges
Jacksonville
University
RNs with an accredited AA degree may be well on
their way towards their BSN degree. Jacksonville University will award up to
32 credit hours for students with an RN license and a maximum of 64 transfer
credits from other regionally accredited universities and institutions of higher
learning. JU also accepts up to 32 hours through CLEP exams. Programs:
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Location: Online.
University
of Phoenix Campus - Campuses Nationwide
Since 1976, University of Phoenix has been a recognized
leader in adult education. Their commitment to high educational standards and
exceptional student service has made them the largest private accredited university
in the United States. With campuses in over 140 locations, University of Phoenix
has helped thousands of working professionals achieve their academic and career
goals every year. Programs Browse
all Programs.
Campus Locations: Find
a campus near you.
Liberty
University
Programs: - Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) - Business - Business
(MBA) - Counseling - Divinity (M.Div.) - Doctor of Education - Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min) - Ed.D – Doctor of Education - Ed.S – Education Specialist
- Education (M.Ed.) - General Studies - Nursing Degree Completion Program -
Ph.D. Counseling - Psychology (BS) - Religion - Theology Degree (T h.M.)
Locations: New York NY.
Kaplan
University (Online)
Kaplan University helps students looking to either
change or advance their careers by offering online flexibility, reduced costs,
financial aid assistance, and a fast path to a degree. The instructors at Kaplan
have the academic background and professional experience that allows them to
pass on real-world knowledge to their students. The degree programs have a curriculum
that is focused on career goals, and they feature various areas of emphasis.
Programs: Accounting - Alternative Dispute Resolution - Branding and Visual
Communications - Business - Business Administration/Accounting - Business Administration/Management
- Business and Communications Entrepreneur - Computer Information Systems -
Corrections - Criminal Justice - Database - E-Business - Elementary - Finance
- Health Care Management - Information Technology - Law Enforcement - Management
- Management of Information Systems - Management/Health Care Management - Multimedia
and Animation - Networking - Paralegal Studies - Private Security - Programming
- Sales and Marketing - Secondary - Teaching and Learning - Teaching Literacy
and Language - Teaching Students With Special Needs - Teaching With Technology
- Web Development - Web Optimization and Integration.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT:SCHOOL
NURSE
Background:
Nurses have been a part of the school setting since the late 1800’s
when they provided student inspections to identify those with communicable
diseases needing treatment. With the widespread use of antibiotics and
vaccines to prevent common childhood diseases the role of the school
nurse has evolved to a new level.
Students with chronic diseases, mental health issues and high-risk
behaviors have driven school nurses to gain expertise not only in public
health but also in pediatric and mental health nursing. Additionally,
the need for nursing services in the school setting increased with the
passage of Public Health Law 94-142 in 1975, requiring the mainstreaming
of physically and mentally challenged students into the general student
population
A later version of P.L. 94-142, known also as the Individuals with
Disabilities Act (IDEA), did not specifically fund school nurses, but
a ruling by the Supreme Court in 1999 confirmed that nursing services
were to be provided by the school district for students needing nursing
care. Under IDEA regulations, school nurses provide nursing assessments
for students in special education programs as well as deliver nursing
services for students in need of procedures such as gastrostomy tube
feedings, clean intermittent catheterizations, tracheostomy care, and
others.
Roles:
The primary role of the school nurse is to support student learning.
The nurse accomplishes this by implementing strategies that promote
student and staff health and safety. The nurse takes a leadership role
in serving as the coordinator of all school health programs in the following
manner:
Health Services -- serves as the coordinator of the health services
program and provides nursing care
Health Education -- provides health education to students, staff and
parents
Healthy Environment -- identifies health and safety concerns in the
school environment and promotes a nurturing social environment
Nutritional Services -- supports healthy food services programs
Physical Education/Activity -- promotes healthy physical education,
sports policies and practices
Counseling -- provides health counseling, assesses mental health needs,
provides interventions and refers students to appropriate school staff
or community agencies
Parent/Community Involvement -- promotes community involvement in assuring
a healthy school, serves as school liaison to a health advisory committee.
Staff Wellness -- provides health education and counseling, promote
healthy activities and environment for school staff
As the health services expert, the school nurse serves as the health
professional for the school community. Some of the services provided
include: illness and injury assessments and interventions; health assessments
and participation in development of Individualized Education Plan for
students with special needs; pediatric nursing procedures such as gastrostomy
tube feedings, tracheostomy care, and catheterization; screening for
health factors impacting student learning; activities to promote health
and prevent teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco,
alcohol and substance use and abuse; chronic disease management and
education, administering medications; crisis team participation; recommending
health curricula and guidelines for school district health policies;
and serving as a health care provider liaison between the school and
community.
Specialties:
School nursing is recognized as a specialty nursing area and has become
more clearly defined with the development of standards of practice.
Additionally, school nurses might further specialize their practice
with a focus on children with special needs, early childhood programs,
elementary or secondary age children, adolescents, or students with
high-risk behaviors. Many states require school nurse certification
either through the Department of Education or Health. National certification
is available through a national board.
Practice Settings:
School nurses practice in schools throughout the United States and
overseas military bases in settings that include:
Elementary schools
Middle schools
Junior High schools
High schools, Alternative schools
Private schools
Parochial schools
Pre-schools
Vocational schools
Qualifications:
The National Association of School Nurses recommends that all school
nurses have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and achieve School Nurse
Certification.
The school nurse needs expertise in pediatric, public health and mental
health nursing and must possess strong health promotion, assessment,
and referral skills. School nurses also need to have knowledge of laws
in education and health care that impact children in the school setting.
The school nurse works independently in the school setting to provide
health care and education primarily to students and needs strong skills
in critical thinking, decision-making, communication, individual and
classroom education, and child advocacy.
Education:
Many educators responsible for hiring nurses are not aware of the various
levels of nursing preparation. Consequently nurses in the school setting
range from LPNs to PhDs, many with practitioner training and/or licensing.
The National Association of School Nurses recommends a minimum of baccalaureate
preparation for school nurses.
Salary Range:
In the1999-2000 school year, school nurses nationally earned salaries
ranging between $20,000 and more than $70,000 across a range of job
assignments. The majority of school nurses earn salaries between $28,000
and $49,000 based on a nine- month contract.
Associations:
National Association of School Nurses
111 Cantril Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 663-2329
FAX: (303) 663-0403
e-mail: nasn@nasn.org
Web site: www.nasn.org
American Public Health Association: School Nurse Section
800 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3710
(202) 777-2742
FAX: (202) 777-2534
Website: www.apha.org
American School Health Association: School Nurse Section
7263 State Route 43
P.O. Box 708
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 678-1601
FAX: (330) 678-4526
Website: www.ashaweb.org
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners
1101 Kings Highway, North, Suite 206
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1912
(856) 667-1773
FAX: (856) 667-7187
e-mail: napap1@aol.com
Web site: www.napnap.org
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