Nursing Program

The nursing program at Schiller International University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other colleges that offer nursing program.

Schiller International University

500 John Will Harris Avenue, Bayamon, PR

Schiller International University is a 4-year private institution dedicated to offering a sound education for students located in and around Largo. Students can select from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Liberal Arts and Sciences

Over the past several years Schiller International University granted degrees to more than 340 students with a graduation rate of around 40%. Schiller International University offers at least ten different programs available to students, including degrees as high as a Master's degree. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• International Business
• Business Administration
• Hospitality Administration and Management
• Information Systems
• Management Science

To help students and alumni succeed, Schiller International University may provide some services to students like:

• Distance learning
• Weekend and night classes available
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Schiller International University for over thirty straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).