Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 309960
- Phone: (805) 543-9123
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.67%FINANCIAL AID RATE
50%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,868Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
3195 McMillan Ste F, San Luis Obispo, CA
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing is located in Miami, Florida, and is a Catholic, private, hospital-based school. Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), approved by the State of Florida Board of Nursing, and licensed by the State of Florida Department of Education.
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing was founded in 1981, with only 12 students in the class. Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing is Florida’s only private Catholic hospital-based program for students seeking to study practical nursing. As of 2001, the will have celebrated 20 years of superb practical nursing preparation. The Mayor of Miami Dade County even decreed a Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing Day for August 3rd. The school expanded in 2002, and went from one day program to three programs, which included one evening program.
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing seeks to teach graduate students of its program how to provide compassionate and safe nursing care while under the supervision of licensed physicals and registered nurses.
Students seeking to attend Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing will need to do the following:
- Take a pre-entrance exam
- Complete the application for admission
- Have three letters of verifiable references
- Submit official high school, college, or vocational transcripts (if applicable), as well as GED test scores, if necessary.
- Complete an interview conducted by the director or a member of the staff
Additional requirements may include any active CPR cards and complete of any physical exams, lab tests, PPD skin tests, etc. There is also a required drug and alcohol screening performed on site. Applicants are responsible for any exam and lab tests fees. In addition, every applicant must pass a criminal background test to be admitted to Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing accepts.
Student Enrollment
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing has a total student population of about 120. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 2% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 50% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 50% | $5,775 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing may offer student services including:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1984)
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 309960
- Phone: (805) 543-9123
- School Homepage