Nursing Program

The nursing program at Hocking College 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 Ohio colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Hocking Technical College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1989.

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Hocking College

Also known as Hocking Technical College

400 Trade Square East, Troy, OH

History
Founded in the 1960's in Nelsonville, OH, Hocking College has grown from a vocational school into a large 2 year college. The school offers certificate and degree programs, and is the only 2 year public institution in Ohio to offer dormitory living for students. Hocking has established sister colleges in multiple countries, has multiple campuses, and operates the Lake Snowden Education and Recreation Park.

Academics
Hocking offers over 60 programs in ten program areas. The school prides itself on a tradition of excellence, providing students with a quality education and preparing them for further study at a four year institution or for a career.

Some programs include:

• Archaeology
• Culinary Arts
• Business Management
• Computer Programming
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid
Interested students should either submit a mailed application or apply online. Students must have at least a high school diploma or GED, and must pay all fees associated with the application.

Financial aid is available and interested students should fill out and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hocking Technical College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).