Nursing Program

The nursing program at Marion Technical 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 Marion Technical College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 46 years.

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Marion Technical College

Irvine Bldg, Marietta, OH

About
Marion Technical College, located in Marion, Ohio, was founded in 1970 with the purpose of increasing the educational opportunities in its service area. Classes began in 1971, and has since increased enrollment to over 3000 students a year. The school has a history of success, with nearly 90% of graduates finding work in their field of study immediately after graduation and individuals in need of licensing or certification having a pass rate higher than the national average. Since its founding the school has adhered to its mission of providing quality education to residents, and continues to do so through evaluation of programs and updating them as necessary.

Academics
Marion Technical College offers career and technical training programs as well as academic transfer opportunities for its students through over 70 programs, which allow students to choose a field which best suits their needs and goals. Career and technical programs provide students the training and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Students will earn a certificate or associate degree, demonstrating competency in their area of study and allowing for work at an entry level position immediately after graduation. These programs take between one and two years to complete.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education at low cost then transfer to a college or university to finish their bachelor's degree. Students must apply for transfer and admissions requirements for transfer will vary from college to college. As a result, it is advised that students meet with a counselor to determine the best curriculum for transfer to their desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, Marion Technical College will admit any student who meets the minimum requirements for admission. Students must submit an application for admission, after which it is recommended they meet with a counselor to determine their program of choice and curriculum. Registration for classes takes place shortly before the start of each semester. Students may also be required to take a placement exam in order to determine which general education courses they will begin with.

Financial aid is available in the form loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal PIN and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will provide the school with a student's financial information which will be used to determine their financial needs, program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be required to submit additional information in order to determine if the information provided by the FAFSA is true and accurate. Students must apply for financial aid at the start of each school year.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marion 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).