Nursing Program

The nursing program at Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health 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 Texas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1959.

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Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health

Also known as Covenant School of Nursing

S 14th and Sayles Blvd, Abilene, TX

Covenant School of Nursing began in 1918 as the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing.  Nursing candidates in CSON programs get real clinical experience from the 20 facilities of the Covenant Health System in the Lubbock Area. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and the Texas Board of Nursing. In addition, CSON (Covenant School of Nursing) holds a membership in the Council of Diploma Programs of the National League for Nursing. Covenant

The school offers nursing educational opportunities at many levels.  The core program is a 72 week curriculum leading to a diploma and eligibility for the Registered Nurse (RN) licensing examination.  CSON also has an advanced credit program allowing Licensed Vocational and Practical Nurses to earn their RN.  Finally, the school now has a partnership arrangement with Lubbock Christian University allowing graduates of the CSON nursing diploma program to continue on at LCU to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

From 2007 through 2011 the pass rates of CSON diplomates in nursing taking the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX—RN) exceeded 88% every year, with a high of 95% in 2010 and a low of 88% in 2011.  The employment rates for CSON December graduates reached a high of 96.6% in 2010 with May graduates in that year achieving an 86% employment rate.  In 2011 90% of May graduates found employment.  For current data and statistics about CSON, simply complete the form on the page.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Covenant School of Nursing has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).