Nursing Program

The nursing program at Lenoir – Rhyne 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 North Carolina colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Lenoir – Rhyne University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1969.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Lenoir – Rhyne University

231 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC

Lenoir - Rhyne University is a nonprofit private institution located in Hickory, NC and provides a large number of program options for students. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Lenoir - Rhyne University is nearly 1,800 per year.

Areas of study available at Lenoir - Rhyne University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common scores among students admitted to Lenoir - Rhyne University are between 18 to 24 on the ACT, or 900 to 1100 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of 72% of which only 14% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $29,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Lenoir - Rhyne University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Lenoir - Rhyne University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lr.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lenoir – Rhyne University offers a bachelor'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).