Nursing Program

The nursing program at Salem International 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 West Virginia colleges that offer nursing program.

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Salem International University

390 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV

Salem International University, a private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Salem, WV, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. Salem International University, with only around 800 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business Administration
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at salemu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $17,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is about $2,600 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Athletic programs are available at Salem International University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.salemu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salem International University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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).