Nursing Program

The nursing program at Spalding 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 Kentucky colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Spalding University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2003.

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Spalding University (Spalding)

2825 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY

Spalding University is a nonprofit private institution located in Louisville, Kentucky and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Spalding has a yearly student enrollment of around 2,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Spalding. A score between 687 - 945 on the SAT, or 16 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 40 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Spalding, with 45 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at spalding.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $5,900 for the year. Spalding may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Spalding University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Spalding University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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).