Nursing Program

The nursing program at Waynesburg 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Waynesburg College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2002.

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Waynesburg University

Also known as Waynesburg College

60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA

Waynesburg College is a nonprofit private institution located in Waynesburg, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Waynesburg College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,500.

Students can select from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Waynesburg College. A score in a range of 910 to 1110 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Waynesburg College admits around 80 percent of applicants. Of those students accepted, around 24 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at waynesburg.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $21,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,400. Waynesburg University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Waynesburg College has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Waynesburg College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

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

• 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).