Nursing Program

The nursing program at Emporia State 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 Kansas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at ESU is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1996.

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Emporia State University (ESU)

608 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS

Emporia State University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Emporia, Kansas and publically funded. Approximately 6,300 students are enrolled yearly at Emporia State University.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 425 to 505, or an ACT score within the range of 19 to 24. 82% of students that apply are accepted to ESU, of which 48% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at emporia.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $5,400 and nonresidents pay $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The ESU Hornets participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.emporia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emporia State 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).