Nursing Program

The nursing program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Harrisburg 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.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Harrisburg

Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania and publically funded. Enrollment at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg exceeds four thousand per year.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 21 to 24 on the ACT or 1320 to 1660 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 26 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $15,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,600 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students may visit the Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Harrisburg 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).