Nursing Program

The nursing program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton

Old Route 115, Lehman, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Worthington Scranton is a public school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Worthington Scranton.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1230 to 1550 on the SAT, or 20 to 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 88% of which only 50% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found by calling the school or completing the form here.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $14,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the Scranton website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, 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 Worthington Scranton has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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).