Nursing Program

The nursing program at Shepherd 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 West Virginia colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Shepherd University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1992.

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Shepherd University

223 W Main St, Salem, WV

Shepherd University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Shepherdstown, WV and publically funded. Enrollment at Shepherd University exceeds four thousand per year.

Areas of study available at Shepherd University include but are not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among students admitted to this school are between 19 to 24 for the ACT exam, or 910 to 1110 on the SAT. 88% of applicants are admitted to Shepherd University, of which 43% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $6,100 and nonresidents pay $16,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,900 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The Shepherd University Rams participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

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