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Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations

Overview of Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations

The campus of Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations is in West Palm Beach, FL, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and therapy and counseling.

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations had 376 students enrolled (376 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations
5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
General Phone: (561) 683-1400
http://www.APNHO.com

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine175licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, home health aide
Therapy And Counseling163physical therapist assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1983
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1401

Student Body

In 2007, Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations had a total enrollment of 376 students (376 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White4%
Black90%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1910%
20-2111%
22-2412%
25-2918%
30-3415%
35-3914%
40-4912%
50-644%

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time92 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating93%

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of West Palm Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3346300)

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Degree Programs (2007)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Female % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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