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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.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and therapy and counseling.
Its open admissions system makes Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 376 students enrolled (391 full-time equivalent). Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 223 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 110 | physical therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 169 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 164 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations had a total enrollment of 376 students (391 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 93% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3346300)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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