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The campus of Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations is in West Palm Beach, Florida, 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.
Its open admissions system makes Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 268 students enrolled (268 full-time equivalent). Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
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
Admissions Phone: (561) 683-1400
Financial Aid Phone: (561) 683-1400
http://www.APNHO.com
Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 216 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records tech, medical office assistant, medical office computer specialist, medical billing, health unit coordinator |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 150 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 1 |
In 2005, Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations had a total enrollment of 268 students (268 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 91% |
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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (561) 683-1400
Financial Aid:
Academy For Practical Nursing & Health Occupations participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3346300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (561) 683-1400
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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