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Americare is found in Fern Park, FL. Fern Park is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Americare.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 381 in 2007 at Americare.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Americare School of Nursing provides quality education for students. We believe in enhancing the growth and development of our ever-changing healthcare system to meet the needs of our multicultural and diverse society. The faculty and staff are committed to enriching the lives of students and providing quality educational programs, with realistic work skills."
More complete details are provided below.
Americare School Of Nursing
7275 Estapona Circle
Fern Park, FL 32730-2351
General Phone: (407) 673-7406
http://AmericareSchoolOfNursing.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 160 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, clinical lab tech, health diagnostic professions, surgical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Americare in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 169 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007, Americare had a total enrollment of 381 students (381 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 283 | 256 | 90% | 256 | 100% |
| Men | 48 | 31 | 65% | 31 | 100% |
| Women | 235 | 225 | 96% | 225 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Americare participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3390300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $39,000 | 18 | $40,938 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $39,000 | 18 | $40,938 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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 Americare Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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