Citizens School Of Nursing is in New Kensington, PA. New Kensington is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Citizens School Of Nursing issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Citizens School Of Nursing include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 147 students study at Citizens School Of Nursing (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of the School of Nursing is to graduate individuals prepared for Registered Nurse Licensure and competent for entry-level practice in a variety of health care settings."
More complete details are provided below.
Citizens School Of Nursing
651 Fourth Avenue
New Kensington, PA 15068-6525
General Phone: (724) 337-5090
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Citizens School Of Nursing in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Citizens School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 147 students (139 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Kensington, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Citizens School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 653400)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Citizens School Of Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus library
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