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The main campus of Lenape Nursing is in Kittanning, PA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Lenape Nursing offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Lenape Nursing does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 111 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Lenape Nursing.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We believe the mission of vocational-technical education is to provide its students with learning experiences that produce skills for employment upon completion of the program. Vocational-technical education develops behavioral changes within the individual, enabling that student to enter the occupational field with competent entry level performance. Since practical nursing is considered technical nursing, a vocational-technical school is the logical site for practical nursing education."
More complete details are provided below.
Lenape Area Vocational Technical School Practical Nursing Program
83 Glade Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
General Phone: (724) 545-7311
http://www.lenape.k12.pa.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 60 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Lenape Nursing in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lenape Nursing had a total enrollment of 111 students (123 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 79% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kittanning, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 30 | 65% | 30 | 100% |
| Men | 9 | 7 | 78% | 7 | 100% |
| Women | 37 | 23 | 62% | 23 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | 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 | required |
Financial Aid:
Lenape Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2282500)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lenape Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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