About Us: School Statistics 2007

The Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing offers a three year diploma program in professional nursing. The curriculum design includes two years (six trimesters) of nursing courses, and one year (two semesters) of pre-requisite university courses.

Patterns of Employment

Result of one-year post graduate follow-up:

Class of 2006:
Graduates = 33
Return Rate: 57.7%
100% of the respondents to the one-year post graduation survey employed in nursing.

Where:
Hospitals: 84.2%
Nursing Home: 5.2%
Home Health: 5.2%

Employment Status:
Full Time: 94.7%
Part Time: 5.2%

Type of Postion Held:
Staff Nurse: 68.4%
Charge: 21%

Supervisor: 5.2% Field Nurse: 5.2%

Number of Positions Held Since Graduation:
52.6% of respondents have held only one position

Result of five-year post graduation follow-up:

Class of 2002:
Graduates = 26
Return Rate = 42.3%
100% of the respondents are employed in nursing.

Where:
Hospitals: 72.7%
Prison: 9%
Nursing Home: 9%
Dialysis: 9%

Employment Status:
Full Time: 90.9%
Part Time: 9%

Type of Position Held:
Staff Nurse: 36.3%
Charge Nurse: 18.1%
Supervisor: 18%
Administrator: 9%

Number of Positions Held Since Graduation:
73% of respondents have held two or more

Standardized Testing

Assess Test (Mosby) tests nursing knowledge and evaluates ability to apply that knowledge to various clinical situations. It is taken as a preparation and review for NCLEX-RN Licensure Exam. All class taking the test 1998-2002 have scored favorably in relation to the National Norm.

Information regarding The Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing tuition, fees and length of program can be obtained from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC):
610 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NT 10006
Phone: (800)669-1656, ext. 153 or (212) 363-5555
www.nlnac.com