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Full Approval Status Received!
We are pleased to announce that the Department of Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program has received Full Approval Status by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. This program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
The La Roche College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The ASN program has full approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
LaRoche College, Department of Nursing Receives Accreditation:
The Department of Nursing at La Roche College recently received initial accreditation of five years from the National League of Nurse Accrediting Commission for the Associate of Science in Nursing Program.
The ASN program was initiated in the Spring 2004 to address the increasing demand for nurses and to provide a pathway into registered nursing practice. The ASN program offers accessible, affordable, quality education to a diverse population and provides qualified nurses to help meet the present and future need. Click here for more information on the ASN Program.
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From hospitals to home health care, from public health organizations to health education, nursing is a dynamic profession with a world of opportunity. La Roche College 's nursing department provides cutting-edge instruction and hands-on learning experiences. We offer a variety of nursing programs designed to fit your needs, whether you're new to the field or are a seasoned professional.
The La Roche Approach
For you to obtain an edge before you graduate, you need practical experience in the healthcare world. You will have that opportunity at La Roche.
The Department of Nursing offers classes for students new to the nursing field, as well as classes for current nurses seeking further education. Nursing students at La Roche College gain hands-on experience in our Nursing Resource Center. The center exists to provide a place for students to practice and develop nursing skills. It contains a lab with 4 patient areas, 2 examination areas, 4 examination models, and a complete care doll with a multi-sounds trained.
La Roche nursing students are exposed to a broad range of experiences by completing clinical rotations in different areas, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, community health, obstetrics, geriatrics, psychiatric, critical care, and emergency care. La Roche provides these experiences through our partnerships with many Pittsburgh area health-care institutions, including Heritage Valley Health System, Mayview State Hospital, Ohio Valley General Hospital, St. Clair Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and West Penn Allegheny Health System.
La Roche College offers:
- Associate of Science in Nursing degree, a 2 year program for those students seeking a career in nursing
-Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion program for licensed nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree via the traditional or accelerated format
- Master of Science in Nursing degree with a Nursing Management Specialty
-Certification in Forensic Nursing or School Nursing
Students at La Roche College will benefit from our Nursing Resource Center . The center contains a lab with 4 patient areas, 2 examination areas, 4 examination models, and a complete care doll with a multi-sounds trainer. Students utilize the Nursing Resource Center to practice and develop nursing skills.
Students at La Roche College will be exposed to a broad range of experiences by completing clinical rotations in many different areas; including medical-surgical, pediatrics, community health, obstetrics, geriatrics, psychiatric, critical care, and emergency care. La Roche provides these experiences through our partnerships with many Pittsburgh area health-care institutions, including Heritage Valley Health System, Mayview State Hospital , Ohio Valley General Hospital, St. Clair Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and West Penn Allegheny Health System.
What Can I Do With My Degree?
A degree in Nursing prepares students for career opportunities in a variety of areas:
. Staff Nursing
. Management
. Education
. Forensics
. School Nurse
. Legal Nurse Consultant
Tell Me More!
If you would like more information about the nursing program at La Roche College, contact nursing@LaRoche.edu.
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