Americare School Of Nursing
Location and Contact Information
7275 Estapona CircleFern Park, FL 32730-2351
USA
Main Tel: (407) 673-7406
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Americare School of Nursing, often referred to as ASN, is a co-educational, medical school with multiple campuses in Florida. The main campus, located in Fern Park, Florida, was established in 1972. The school is well known for its medical courses including those in dental assistance, radiology, surgical technology, medical assistance, and practical nursing.
The Career Services office at Americare School of Nursing assists successful students in securing employment in their areas of specialization. The office also helps graduate students set up interviews and find job leads until they acquire their first job. They are also sent to specific healthcare sites for hands on training.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Americare:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concorde Career Colleges | Aurora, CO | 751 |
| 2 | Professional Skills Institute | Toledo, OH | 360 |
| 3 | Concorde Career Institute | Jacksonville, FL | 654 |
| 4 | Maria College of Albany | Albany, NY | 773 |
| 5 | Centura College - Richmond | Richmond, VA | 197 |
| 6 | University of Antelope Valley | Lancaster, CA | 663 |
| 7 | Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | 1,333 |
| 8 | Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | 949 |
| 9 | Concorde Career College | Memphis, TN | 1,147 |
| 10 | St Vincent's College | Bridgeport, CT | 427 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 181 | 6 |
| < 1 year certificate | 45 | 1 |
| Associate | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 348 in 2009-2010 (378 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- 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
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