Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, WV 24740
Located in Princeton, West Virginia, Mercer County Technical Education Center is a public institution that offers diploma and associate's degree programs, which can take 2 to 4 years to complete.
Mercer County Technical Education Center has an open admission/open enrollment policy. The only requirement for entrance is a high school diploma or equivalent (such as GED certificate).
Overview
| Campus LocaleTown: Distant |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Open AdmissionYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2 year |
| OwnershipPublic |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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LPN
The Mercer County Technical Education Center Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare adult students for entry level positions in healthcare.
The program is offered in units of study prepared in a progression from the simple to the complex with all elements including theoretical and clinical components.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Take the Assessment Technologies Inc. Examination for Practical Nurses
Applicants who successfully pass the assessment examination will be notified by mail to submit references forms and student records in preparation for an interview with the admission committee.
The admission committee will review complete applications on the basis of scores on the assessment examination, review of all transcripts and other supporting documentation and the personal interview.
The program accepts a maximum of three students in each admission period. Students accepted into the program are required:
- Attend mandatory orientation
- Complete pre-requisite courses
- Required Health assessment with immunization series
- Physical exam and dental exam
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Submit proof of drug and alcohol screening
- Two week mandatory attendance of math class conducted at the Adult Basic Education Center (a competency of 80% is required for the program)
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 |
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Mercer County Technical Education Center
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Wytheville Community College
27.84 miles away |
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New River Community and Technical College
28.19 miles away |
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New River Community College
28.53 miles away |
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Southwest Virginia Community College
45.23 miles away |
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
60.63 miles away |
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Virginia Western Community College
62.64 miles away |
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Virginia Highlands Community College
67.26 miles away |
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Surry Community College
70.69 miles away |
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Dabney S Lancaster Community College
75.33 miles away |
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Patrick Henry Community College
80.4 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Council on Occupational Education 09/15/2014 - Current |
Admissions
100%
Acceptance RateNet Price
$6,024
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$6,985 |
| 30k to 48k$7,446 |
| 48k to 75k-- |
| 75k to 110k-- |
| Over 110k-- |
Student Population
147
Undergrads
0
Graduates
88
Women
59
Men
52%
Full-time
48%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
89% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Hispanic |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
Bachelor's in Nursing Degree ScholarshipsApplicants who are registered nurses must have a current license to practice as an RN, have more than a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program [...] |
Gustavus B. Capito Fund for Nursing EducationApplicant must be a Charleston, WV resident enrolled as a full time student in an accredited nursing program in West Virginia. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. |
Eleanora G. Wylie Scholarship for NursingApplicant must be a West Virginia resident enrolled full time at an accredited college or university, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate good moral character. Preference given to [...] |
Mary T. Price ScholarshipApplicant must be a graduating senior of Logan High School who plans to enroll in a field of study in registered nursing from an accredited college in West Virginia. Minimum 2.5 GPA and [...] |
Bernice Pickens Parsons Fund ScholarshipApplicant must be a resident of West Virginia; preference will be given to Jackson County residents. Applicant must be planning to major in the fields of library science, nursing, or [...] |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing
