Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing is located in Miami, Florida. The school has been providing nursing education in the area since 1981. It all began with a small class of 12 nursing students and has turned into a program that is much larger. The school has gained such an excellent reputation over the years that it has even been honored in the community. In 2001, the Mayor of Miami Dade County decreed that August 3rd would be known as Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing Day. The school offers three different practical nursing programs with one of them taking place in the evening for the convenience of the students.
This nursing program is among the most respected in all of Florida. It has consistently produced excellent nurses throughout the years. The curriculum of this school is very thorough and students can expect to take courses covering a wide range of different areas. Everything from pharmacology in nursing to pediatric nursing is covered in this school. The length of the program will be either 12 or 14 months, depending on whether students are signed up for the day or evening courses. Each program will last for three semesters. Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing is a private hospital-based school that is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. It is also fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Students interested in an RN program can also look into Mercy Hospital College of Nursing LPN to ADN program.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students90 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| LevelLess than two year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate100% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 54 |
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Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 50% of Mercy Hospital's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $5,775 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,912
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,912 |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
90
Undergrads
0
Graduates
62
Women
28
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
77% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
White |
10% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
