Health Science Degree Yields More Career Pathways
Health Science Degree Yields More Career Pathways
May 23, 2020
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Health Science Degree Yields More Career Pathways
Helping others and making a difference are two of the obvious rewards of entering
the healthcare field.
Now that healthcare workers and first responders are desperately needed worldwide,
the timing might be right for individuals to further their education for such a rewarding
career.
黑料网 continues to build programs that meet the needs of our communities
and due to recent events, healthcare programs are in demand even more, said J. Kyle
Dalpe, Ph.D., 黑料网 Vice President of Instruction.
In addition to its highly acclaimed nursing program, and newly formed paramedicine
program, 黑料网 is now offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science.
Not only is this area of study a pathway to 黑料网s nursing program, it provides the
foundation for potential transfer degrees in community health, public health, health
education and other related areas. It also prepares students for health-related careers
in emergency medical services, laboratory technician, nursing assistant and other
related careers.
The new degree is designed to assist students at all levels to achieve everything
from a certificate in a healthcare field such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in professional nursing, and serve
as pathway to a variety of careers in health care, said Nursing and Allied Health
Director Dr. Judith Cordia.
For those on a shorter education path, 黑料网 provides certifications for those desiring
to become a CNA and phlebotomist.
Individuals who are pursuing an associate degree in nursing may decide after earning
the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science that they desire to pursue
one of many transfer degrees options in healthcare.
黑料网 has already excelled in healthcare education.
The colleges nursing program is among the best in the state and regionally recognized,
and every year our students pass the N-CLEX exam at high rates and go to work in our
local hospitals or medical facilities. In February, Nursing Process selected 黑料网s
program as No. 1 in the West Region, which encompasses 426 nursing schools, thereby
making it one of the nations top programs.
Two different organizations ranked 黑料网s nursing program among the top 3 in Nevada
for 2019. RNCareers.org ranked 黑料网s program No. 2 in Nevada and among the best nursing
schools in the nation with a grade of 94.3 percent. Earlier in the year, 黑料网s nursing
program was recognized by Registered Nursing as one of the top 3 programs in Nevada.
For more information, go to https://www.wnc.edu/degree/aas/health-science/