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Villanova University College of Nursing:
Villanova University College of Nursing, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is a major school of nursing that offers continuing education, certificate, undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Specializations include Adult Nurse Practitioner, BSN - MSN track, Nursing Education, and more. As a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, prospective students are invited to join our community of scholars and clinicians.

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Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing Education & Certificate Nursing Progams

Undergraduate Degree Programs:

- Bachelor of Science (BSN) - for High School Seniors and Transfer Students.
- BSN/MSN Gateway Program - for registered nurses who wish to earn their BSN and MSN degrees.
- Second Degree Options - two options for motivated students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline and now wish to embark on a career in nursing.

Graduate Degree Programs:

Masters Degree Programs:

- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing Education
- Health Care Administration

Post-Master Degree Programs:
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing Education

Doctoral Programs:
- PhD in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice

Continuing Education Programs:
- Peripheral IV Certification Workshop
- Quality Outcomes for Quality Continuing Nursing Education
- Foundations of Clinical Teaching: Clinical Conferencing and Clinical
- Visual Design Basics for Nurses
- Nurse Educators:  On a Journey of Excellence - 39th Annual PNEG National Conference
- Minor Procedures for Nurse Practitioners
- Physical Assessment of the Geriatric Patient
- Addressing the Realities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Prescribe Antibiotics Carefully When Treating Bad Bugs
- Developing Legal Savvy as a Clinical Instructor
- RN Refresher Certificate
- Nursing Management:  A Certificate for Practicing Nurse Managers

Certificate Programs:

- RN Refresher Course
- Nurse Manager Certificate Program

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Gettysburg College
Courses / Programs
Gettysburg College, located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a private four-year liberal arts college offering a wide range of undergraduate degree programs in fields that include Education, Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, and more. The Gettysburg Experience is rooted in a rigorous liberal arts and science curriculum. We augment academic excellence with community responsibility and global experiences, provide leadership opportunities and engage with public-policy issues.

Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition. We are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college enrolls 2,600 undergraduate students and is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania.

Gettysburg College is a community dedicated to the education of undergraduate students. The College is deliberately constructed, with activities intentionally developed to produce a particular and unique outcome. These include the curricular program and a broad spectrum of co-curricular programs.
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Art History
- Biology
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering - Dual Degree
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Globalization Studies
- Health Sciences
- International Affairs
- Management
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing - Dual Degree
- Pre-Health Professions
- Pre-Law
- Psychology,...
National Personal Training Institute, Pittsburgh
Courses / Programs
Are you interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer, exercise consultant or an overall fitness professional? National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the right place for you! Conveniently located in Pittsburgh PA, NPTI provides a nationally-recognized Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. 

Approved by the Pennsylvania DOE as a private licensed trade school, NPTI has certified thousands of personal trainers, and you can become qualified in as little as six months! For those who have work or family commitments that prevent them from studying full-time, we offer evening and weekend classes. Our graduates benefit from free nationwide job placement assistance, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists, and fitness experts. Our team of highly skilled instructors and trainers are devoted to helping you achieve your goal and target!

Student Testimonial:
“When I looked into becoming a personal trainer, I quickly learned there are many ways to become qualified, but only NPTI offered both the technical, classroom education AND the practical learning experience by having to train fellow students or instructors. I realized this type of education would help me be more marketable to employers and, sure enough, I landed my first Personal Trainer's position while still attending my classes at NPTI.”
- Stephen, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training Program:

500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Courses / Programs
Located in Central Altoona, in Blair County PA, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers a full and part-time Practical Nursing Program that prepares graduates for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in a wide variety of health-care settings. The full-time program is a comprehensive, one year healthcare educational program, and students can also opt for the two-year part-time program. As well as delivering quality training, we also collaborate with Blair County Career Link in assisting with placement of individuals upon graduation.

The Practical Nursing Program has continued to receive full approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing since its inception in 1962. Nursing, an art and a science, is concerned with the welfare of people and health service to the community. Practical Nursing is an integral part of the nursing profession. It is the faculty’s responsibility to facilitate a curriculum that prepares students for entry-level employment as Practical Nurses, capable of functioning as safe practitioners.
Full and part-time Practical Nursing Program with LPN employment preparation

Modules include:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Basic Patient Care
- Nursing Skills and Procedures
- Pediatric Nursing
- Maternity Nursing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Surgical Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Integrated Nutrition
- Personal & Vocational Relations
Lackawanna College, Scranton
Courses / Programs
Based in Scranton with satellite campuses across Lackawanna County PA, Lackawanna College provides a wide range of allied health certificate programs that cover a variety of healthcare fields including Nursing, Paramedic Training, Elder Care and more. Designed with thoughtful curricula that are flexible, original, relevant and applicable, our programs give you everything you need to kick-start a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. The programs are run by the Continuing Education Department of Lackawanna College, which is located out of the Healey Academic Center in central Scranton.

The Department seeks to offer variety in its healthcare programs to be able to address both the individual’s and organizations personal or professional needs. In addition, our goal is to aid the student in obtaining the skill sets necessary to compete and succeed in today’s medical markets and to become an overall well rounded citizen who can go forward and contribute back to the community. The healthcare industry is the perfect career path for this.
Wide range of allied health & paramedic training certificate programs

Allied Health Certificate Programs
- Nurse Aide
- Home Health
- Elder Care
- Nursing - Continuing Education Units
- Nurse Aide Refresher Course

Paramedic Training Institute Programs
- Paramedic Training
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- CPR (aka Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Life Support)
Lycoming College, Williamsport
Courses / Programs
Situated in Williamsport, PA, Lycoming College is an accredited, undergraduate, residential liberal arts college offering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor or Science degree programs in fields that include Business Administration, Computer Science, Communication, Legal Studies, and more.

The College fosters academic rigor, a supportive faculty and successful outcomes. We are one of the 50 oldest colleges in the nation, and boast more than 16,000 alumni. In the best tradition of the liberal arts philosophy, Lycoming encourages the development of the entire person.

Lycoming College is classified broadly by the Carnegie Foundation as a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences. More specifically, Lycoming is one of 44 institutions that is small in size, focused exclusively on undergraduate education, is selective in admissions, graduates 80% of their students in the arts and sciences, and includes a strong residential experience on campus.

Lycoming College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Accounting
- Art History
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- History
- Literature
- Modern Language Studies
- Music
- Physics
- Legal Studies
- Pre-Health,...
Lafayette College
Courses / Programs
Located 60 miles north of Philadelphia in Easton PA, Lafayette College is a private liberal arts and engineering college that offers Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees in a range of academic fields. Programs include Economics, Art, Communications, Engineering, and more.

Lafayette has built a strong reputation in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering because of our focus on the student. This unusual combination of strengths continues to define Lafayette's special role among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.

You can choose from 45 areas of study across four divisions—natural sciences, humanities, engineering, and social sciences. The Common Course of Study is central to the education of all students, while the Major Field of Study addresses individual goals. You may also define your own interdisciplinary major, combining courses from several fields to achieve individual educational goals within the A.B. program.

Lafayette College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Art
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Government & Law
- Foreign Language
- International Studies and Engineering
- Journalism
- Mathematics & Economics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Pre-Law
- Psychology,...