Carrington College™

Carrington College (Formerly Apollo College) is a recognized leader in private education with over 50,000 graduates. Carrington offers practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and certificate programs are based on small class sizes. The small classes and individual attention from first-rate instructors encourage lively interaction and allow students to get the best practical hands-on experience.

The faculty and support staff is the best; helping to ensure that students get the personal attention they need while attending the college. As the demand for better-educated workers continues to grow, so does Carrington College, expanding its course offerings and campus sites in order to meet the needs of both students and employers across the Western United States.

Accreditation

Each of the Carrington College (Formerly Apollo College) campuses is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Occupational Studies degrees, diplomas and certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Associate of Science in Nursing (Registered Bridge Option)

Our comprehensive nursing career training not only includes our entry-level Practical Nursing program but also the more advanced instruction and hands-on experience of our Associate's degree in Nursing program. The mission of the program is to develop highly qualified, knowledgeable, skill-oriented graduates with the well-rounded abilities and professional manner to become exceptional nurses. Upon graduation, nursing students are eligible to take the state licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse.

The Carrington College (Formerly Apollo College) bridge program is built on a base of general education courses designed to give nursing students critical thinking and technical skills as well as perspectives and insights from the humanities and social sciences. This helps graduates make sound decisions, work efficiently, function as integral members of a medical team, and serve as responsible health care professionals.

Certificate in Nursing (Practical)

This program provides theoretical and clinical experiences in nursing and incorporates knowledge from the related disciplines. These experiences will be facilitated by the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes in every nursing course. The goal of the program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions where they will provide quality health care services in diverse settings and function as providers of care, managers of care and members within the discipline.

Students completing the Carrington College (Formerly Apollo College) program will earn a certificate and be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities for nurses include positions in:

• long-term care
• assisted living
• home health care
• ambulatory health clinics
• hospitals

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Carrington College - Boise.