Florida Hospital College Reaches Milestones in Online Nursing and Radiography Degree Programs
The College's two online programs have seen significant growth since their inception, with nearly 1,000 students enrolled in the online programs in nursing and radiography.
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) September 8, 2006
In just five years, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) has developed a reputation as a leading educator in the growing online learning arena. The College's two online programs have seen significant growth since their inception, with nearly 1,000 students enrolled in the online programs in nursing and radiography.
"The growth of our online programs in such a short period of time has exceeded our expectations," said Don Williams, Senior Vice President for Academic Administration. "These programs fulfill a need in healthcare for baccalaureate trained registered nurses and radiologic technologists. The online delivery helps Florida Hospital College reach more students than would be possible if these students had to make trips to our campus."
Florida Hospital College is a premier educator in nursing and allied health. The College works closely with Florida Hospital, a 1,400+ bed medical center and the largest of more than 350 healthcare facilities worldwide operated by Adventist Health System.
FHCHS began offering online courses in 2001 with its online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (BSRS) program (http://www. onlineimaging. fhchs. edu). The Program offers licensed imaging technologists an opportunity to complete the BSRS in less than three years. Advanced degrees offer imaging professionals career growth and increased earning power.
The online radiologic sciences program (http://www. onlineimaging. fhchs. edu) began modestly with just 17 students in the spring 2001 semester, but within a year the program had grown to nearly 100 students. By year two, enrollment was over 200 students. FHCHS is projecting an enrollment of more than 600 students for the fall 2006 semester.
Similarly, the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (http://www. onlinenursing. fhchs. edu) (RN-BSN) degree program has seen significant growth since its launch in 2005. This Program helps working Registered Nurses (RNs) attain the education necessary for career advancement and salary increases. In just two years the program has grown from an entering class of 26 to a projection of more than 300 online students enrolled for the fall 2006 semester.
To achieve such a high level of growth in a short time, FHCHS enlisted the help of another Orlando company, Compass Knowledge Group, Inc. or "Compass". Compass provides end-to-end distance learning services to the FHCHS online programs allowing the College to concentrate on delivering the degree courses.
Compass offers instructional services to help faculty create or translate FHCHS on-campus courses to the online learning environment. After the courses are online, Compass markets the programs and recruits students for FHCHS. While students are in the program, Compass provides ongoing proactive retention support, addressing their needs to be a successful online student.
The successful relationship between Compass and Florida Hospital College has led to a student retention rate of more than 90 percent and steady increases in student enrollment have been experienced every semester.
Radiologic technologists interested in more information about the bachelor's in Radiologic Sciences (http://www. onlineimaging. fhchs. edu) distance education program, can contact a Florida Hospital College Enrollment Advisor at 877-471-1454 or visit the program Web site, www. onlineradiology. fhchs. edu.
Registered nurses requesting information about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (http://www. onlinenursing. fhchs. edu) distance education program, contact a Florida Hospital College Enrollment Advisor at 866-642-6350 or visit the program Web site, www. onlinenursing. fhchs. edu.
About Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Founded in 1992, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences offers outstanding educational programs. Online degree choices include baccalaureate completion degrees in nursing and radiologic sciences. Associate of science degrees include: diagnostic medical sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound), nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pre-professional studies, and radiography. Certificate programs are available in: advanced placement - diagnostic medical sonography, advanced modalities - computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and nuclear medicine technology. General education courses in liberal arts and sciences are also taught on the campus.
About Compass Knowledge Group
Founded in 1993, Compass Knowledge Group, Inc. or "Compass" located in Orlando, Florida, partners with higher education institutions to create successful distance learning programs. Our industry-leading consultants assess institutional readiness and degree program viability. Using best-in-class marketing, recruitment, and student retention services, Compass Knowledge Group introduces degree programs to the world and enables colleges and universities to succeed in the competitive online education marketplace.
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