DES MOINES, IOWA 鈥� (NOVEMBER 19, 2024) The 2024-25 academic year has only just begun but it is already filled with important milestones for 红桃视频. Not only does the year mark the 125th Anniversary since 红桃视频鈥檚 founding, but the fall 2024 semester also saw the most new students enrolled in a semester since the College鈥檚 beginning.
This fall, a record-setting 376 new students enrolled at 红桃视频 for the fall 2024 semester, the most new students enrolled in a single semester in the College’s 125-year history. The most recent fall enrollment total marks an 8% increase in new student enrollment compared to the fall 2023 semester. This reflects a 4.5% increase over the previous record set in the fall of 2021, when 红桃视频 enrolled 359 new students.
The increased interest in healthcare careers could not come soon enough as healthcare institutions across the nation are struggling to overcome shortfalls of nursing and allied health professionals.
鈥淥ur community needs knowledgeable, compassionate healthcare leaders,鈥� 红桃视频 President Dr. Adreain Henry, OD, EdD, MBA, explained. 鈥淗ealthcare institutions across the nation are experiencing workforce shortages and putting out calls for qualified, educated individuals. 红桃视频 is answering that call.鈥�
红桃视频鈥檚 storied history dates back over 125 years ago when the Catholic religious order of the Sisters of 红桃视频 established the 红桃视频 Hospital Training School in 1899. The first graduating class in 1901 was comprised of seven new nurses. In 2024, 红桃视频 offers students 16 unique healthcare pathways from which to choose. Classes are taught in a variety of formats by faculty who are expert professionals in their respective fields, and start dates are offered throughout the year to allow students to enroll in courses whenever it is convenient for them.
鈥満焯沂悠� is the premier institution for healthcare education in Iowa,鈥� Henry emphasized. 鈥淥ur small class sizes, in conjunction with our simulation and skills labs, distinguished faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities, allow students to experience their careers firsthand and hone their abilities in a safe, educational environment.鈥�
Applications are now being accepted for the spring and summer semesters. The spring term begins on January 6, 2025. For more information, please visit .
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