| Global Health College | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2004 |
| Type | Private |
| Director | Mariatu K. Kargbo |
| Students | 316 |
| Location | Alexandria, VA, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | www.ghnts.com |
Global Health College is a private sector nursing school in Alexandria, Virginia.[1] It offers a Practical Nursing program, an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses, a Certified Nursing Assistant program, and a Medical Assistant program. Phlebotomy and EKG courses are also being added to the school offerings.[2] The mission of Global Health is to prepare nurses as critical thinkers and life–long learners, able to function effectively within the changing healthcare environment.
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The founder and director of the school is Mariatu Kargbo. A graduate of George Mason University, where she obtained her degrees in marketing and nursing, she ended up working as an RN in a medical-surgical unit and the ICU. She went back to school to complete her Masters in Nursing with a specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner from a George Mason/George Washington program. After being employed for 6 months as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Northern Virginia Family Practice she realized her interest was primarily in teaching and to this end she founded Global Health Nurse Training Services in 2004. In 2011 GHNTS became Global Health College and expanded into the building across the street, allowing the creation of more classrooms and a library. In October, the school participated in the Alexandria West End Art and Wine Festival.[3]
Global Health is located off of Duke Street just west of Old Town, across from the Alexandria Commons shopping center. In addition to a student lounge and convenience store it offers a simulation lab, skills lab, library, and computer lab. First Step Care Clinic, across the street from the school campus, is also owned and run by the school. There is a plan in the works to start a BSN program.
In 2011, the cumulative NCLEX pass rate of the school for the Associate Degree program is 93.33%. The 2010 pass rate was 100%.[4]
New students must have a high school diploma, GED or 24 hours of college credit, CPR certification, and a letter of recommendation. They must also be current in their immunizations and have had a physical examination and a criminal background check. Before acceptance new students must pass a standardized entrance exam.[5] The LPN program is qualified for financial aid.
GHC is certified by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV)[6] and the practical nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).[7] It operates by the standards set by the Virginia Board of Nursing.[8][9] The school is currently up for review from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).[10]