Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (ANHO) is a private nonprofit nursing college in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving students who want a direct route into patient-care work. Its catalog spans registered nursing, practical nursing and shorter workforce credentials. That concentrated mission can help applicants focus on a healthcare pathway, but each program leads to a different credential and has its own entry rules, timeline and licensing implications. Before paying a deposit, compare the exact program title and credential with the job and state where you intend to work.

Nursing and healthcare programs

The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing prepares students for registered nurse education and NCLEX-RN eligibility. ANHO lists it as a 96-week, 72-credit program that includes classroom, lab and clinical study. Its practical-nursing options include an Associate of Science in Practical Nursing, listed at 80 weeks and 90 credits, and a separate occupational associate program in practical nursing with IV skills and critical thinking. The school also offers diploma training for Patient Care Technician and Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant. The latter is an 8.5-week, 240-hour course with theory, lab and clinical components. These shorter diplomas are not the same as an associate nursing degree and do not by themselves make a graduate an RN or LPN. See the official program directory and confirm the active start date and award for your chosen track with admissions.

ANHO says it uses a simulation lab and supervised practice in clinical settings. The Florida Department of Education lists the institution as licensed by means of accreditation, with institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education and programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program. Those distinctions matter: do not assume the RN program’s ACEN accreditation applies to every certificate or practical-nursing option. The state record lists the programs and credentials it has approved. If you plan to work outside Florida, check that state’s nurse licensing board and ANHO’s professional licensure disclosures before enrolling.

Published tuition and ways to pay

ANHO’s price list, updated in October 2026, gives total published program prices of $49,205.88 for the RN associate degree, $34,773.96 for the Associate of Science in Practical Nursing, $28,075 for Practical Nursing with IV Skills and Critical Thinking, $6,448 for Patient Care Technician, and $2,600 for Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant. The RN total can vary with transfer credit, and costs may change; books, learning resources and other charges are itemized for some programs. Ask for a written estimate for your own schedule and prior credits, and compare it with the school’s current program price list and net price calculator.

Students who qualify may apply for federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans through FAFSA; ANHO also participates in Florida Bright Futures and the Florida Student Assistance Grant. The school accepts CareerSource Palm Beach County training vouchers and scholarships, eligible Community Action Program scholarships, and veterans’ education benefits. These sources have separate eligibility rules and may not cover a student’s full bill. Contact financial aid before committing: the office lists appointments Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., and uses school code 033463 for FAFSA. The financial aid page explains the available programs and steps.

Admissions, schedule and location

Applicants are interviewed by ANHO staff, and the school invites prospective students to tour while classes are in session and speak with current students or graduates. Seats are filled first come, first served after admission requirements are met, so ask which documents, prerequisite coursework, background checks, immunizations and entrance assessments apply to your program and upcoming cohort. Day and evening classes are listed; clinical placements can add scheduling and travel commitments. Request the current catalog and a written schedule before arranging work or childcare. Use the school’s application page to begin the process.

The main campus is at 5154 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 201, West Palm Beach, FL 33417; call (561) 683-1400 before visiting. A Palm Beach County community resource directory lists provider hours Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; confirm office availability and class-specific schedules directly, since these are not necessarily building access hours. The school’s public materials describe clinical placements at local healthcare sites, but do not present those as additional campuses. Confirm where your assigned clinical rotations take place.

What students mention

Student comments on Niche include appreciation for instructors who give extra support, hands-on clinical learning and classmates who encourage one another through a demanding course. Other reviewers describe difficulty getting clear answers about financial aid disbursement and account questions. Those are personal accounts rather than an audit of the school, but they suggest useful questions to ask before enrollment: who is your named aid contact, when will grants or loans be credited, how are clinical placements assigned, and what academic support is available if you fall behind? ANHO also publishes graduate testimonials; read both the school’s accounts and independent student feedback, then speak with a current student in the program you plan to enter.

ANHO may suit applicants seeking a focused, in-person healthcare program in Palm Beach County, especially those comparing shorter care credentials with practical-nursing and RN pathways. The key decision is which credential fits your intended role. Verify the program’s current approval and accreditation, total cost after aid, clinical schedule, licensure eligibility in your target state, and the next available start date before accepting a place.