MISSION STATEMENTTo Teach - underprivileged, unemployed and underemployed men and women of Palm Beach County the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to be employed in the Healthcare Profession.
Contributing Objectives:- To network with existing available resources in order to assist students in completing their education, and in obtaining and retaining employment.
- To meet the employment needs of the Healthcare Community of Palm Beach County by contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- To offer healthcare employees continuing educational opportunities for keeping knowledge, skills, and competencies current in order to retain employment.
PHILOSOPHYBecause the student has a dream,
We have a job to do.
Because the student will care for patients,
We must protect the public.
Because the student has a choice,
We must be all that we can be.
Because the student has responsibilities,
We must be considerate.
Because the student is unique,
We must be flexible.
Because the student has high expectations,
We must excel.
Because the student is the future of Health Care,
We must seek continuous improvement.
The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations believes that any person willing to apply himself or herself can benefit from the education offered. Previous educational successes are not nearly as important as possessing a sincere desire to work and a commitment to help people who are sick, convalescing or dying. Love and compassion for one's fellow man, willingness to work hard, and an even temperament are essential and valued qualities in the Health Care profession and the college. The belief that students can flourish and achieve anything they aspire to, given a caring, positive educational setting, is the prevalent philosophy of the college and is the message behind the college’s motto "Be all that you can be - Learn, Grow, Become."
The college has maintained the philosophy that in order to adequately prepare students and approve them as competent to deliver care, it is essential to observe their behavior, integrity, responsibility, dependability, and judgment over a prolonged period of time and during many hours of clinical practice in a variety of settings. Students begin and exit the program in groups, participate in community service projects, participate in student organizational activities, and participate in student government. These activities are encouraged because the college maintains the philosophy that it is important for health care workers to excel in teamwork, organizational and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serve the community.
VISION STATEMENTHealth Care Employers of Palm Beach County will look to the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations as their preferred resource for employment and retention of their workforce and the residents of Palm Beach County will look to the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations as their preferred source of health care education.
Core Values: ◊ Integrity ◊ Respect ◊ Commitment ◊ Accountability ◊ Caring ◊ Teamwork |
FINANCE
GOAL: To continue to enhance financial stability to assist in fulfilling the mission of the college and the goals of the overall strategic plan through 2031. Evaluate AnnuallyAn institution such as a college needs financial resources and financial stability matched to its vision and mission. The college will maintain financial stability through prudent business practices, careful long-range financial planning, and increased Financial Aid funding in the face of decreased grant programs as evidence by achieving the following objectives.
- Financial Impact 1. Monitor and direct financial matters to allow the maintaining of appropriate humanresources, the procurement of capital equipment, the maintenance and upkeep of ourfacilities, and the purchasing of needed operating supplies. Evaluate Annually
Financial Impact: $30,000
- Continue to keep Title IV programs and student base so that grant funding remains below 30% of school’s revenue
- Establish scholarship programs for those students with a funding gap prior to completion of the program
- Surpass our 24-25 budgeted net Income from Operations by $250,000 for reserves
- Achieve a “Current Ratio” metric (current assets / current liabilities) of 4.0 or greater
- Maintain and nurture investments to grow our reserves
- To, at a minimum, break even at the close of each fiscal year with no debt, fully funding capital expenditures, and maintaining a minimum 2.0 Composite Score ratio. Evaluate Annually.
Financial Impact: $25,000
- Monitor enrollment levels, and encourage and fund recruitment programs so that our institution maintains break-even levels or greater
- Monitor and evaluate monthly and Y-T-D Income versus Expenditures and make strategic adjustments as needed
- To continually evaluate and modernize our financial processes so that the college maintains utmost efficiency and competitiveness in today’s business environment. Evaluate Annually
Financial Impact: $25,000
- Solicit and assess outside vendors specializing in electronic Purchase Order software, which when employed would significantly reduce paper processing and manual input, and at the same time enhance efficiency in the procurement of operating supplies and general purchasing.
- Research available systems in processing Accounts Payable through electronic means, thereby significantly reducing our paper check processing, and strengthening prevention against theft.
DEVELOPMENT
Goal: To develop resources to fulfill the mission of the college and to fulfill the goals of the overall strategic plan through 2031. Evaluate Annually.Toward this end, the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations will engage in activities related to the following categories: Annually through 2031
- Solicitation of contributions/fundraising – Goal of $25,000.00 per year
- Community Outreach
- Grant writing
- Establishing community clinical partnerships
- Engage in succession planning
This development will be accomplished by establishing the following objectives which will be evaluated annually.
- Solicit contributions in order to have 50% of the amount of the operating budget in reserve
Financial Impact: $25,000.00 - Community Outreach - Key personnel to have active participation in elite organizations such as
Financial Impact: $10,000.00
| PB Ray of Hope | | Council on Occupational Education |
| Florida Board of Nursing | | Career Source, Palm Beach County |
| Florida Board of Nursing | | Alpha Beta Kappa |
| National Honor Society | | Alpha Beta Kappa |
| ACEN | | Youth Empowerment |
| FNA | | ANA |
| In Jacobs Shoes | | Dress for Success |
- Procure at least one grant per year to further the college’s mission
Financial Impact: $2,000.00 - Participation in Computerized Clinical Facility Matching System and Supplemental clinical training with Community Experiences that achieve purposeful/relevant experiences
Financial Impact: $1,000.00 Annual Dues - Identify and develop successors to be proficient in managing the school functions
Financial Impact: $50,000.00 per year - 5 year goal: Pursue the feasibility of offering a BSN Program at ANHO.
Consider COE’s time table for expanding it’s scope to accommodate this or utilize a different accreditor if ANHO continues to see the need for a BSN program.
Financial Impact: $50,000.00 per year
PHYSICAL PLANT/MEDIA RESOURCES
Goal: It is extremely important to maintain the college’s physical plant in such a way as to continue to attract excellent faculty and students, as well as ensure that all users have the proper environment to fulfill their respective jobs and responsibilities in a safe, clean, and effective manner through 2031.To achieve this goal the following objectives have been identified and will be evaluated annually
- To establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning including preventative maintenance measures including but not limited to:
- Lighting – Inside and outside lighting maintained with monthly preventative maintenance
Financial Impact: $2000.00 - Educational Resources
Computers maintained Financial Impact: $5,000.00
Simulators maintained Financial Impact: $10000.00 - Maintenance & Repair
Carpet/shampoo, paint, and repair during each college closing annually. Financial Impact: $4000.00
Daily/weekly repairs as needed Financial Impact: $4000.00
Classroom carpet replacement Financial Impact: $25,000.00
- Office and Advisement Space – Provide office privacy and conference area for advisement Financial Impact: $2,000.00
- Safety and Security protocols maintained Financial Impact: $5,000.00
- To Replace campus surveillance system Financial Impact: $28,000.00
- To Maintain Parchment, an online platform to send student transcripts to other entities Financial Impact: $2,000.00
- To implement a new Student Information Software and Financial Aid third party servicer Financial Impact: $145,000.00
- To Implement and maintain a new ANHO website Financial Impact: $7,000.00
- To Investigate the cost of renovating the Admissions Office suite with new paint, flooring, furniture, and décor Financial Impact: $25,000.00
- To purchase the property the College has been leasing 50% of the property Financial Impact: $750,000.00
- To rent the 5114 building to capacity after the purchase of the property Financial Impact: $50,000.00
IT SECURITY
Goal: To maintain strong security policies and effective internal controls to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information. The college will continue to implement and strengthen security measures through 2031.- To hold an annual cyber security training with employees
Financial Impact: $1000.00 - To update and maintain the Cyber Security Procedure Manual on an annual basis
Financial Impact: $1000.00 - To perform a Risk Assessment and provide recommendations to increase our security
Financial Impact: $3000.00 - To conduct security awareness training for existing employees, annually and as needed.
Financial Impact: $2000.00 - To conduct security training for all newly hired employees
Financial Impact: $2,000.00 - Upgrade student network
Financial Impact:$ 28,000.00
STUDENT POPULATION
Goal: To include diversity, and the entire Palm Beach County geographic area, with the goal of producing not only a successful student, but also a successful graduate, and employee through 2031.To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.
- Attract/recruit students from diverse cultural backgrounds who meet the elements of the college’s mission and admission criteria.
Financial Impact: $25,000.00. - Hispanic Latino students to be at least 10% of the college’s population
- Male students to be at least 10% of the college’s population
- Minority students to be at least 50% of the college’s population
- Attract/recruit students from a wide variety of geographic areas of Palm Beach County i.e. farming, urban, rural, township, unincorporated areas, including veterans.
Financial Impact: $10,000.00. - Serve the working HHA/NA, PCTs, LPNs and other Healthcare Employees of Palm Beach County to advance their educational level.
Financial Impact: $5,000.00. - Emphasize decorum & caring behaviors as a meaningful portion of preparation for a healthcare professional. This should encompass IPR skills, physical presentation, professional relationships, and following ANHO’s Code of Conduct and rules. Complete core values and character essay competitions twice annually.
Financial Impact: $5,000.00. - Systematic process maintained to solicit student input.
Financial Impact: $1,000.00. - To maintain 400 paying students consistently.
Financial Impact: $40,000.00.
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Goal: To provide classroom and clinical resources that will assist students of diverse needs and backgrounds to be successful annually through 2031.To achieve this goal the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.
- Educational assessments will be used to identify resources that best provide students with opportunities to ensure successful entry into practice.
Financial Impact: $50.00/student. - ATI/HESI threaded through out the curriculum.
Financial Impact: $400.00/student. - Employer expectations solicited
Financial Impact: $2000.00. - To establish up to date learning resources available daily & update print resources. .
Financial Impact: $75,000.00. - To provide for life skills, employment skills, decorum, and caring behaviors threaded throughout curriculum.
Financial Impact: $0.00. - To assure that student attendance at clinical practice meets regulatory requirements.
Financial Impact: $0.00. - To provide private, individual, and caring Academic Advisement for students.
Financial Impact: $0.00. - Constant oversight of Friday and extra help curriculum, attendance, and feedback, adding additional assistance for teaching how to learn difficult rigorous coursework etc.
Financial Impact: $50,000.00 - Pilot changes in order to assist students in meeting Satisfactory Progress Standards and achieving retention/completion benchmarks for programs
Financial Impact: $10,000.00. - Utilization of Sim Lab and skill demonstration to assist in student learning and outcomes
Financial Impact: $5000.00. - Elsevier 360 threaded throughout the curriculum for ADN students
Financial Impact: $3,800.00/student. - PN and ASPN program credits reduced to more closely align with the Florida guidelines for Curriculum framework (less than 25% change)
Financial Impact: $3,000.00.
FACULTY
Goal: A student’s success is influenced greatly by the faculty. It is therefore incumbent on the institution to insure that it has qualified, motivated, knowledgeable involved and enthusiastic faculty in its employ. This is a requirement in order to achieve the goals of any educational endeavor, but most especially to achieve the goals of educating health care practitioners annually through 2031.To achieve this goal the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.
- To evaluate staffing levels and assignments monthly.
Financial Impact: $0.00. - To meet programmatic accreditation standards
Financial Impact: $10000.00. - To evaluate classroom, clinical, and simulation faculty with corrective action plans as necessary
Financial Impact: $0.00. - To evaluate classroom, clinical, simulation, and online faculty teaching concepts - congruent with approved program curriculum adopted by faculty. Appropriate measures taken for non-compliance.
Financial Impact: $0.00. - To provide evidence of faculty development progress toward advanced degrees, scholarly work, and current evidence-based practice used as a basis for teaching and toward shoring up weaknesses.
Financial Impact: $2000.00. - To evaluate curriculum following each cohort experience of success and progression.
Financial Impact: $1000.00.
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Faculty Development Goals- Qualified faculty to meet established goals
Financial Impact: $1,500,000.00. - Improve faculty educational skills, in the areas of didactic communication, development and assessment, clinical and simulation
Financial Impact: $1,000.00. - Identify sources of successful progression and measure results
Financial Impact: $0.00. - Explore evidence based literature to assist faculty with scholarly work
Financial Impact: $3,000.00 - Achieve student learning outcomes and program outcomes via teaching students how to learn complex rigorous coursework
Financial Impact: $0.00
Faculty Development Schedule 2026| Month | Topic |
|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Faculty Professional Development |
| JMay 27, 2026 | Faculty Professional Development |
| September 9, 2026 | Faculty Professional Development |
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Goal: To provide students and faculty with an environment of commitment to excellence annually and through 2031.To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.
- To remain current with issues that impact healthcare education and practice utilizing the following:
- Regulators and regulation - Commission for Independent Education, Council on Occupational Education, Florida Board of Nursing, US Department of Education, ACEN, NC SARA
Financial Impact: $10,000.00/year Travel - Community Organizations – Career Source Palm Beach County, In Jacobs Shoes, ANHO Advisors, PB Ray of Hope
Financial Impact: $4,000.00/year - Professional Associations – Florida Association of Post Secondary Schools and Colleges, Florida Nurse Association, Sigma Theta Tau, FL Deans & Directors
Financial Impact: $4,000.00/year
- To maintain a current curriculum and resources that are not more than five years old.
Financial Impact: $2,000.00/year - To achieve the annual objectives that have been set.
- Practical Nursing Program Goals:
Financial Impact: $10,000.00/year - 75% or above ultimate completion rate within 100-200% of program
- 85% or above training related placement including drops
- Meet or exceed the National Average Percentage for passing NCLEX-PN Exam
- Analyze retention quarterly and implement strategies for improvement
- Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program Goals:
Financial Impact: $20,000.00/year - ACEN Compliance
- Faculty participation in Accreditation Standards
- A minimum of 85% training related placement including winthdrawals
- Meet or exceed the National Average Percentage for passing NCLEX-RN Exam.
- To continue proctoring the Distance Education Final Exam on ground at ANHO
- 20% or above completion within 100% of program
- 75% or above ultimate completion rate over 100% of program
- Analyze retention quarterly and implement strategies for improvement
- Health Occupations Program Goals:
Financial Impact: $10,000.00/year - 75% or above ultimate completion rate within 100-200% of program
- 85% or above training related placement including drops
- Meet or exceed the National Average Percentage for passing CNA Exam
- Analyze retention quarterly and implement strategies for improvement
EVALUATION
Goal: To critically analyze and modify the strategic plan annually so as to maintain a college of excellence at all times annually through 2031.Progress toward the achievement of the Strategic Plan will be evaluated throughout the year using several methods and data collection tools culminating in the Annual Evaluative Report. Input toward this summary is received from faculty, staff, students, and employers via Advisor Committee Meetings, “All Staff” Meetings, Management Meetings, ad hoc committees and focus groups.
Once the Annual Evaluative Report is drafted, it is reviewed with the Management Team, Advisors, Faculty and Staff as well as evaluated by the Board of Directors. It is then posted on the web site for students and all constituents to access. Consideration is given to the following:
- Mission Statement
- Student progress
- Student input
- Program outcomes
- Employer input/Alumnae input
- Financial, physical, and human resources
- Instructional and media equipment and supplies
- Faculty improvement/input
- Incoming and outgoing student needs
- Compliance with regulations
- Public and community relations/needs
- Licensure pass rates
- Accreditation status
- Employment satisfaction
- Results of Audits and Analyses
- Curriculum review / Staying current
Fiscal Impact $10,000.00 annual
ACADEMY FOR NURSING AND HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
Accreditation Committees 2026| TOPIC | MEMBERS | |
|---|
Conditions R.Werner, Chair
| J. Molmer N. Asser
| K. Atkinson |
Standard #1 Mission R.Werner, Chair | J. Molmer A. Stiles J. Miller
| |
Standard #2 Educational Programs Patient Care Technician N. Asser, Chair | R. Werner M. Alma
| J. Molmer C. Sheffield B. Costakes |
Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant N. Asser, Chair | M. Alma R. Werner
| J. Molmer C. Sheffield B. Costakes |
ADN COE-Standard #2 ACEN 1-6 N. Asser, Chair | R. Werner J. Molmer C. Sheffield B. Costakes G. Germinal L. Kanakry M. Joseph CL. Patterson
| M. Berneche N. Romulus T. Parker D. Gilzine R. Ghassemi C. Previlma K. Munyan K. Pollino S. Chavers | E. Ortiz B. Anderson M. Vil M. Pinnock D. Ellen K. DeVevo |
PN N. Asser, Chair | L. Kanakry D. Macavinta R. Werner A. Gill M. Alma A. Stallings
| D. Grotke B. Costakes J. Molmer J. Rubin M. Alma C. Leandre | C. Sheffield
|
Standard #3 Outcomes K. Atkinson Chair | J. Miller N. Asser B. Costakes C. Sheffield | M. Adduci R. Werner J. Molmer M. Joseph |
Standard #4 Strategic Planning R. Werner, Chair | J. Miller N. Asser K. Leishman | K. Atkinson J. Molmer |
Standard #5 Educational Resources K. Tyson, Chair
| N. Asser B. Costakes C. Sheffield
| J. Molmer L. Kanakry |
Standard #6 Institutional Infrastructure Ken Tyson, Chair
| J. Molmer R. Werner
| |
Standard #7 Financial Resources K. Leishman, Chair | N. Asser K. Atkinson
| R. Werner J. Molmer |
Standard #8 Human Resources R. Werner, Chair
| K. Leishman N. Asser | J. Molmer K. Atkinson |
Standard #9 Organizational Structure R. Werner, Chair
| N. Asser | J. Molmer |
Standard #10 Student Services &Activities K. Atkinson, Chair | J. Gjergo A. Stiles J. Miller V. Butcher
| J. Molmer R. Werner L. Rodriguez B. Jenkins |
ACEN Accreditation/Self Study N. Asser, Chair
| R. Werner J. Molmer B. Costakes C. Sheffield G. Germinal L. Kanakry M. Joseph L. Patterson | M. Berneche N. Romulus D. Gilzine R. Ghassemi C. Previlma K. Munyan K. Pollino S. Chavers
| E. Ortiz B. Anderson M. Vil M. Pinnock D. Ellen K. DeVevo |
POLICY FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Purpose/Scope of Services:Evaluation of Vital School Functions and Services in order to develop and utilize a Strategic Plan to guide excellence and continuous improvement for ANHO
Procedure:- Evaluation will be ongoing and formally compiled into an annual report summarizing Quality Assurance and Improvement;
Major Activities:- The following areas will be evaluated by the indicated means and by the indicated school official
| Function | Function Evaluative Measures and Frequency | Frequency | Responsible Person |
|---|
| Academic Achievement of Objectives and Currency | Student Grades Monthly Progress Notes Management Plans Pass/Fail Rates for State Testing (CNA & NCLEX) | Weekly Monthly Monthly Quarterly
| Academic Dean
|
| Attendance | Attendance Records Management Plans | Weekly Ongoing | Academic Dean Academic Dean |
| Clinical Achievement of Objectives and Currency | Availability Utilization Satisfaction | Each clinical assignment | Academic Dean
|
| Retention | Review Statistics | Quarterly | Academic Dean
|
| Employment / Placement | Review Placement Book Offer Assistance and Guidance 30/90 day post-training completion Analyze and correct reasons for non-placement Evaluate, Correct, Repeat | Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly | Academic Dean Dean of Student Services |
| Faculty Development | Participation in Continuing Education | Quarterly | Academic Dean |
| Student Activities | Student Satisfaction Surveys Insure Satisfactory Progress achieved by graduation Alumnae/Employer Surveys | Quarterly Bi-Annually
Ongoing | Academic Dean Dean of Student Services |
| Health & Safety | Review, investigate and follow-up Incident and Accident reports Summarize, evaluate, modify practice | Ongoing Quarterly | IT Plant Manager |
| Staff Support and Telecommunications | Check documents for quality of copies, typographical errors, organization and filing systems Check timeliness of jobs completed Check phones answered by third ring Check courtesy Check accuracy of messages | Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing | Dean of Student Services |
| Record Requests | Check for release signature Check for compliance with 48 hour turn-around | Ongoing Ongoing | Dean of Student Services |
| Outreach/Recruitment | Check Reports Check follow-up and guidance sessions | Weekly Ongoing | Dean of Student Services |
- It will be the responsibility of the Executive Director to summarize the above reports and present them annually to the staff and faculty, the Advisory Council and the Board of Directors.
- After parties of interest analyze the Annual Evaluative Report, a Strategic Plan is developed to include the following categories: Finance, Development, Physical Plant/Media Resources, Student Population, Educational Needs, Faculty, Community Needs, Commitment to Excellence, Evaluation, Table of Organization, Mission and Vision, IT Security and Accreditation Committee Assignments
Evaluation of the Plan:The Staff, Faculty, Advisory Council and Board of Directors use the results of the Annual Report to develop the Strategic Plan. Student input is taken into consideration also when it is revised, which is at least annually and more often as needed.
The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating the development of and sharing of the Strategic Plan.
Major Publications:The Strategic Plan will be accessible on the school’s web site and will also be accessible in paper copy for Students, the Staff and Faculty, Advisory Council, and Board of Directors.
Constituents with which the Plan is shared:| Student | Advisors |
| General Public | Board of Directors |
| Staff & Faculty | |
Budgetary Resources for each revisionEmployee time for collecting data, analyzing, and compilation
Financial Impact $8,000.00
Web Site Access
Financial Impact $1,000.00
Paper Publication
Financial Impact $1,000.00
TOTAL $10,000.00
2026 INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
- Evaluate and enhance ANHO infrastructure, processes, andsystems to be able to efficiently serve the current studentpopulation and to position the college favorably to facefuture growth.
- Foster the ongoing exploration and promotion of initiatives inboth the ADN and PN programs which enhance studentlearning and assessment efforts and that also positivelyimpacts student achievement and persistence.