Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing offers a 33-month diploma program to prepare qualified men and women for careers as registered professional nurses. The curriculum consists of theory and clinical experience in medical/surgical, obstetric, pediatric and psychiatric nursing.

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Criteria for Admission
An applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and

• Rank in the upper one-third of his/her high school graduating class or have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Have 12 academic credits. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed four units of English, two units of mathematics, two units of social studies, biology, chemistry, and electives. Algebra I must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better.
• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I: Reasoning Test) composite score of 900 or above is preferred.  The composite score is based on Critical Reading and Math scores.  SAT scores may be waived if the applicant has a college degree.
• Satisfactory References
• Health Records (including drug screening) and Background Checks: Acceptable and Complete. (Acceptable health records means that the individual's health will permit him/her to meet the physical demands and working conditions required for employment as a staff nurse following graduation. Positive test results on drug screening or refusal to be tested and/or unsatisfactory background checks, including failure to disclose information, may result in forfeiture of admission to the school.)

It is the policy of the School of Nursing, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, not to discriminate against any applicant or to tolerate harassment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran's status, physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform the job or any other prohibited factor.

Applications received after April 7, 2008, will be considered for the class entering in August 2009.

School Goals
The goals of the Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing are to prepare the graduate to:

• Obtain licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse through successful completion of the NCLEX-RN Examination.
• Function as a beginning practitioner of nursing in acute, intermediate, long term, and ambulatory health care settings.
• Utilize the nursing process as the foundation for the delivery of health care to the individual, family, and community.
• Act in a self-directed manner in pursuit of continuing education, and in personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrate responsibility as a contributing member of the community.

During the first year, students take basic nursing courses and attend Central Virginia Community College for selected fundamental courses including biology and behavioral sciences. Courses in the various specialty areas of nursing are taught during the second and third years. Upon completion of the three-year program, the graduate is prepared to practice with clinical competence in a variety of settings, and is eligible to file an application to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses.

Advanced Placement for LPNs
An advanced placement program for licensed practical nurses is available. After completing the required college courses, and meeting other admission requirements, LPNs enter on the second level. (Criteria for admission sent upon request.)

Lynchburg General Hospital School Of Nursing Curriculum Plan

First Level

First Term
BIO* 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

PSY* 200 Principles of Psychology

SOC* 200 Principles of Sociology

HLT* 138 Principles of Nutrition

NSG 101 Fundamentals of Nursing

Second Term

BIO* 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

PSY* 230 Developmental Psychology

ENG* 111 College Composition I

NSG 102 Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing

PHA 103 Introduction to Pharmacology

Third Term
BIO* 205 General Microbiology

Second Level

Fourth Term
NSG** 201 Nursing Care of Adults

Fifth Term
NSG** 202 Psychosocial Aspects of Nursing

Sixth Term
NSG** 203 The Developing Family

Third Level

Seventh Term
NSG** 301 Nursing Care of Patients and Families in Crisis

Eighth Term
NSG** 302 Nursing Care of Children

Ninth Term

NSG 303 Nursing Leadership in the Health Care System

NSG 304 History and Trends in Nursing

* Central Virginia Community College
** These courses are taught to alternating student groups within the level. Request school catalog for additional information.

Approval / Accreditation
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway
33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
(800) 669-1656

Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Health Professions
Virginia Board of Nursing
6603 W. Broad St.
5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1712
(804) 662-9909

Tuition and Expenses
Current information about tuition and other expenses is available by request.

Financial Aid
The School of Nursing offers assistance in obtaining financial aid for eligible students.  Amounts of financial aid vary and depend upon the student's demonstrated and verified need.  Aid may be in the form of grants, scholarships or loans.

The federal programs in which the school participates are Pell Grant and Federal Family Education Loan Program.  Virginia residents may be eligible for Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarships . Detailed information on how to apply for federal and state scholarships, loans, and Pell Grants will be given upon request.

Financial aid information also is available by clicking here.

History of the School
The School of Nursing was established in 1912 to meet a community need for professional nurses in Lynchburg and the surrounding areas. Through the years, the school expanded its facilities and strengthened the curriculum to keep pace with advancements in nursing science and education.

The nursing school is located next to Lynchburg General Hospital.  Lynchburg General Hospital specializes in emergency and critical care services, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics. The hospital is part of Centra Health, a locally owned health care system. Also part of the system is Virginia Baptist Hospital, which emphasizes women and children's services, mental health and chemical dependency treatment, and outpatient services.  Students gain clinical experience at both hospitals as well as selected community agencies.

For a free packet of information about the opportunities for career-minded people in the Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing, call (434) 947-3070 or click for an online request form then click on "Services Information."
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