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Nursing Career Pathways

Centra is here to support you in continuous growth and education in your profession.
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Our Approach

Nursing career pathways can guide you in your professional development no matter where you are in your career at Centra. 

Colleges & Universities on the Career Pathway

Tuition Discounts & Scholarship Information

Contact school or Susan Burnette at burnsu3@centrahealth.com, or call 434.200.6583

Entry to Healthcare Career Pathways

Nursing

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Centra College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN RN) - Centra College
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Centra College, Liberty University, University of Lynchburg
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Liberty University
  • Doctorate of Nursing - Liberty University 
  • PhD of Nursing - Liberty University 

Other Medical Career Options

  • Certified Medical Assistant - CVCC
  • Medical Scribe - CVCC
  • Medical Coding - CVCC

     

Respiratory Therapy

  • Respiratory Therapy Technology - CVCC

Radiology

  • Radiology Technology - CVCC
  • Ultrasound Technician - Piedmont Virginia Community College

Emergency Medicine

  • Emergency Medical Technician - CVCC
  • Paramedic - CVCC

Lab

  • Medical Laboratory Technician - CVCC
  • Phlebotomy Technician - CVCC
Nursing Pathways RN

RN Career Track Options

Further Nursing Education

  • Preceptor Course - Centra Professional Nursing Development
  • Charge Nurse Workshop - Centra Professional Nursing Development
  • ANCC Specialty Certifications - Centra Professional Nursing Development (Success Pays program)

AHA Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Centra AHA Center
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Centra AHA Center
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Centra AHA Center

Tuition Reimbursement

  • 80% of cost, up to $5,250 per year for full & part time employees.
Nursing Pathways LPN

LPN- Career Track Options

Further Nursing Education

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN RN) - Centra College
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Centra College, Liberty University, University of Lynchburg
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Liberty University
  • Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Liberty University

Respiratory Therapy

  • Respiratory Therapy Technology - CVCC

Emergency Medicine

  • Emergency Medical Technician - CVCC
  • Paramedic - CVCC
  • Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Centra AHA Center
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -
  • Centra AHA Center
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -
  • Centra AHA Center

 

Centra Tuition Reimbursement information

  • Complete six (6) months of continuous service with Centra
  • No active formal disciplinary action on file
  • Received a rating of “Solid Performance” or above during previous performance appraisal
  • Do not already have a degree at the same level
  • Complete a Request for Education Assistance form online prior to taking classes
  • Complete the online Education Assistance Request form and submit it for approval BEFORE taking classes
  • Complete your classes
  • After classes are complete, submit your receipts for tuition and books, as well as grades (within 60 days of completion) for reimbursement
  • Reimbursement will be 80% of cost, up to $5,250 per year

Have one of the following statuses:

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Weekend Exclusive Option (WEO)
  • Resource Team Member, working at least 1200 hours during the previous year