Second Degree Nursing
Second Degree (B.A./ B.S.) Accelerated Nursing Applicants
*New for Summer 2013*
Program Mission and Goals
The Nursing Program - approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing - leads to a bachelor of science and qualifies students who wish to become registered nurses to take the National Council Licensing Examination.
Accelerated Nursing Application Requirements
The accelerated nursing program is a second degree; you must already have completed a bachelor's degree. You will be considered for the accelerated program only, and you must have completed all of the nursing pre-requisite courses prior to beginning the accelerated program. You should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and GPA of 3.0 or higher in the general nursing prerequisite courses.
Submit your application and indicate on the application that you are applying to the nursing major. Please apply early, as the program is competitive and space is limited.
You must also submit results from the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). You must have a minimum total score of 60 percent, with minimum sub-scores of 50 percent in each category. www.atitesting.com
After your application is reviewed, you will receive written notification of an admission decision.
Nursing Pre-requisite Courses
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Lynchburg College Nursing Course Name |
Virginia Community College Equivalent Course |
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Statistics (Math 222) |
Elem Statistics (Math 146, 157 240, 241, 242, 243) |
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Chemistry of Life (Chem 127) |
Health Science Chemistry (Chem 111, 112, 121 or 122) |
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Anatomy & Physiology I (Bio 222, 222L) |
Anatomy & Physiology I (Biol 141) |
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Anatomy & Physiology II (Bio 223, 223L) |
Anatomy & Physiology II (Biol 142) |
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Developmental Psychology (Psyc 241) |
Developmental Psychology (Psyc 230, 231, 232) |
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Health Promotion (HP 270) |
Nutrition (HLT 230 or HLT 138) |
Progression in the Major
During the summer of 2013, you must complete an intensive summer session to complete the sophomore level courses, followed by junior level courses to begin in the fall semester.
Progression to the upper division major is competitive. You must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in the nursing pre-requisites and receive grades of "B-" or higher in the nursing courses (NRSG 220, 225, and 232) to be considered for progression in the major.
If you begin the program in Summer 2013, you can anticipate completing the B.S.N. in the spring of 2015.
Application Deadlines
You must indicate nursing as your intended major. There is no separate application for the nursing major; however, your file will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the director of the nursing program. You may only apply for summer admission. A personal statement is encouraged.
Accelerated Nursing Application Deadline: April 1
Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis. Please contact our transfer coordinator, Elizabeth-Reid Becker, at becker.e@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8305 if you plan to apply for the nursing program and would like more important nursing application information.
