Nursing Major (BS)
Lynchburg is a great place to be if you want to launch into a successful career as a nurse. Our evidence-based coursework will give you the skills you need to be successful. Plus, you’ll get lots of individualized attention from experienced professionals.
You’ll get to explore our program’s nursing facilities, including the simulation lab. In the lab, students learn hands-on skills through simulated patient scenarios and work toward becoming accomplished nurses.
With our diverse options, you can find a job in health care that is right for you. You’ll graduate from our program with a strong background in theory, research, and how healthcare works. This way, you’ll be a strong job candidate for positions in the emergency room or operating room. Lynchburg’s program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and meets professional licensure requirements, so you’ll be qualified no matter where your career takes you.
As a Lynchburg nursing student, you’ll:
- Have opportunities to learn both in and outside of the classroom.
- Take part in simulation and active learning to build competence and confidence in real-world scenarios.
- Use iPads in clinical, simulation, and classroom settings.
NCLEX Pass Rate
| Year | Pass Rate |
| 2022 | 74.4% |
| 2021 | 75.5% |
| 2020 | 97.5% |
| 2019 | 97.6% |
| 2018 | 97.9% |
Accreditation and Approval
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Lynchburg is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
The nursing program is conditionally approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. 9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515
Alumni Spotlights
Faculty Contact
Myra L. Carew, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Interim Dean of the School of Nursing
Director of the Nursing Program
