May 2022
Welcome to the University of Lynchburg! To make your transition to life as a Lynchburg second-degree (summer entry) nursing student as smooth as possible, we offer programs and events designed specifically for you. We’re also happy to answer your questions at any time.
Get ready for Lynchburg in four easy steps:
1. Register for classes online.
- Log in to MyLynchburg.
- Select “students online” from the navigation on the left.
- Select the “drop/add courses” tab from the navigation at the top.
- Select the following courses:
- NRSG 220 A — Pathophysiology
- NRSG 225 A — Nursing Fundamentals
- NRSG 225L A — Nursing Fundamentals Lab
- NRSG 232 A — Health Assessment
- NRSG 232L A — Health Assessment Lab
2. Request housing.
If you live on campus during the summer, you must secure summer school housing. Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
3: Complete your clinical clearance.
Before attending clinical as part of your summer coursework, you must complete certain requirements mandated by the clinical agencies that the University of Lynchburg Nursing is associated with, as well as the Virginia Board of Nursing. CastleBranch is the company used to manage your clinical clearance process.
- Visit the CastleBranch LY09dtim package page to place an order for the LYO9dtim package (drug testing and medical document manager).
- Read and acknowledge the information, then check the “I have read order instructions” box, and click the “click to continue” button.
- This service costs $95. Review your order, check the “I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions of use” box, and click the “Continue” button.
- Proceed with placing your order.
- Click on “Contact Us” at the top of the page if you need assistance with placing your.
Once you have purchased the LYO9dtim package, please submit the following to CastleBranch:
- Nursing Program Student Health Information and Physical Form (PDF).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Health insurance card.
- Complete urine drug screening. The nursing department will contact you about this.
- Learn more about how to submit documents to CastleBranch (PDF).
The deadline to complete the process of clinical clearance is July 10.
4: Complete orientation.
We will offer a virtual, online orientation session to help students transition to the University. Students will be asked to complete short modules providing them with information about the nursing program, the campus, and campus resources.
Nursing orientation will take place after class during the first week of your NRSG 225 Nursing Fundamentals course.
FAQs
Are classes online or in person?
Classes will be held in McMillan Classroom starting Monday, May 23, at 9 a.m. You will receive more information from your instructors. You will be required to wear a mask in the classroom. This could change before classes start. Please make sure you check the room location on “Students Online” before attending class.
When will I receive my iPad?
You will receive your iPad on the first day of class.
When will I receive my uniform?
Uniform information will be provided during your first summer course.
