Care with Compassion

Nursing Major

Train for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Facilities

Simulation Lab providing hands-on learning opportunities

SNAUL

Join Sigma Theta (honor society), and Lynchburg Student Nursing Association of the University of Lynchburg

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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 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 emergency or operating room positions. 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.

NCLEX Pass Rate

Year	Pass Rate
2024	94.87%
2023	82.35%
2022	74.4%
2021	75.5%
2020	97.5%
2019	97.6%

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 has full approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing. 9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515

Curriculum and Resources

2024-25 Academic Year Information

Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

Nursing Major Sample Four-year Plan

All students who have begun the Department of Nursing program by the Fall of 2023 or earlier will follow this sample plan to help guide your four-year course sequence.
As of Fall 2024, refer to this sample plan to help guide your four-year course sequence.

Academic Resources

Additional Resources

What Jobs Can I Get as a Nursing Major?

Registered Nurses are employed in a variety of settings and specialties. Settings include but are not limited to hospitals, schools, home health, health care education, health care administration/insurance, corrections, military and other areas. Specialties can range from labor and delivery, newborn care, pediatrics, adult health, women’s services, geriatric, mental health, and community/public health care, and more.