CENTRA COLLEGE OF NURSING CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Spring 2018 ADDENDUM: Accreditations, Approvals, Certifications, & Memberships Administration & Faculty Roster Centra College of Nursing 905 Lakeside Drive, Suite A Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: 434.200.3070 Fax: 434.200.5239 www.centracollege.edu This handbook is designed to provide students with information about the programs of study at Centra College of Nursing ( College ). It sets forth, in general, how the College operates but the College reserves the right to change policies and procedures without notice. This handbook is not intended to be, and should not be regarded as a contract between the College and any student or other person. Students are held responsible for knowing the information contained in the Catalog & Student Handbook. Failure to read or comply with the Handbook will not excuse the student from accountability. Changes are communicated via the website and MOODLE. Print Date: 3/31/2018
Accreditation, Approval, Certification & Membership Centra College of Nursing holds institutional accreditation through the: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 North Falls Church, VA 22043 703.917.4109 www.abhes.org Centra College of Nursing is certified to operate through the: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) 10 th Floor, James Monroe Building 101 N. 14 th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.225.2600 www.schev.edu Centra College of Nursing is a Member of: Virginia Associate of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO) www.vacrao.org The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program holds preaccreditation status by: National League for Nursing Commission Nursing Education Accreditation The Watergate 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 800.669.1656 www.nln.org The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by: Virginia Board of Nursing Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Perimeter Center Richmond, VA 23230-1712 804.367.4515 The Associate Degree in Nursing program holds preaccreditation status by: National League for Nursing Commission Nursing Education Accreditation The Watergate 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 800.669.1656 www.nln.org is approved by: Virginia Board of Nursing Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Perimeter Center Richmond, VA 23230-1712 804.367.4515 holds pre-accreditation status by: National League for Nursing Commission Nursing Education Accreditation The Watergate 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 800.669.1656 www.nln.org
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program holds preaccreditation candidacy status by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 404.975.5000 Fax 404.975.5020 www.acenursing.org The Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 404.975.5000 Fax 404.975.5020 www.acenursing.org The Associate Degree in Nursing program is a member of: National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (N-OADN) 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32519 850.484.6948 877.966.6236 Fax 850.484.8762 noadn@dancyamc.com is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 404.975.5000 Fax 404.975.5020 www.acenursing.org is a member of: National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES) 1940 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.933.1003 Fax 703.940.4089
Administration & Faculty Administration Sharp, Melody F. Dean, Centra College of Nursing A.A.S, Beth Israel School of Nursing B.S.N., Old Dominion University M.S.N., West Haven University D.N.P., Case Western University Grant, Dana Academic Director: Practical Nursing Program and CNA Program Diploma, Lynchburg General Hospital B.S.N., University of Virginia M.S.N., Lynchburg College D.N.P., Candidate, Capella University (6/2019) Ellenburg, David Aaron Financial Aid/Enrollment Manager, B.S., Liberty University M.B.A., Candidate, Liberty University Jennings, Carolyn G. Bursar & Student Account Manager A.A. & S, Central Virginia Community College Campbell, Lauren J. Admissions Coordinator B.S., Candidate, Liberty University (5/2019) Emerson, James Academic Director: Associate Degree in Nursing Program and RN-BSN Program Diploma, Danville Regional Medical Center B.S.N., Virginia Commonwealth University M.S.N., University of Virginia D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing Puckett, Holly Accreditation Specialist B.S.N. George Mason University M.S.N. South University D.N.P., Candidate, South University (8/2020) Marrero, Kyle Registrar and Enrollment Processor B.S., Liberty University M.B.A., Liberty University Robrecht, Patrick Educational Tech Specialist B.A., West Virginia University M.Ed., Marshall University Easter, Paige Administrative Secretary Faculty (Associate Degree in Nursing Program) Armes, Catherine Barley, Susan M.S.N., University of Virginia Burnette, Susan A.D.N., Virginia Western B.S.N., American Sentinel University M.S.N., American Sentinel University Diaz, Michele A.S., Broward Community College B.S.N., Barry University M.S.N., NOVA Southeastern University Elkins, Sharon B.S.N., West Virginia University M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia Combs, Nada B.S.N., College of West Virginia Eden, Megan Flores-Tester, Jane Diploma, Lynchburg General SON B.S., Saint Louis University
Graves, Marilyn B.S.N., Mississippi College M.S.N., Western Kentucky University Patton Amy L.P.N., Lynchburg General SON Diploma, Lynchburg General SON Scott, Joyce B.S.N., Michigan State University Stage, Lisa Diploma, Algonquin School of Nursing B.S.N., Western Governors University M.S.N., Western Governors University Ward, Jill B.S.N., Old Dominion University M.S.N., St. Joseph s College of Maine Faculty (Practical Nursing Program) Bowen, Jennifer Henry, Ashley B.S.N., Shenandoah University Adjunct Faculty (RN-BSN Program) Craig, Sarah Diploma, Danville Regional Medical Center B.S.N., Virginia Commonwealth University M.S.N., University of Virginia Ph.D., University of Virginia Elmore, Diane Diploma, Roanoke Memorial SON B.S.N., Walden University M.S.N, Walden University D.N.P., Walden University Laughlin, April Rogers, Cheryl Diploma, Mercy School of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina Sibcy, Lory Van Bergen, Renee B.S.N., Clemson University M.S.N., Lynchburg College Wells, Tiffany Graham, Angela A.D.N., Fayetteville Technical Community College B.S., Virginia Union University Deluca, Ellen B.S.N., St. Louis University M.S.N., The Catholic University of America Ph.D., University of Maryland Vance, Jordan F.N.P., D.N.P., Liberty University Adjunct Faculty (Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs) Baker, Teri Briggs, Karen B.S.N., University of Virginia Dudley, Roxanne (Kim) Diploma, Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing B.S.N., University of Phoenix M.S.N., Lynchburg College Frazier, Elizabeth B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., University of Phoenix Huffer, Sarah M.S.N., Candidate, Western Governor s University (4/2018) Lambert, Bichundo Diploma, Lynchburg General SON B.S.N., Western Governors University Powell, Heather Rigsby, Shelby B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing Staton, Meghan Taylor, Amber A.D.N., Centra College of Nursing Wilkins-Copeland, Samantha B.S.N., Missouri Western State University Yeatts, Hillary A.D.N., Centra College of Nursing B.S.N., Centra College of Nursing Jaxtheimer, Elizabeth Patel, Jessica B.S.N., DeSales University M.S.N., Drexal University Price, Sarah J. B.S.N., Grand Canyon University Roach, Vanessa A.D.N., Thomas Nelson Community College B.S.N., Virginia Commonwealth University Stowe, Debra B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences Viers, Jennifer A.S.N., Bluefield State College B.S.N., University of Phoenix M.S.N., University of Phoenix Yancey, Stefanie M.S.N., Candidate, Walden University (8/2018)