Centra College

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Our approach to education

100% of Centra College graduates are eligible for employment interview with Centra Health

Graduates will be prepared to engage in best practices through critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration and building community relationships. They will function as effective members of an interdisciplinary team in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing healthcare environment and will be recognized for their quality and service to the profession of nursing.

Academic programs

Centra College offers four distinct nursing programs. Select a program to learn more!

Financial aid is available

The Office of Financial Aid exists to help students fund their education while at Centra College.

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Non-discrimination notice

Centra complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Centra does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Accreditation

The Centra College Practical/Vocational Nursing Program, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, and RN-BS Program (delivered via distance education), are pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA, attention Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, NLN CNEA Executive Director, no later than October 14, 2024 to cneaaccreditation@nln.org.