Lakeview College of Nursing

5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL

Lakeview College of Nursing, located in Danville, Illinois, was founded in 1894 to provide a nursing education for the region. The school was the only such institution in the area for nearly 30 years. Over the years the school has changed and adapted its curriculum and offerings. Originally a part of the Lakeview Medical Center, the school separated when the center was sold. In 1989 the school replaced its initial nursing program with a bachelor's of nursing program. The school also offers courses in Charleston, Illinois through a building owned by the school.

Academics

The BSN program offered at Lakeview College of Nursing requires students to have a minimum of 45 semester hours from an accredited college or university through the prerequisite courses listed in the schools site. Typically students who enter the program are already nurses, or have studied in nursing programs and fulfill most if not all the prerequisites necessary for entrance into the program.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in admission at Lakeview College of Nursing should complete the application and submit it along with all pertinent documents. Once submitted, the application will be reviewed for admission and a response will be sent to the applicant. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students seeking financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine if and which awards will be given to students.