Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a two-year private college dedicated to the education of healthcare workers. The College is located in Lancaster, Pa., a city of 56,000 situated in the heart of picturesque Lancaster County. A select group of more than 700 students study with faculty who are experts in their specialty areas. Lancaster General College is the educational arm of Lancaster General Hospital. The clinical facilities of the Hospital enrich the learning environment for students. Hands-on learning is the College’s key to developing competent healthcare practitioners.

The Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences exists to provide a learning environment that fosters the development of educated, competent, caring and socially responsible health care practitioners.

Named for Lancashire, England, Lancaster has an appreciation for its past while embracing the future. Lancaster City was the nation's capital for one day in September 1777. It also was home to James Buchanan, the only bachelor President of the United States and the only President from the state of Pennsylvania. The area is rich in cultural activities, including live theater productions and symphony concerts. For the sports enthusiast, Lancaster City is home to a minor league baseball team. The stadium is conveniently located within walking distance of the campus. For those people who enjoy shopping, there are several outlet malls located within minutes of the campus. The towns of Hershey and Gettysburg are both within a short driving distance. New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are located within a three-hour drive.

The Lancaster Airport is only minutes from campus; Harrisburg International Airport is less than 30 miles from the College. For those students traveling by train, the train station is located within five minutes of the campus.

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