Lincoln Public Schools
Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program

at Northwest High School

A collaboration with Bryan College of Health Sciences to offer dual-credit courses and a gateway into a variety of medical fields.
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Introducing the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program at northwest high school

The Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program at Northwest High School consists of a Pre-Pathway for all 9th and 10th graders and the Program for 11th and 12th grades.

Pre-Pathway

All 9th and 10th graders who attend Lincoln Northwest experience medical science concepts in existing LPS courses (e.g. math, science, and health courses) and special events and field trips

Pathway

10th and 11th-grade students at Lincoln Northwest are encouraged to apply.

  • 20 early college credits from Bryan College of Health Sciences
  • Hands-on immersive opportunities in medical fields, including mentoring from a current Bryan College of Health Sciences student who is training to enter the field
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences student who is training to enter the field
  • Reduced tuition ($150/credit hour), Students eligible for free and reduced lunch can apply for free tuition through the Nebraska ACE scholarship program, additional scholarships from the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools are available
  • The Program Director hired by Bryan College of Health Sciences will be housed at Northwest and will advise students in the program.

Who can attend?

Students that are currently in grades 10 or 11 can complete the application. It is required for students to be enrolled at Lincoln Northwest and meet the program’s GPA requirement of 2.75 to be accepted into the program.

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Complete the Focus Program Interest Form

Course Sequence

Year 1 — Semester 1 or 2

Introduction to Health Professions (1 credit)

Ethics in Healthcare (3 credits)

Medical Terminology (1 credit)

Certified Nursing Assistant

Year 2 — Semesters 1 and 2

Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 credits)

Capstone I and II

Phlebotomy (at Bryan)

School Principal

Cedric Cooper
ccooper2@lps.org
Principal, Northwest High School

Program Director

Katherine Karcher
katherine.karcher@bryanhealth.org
Medical Sciences Focus Program Director

For more information

Please contact executive secretary Kim Bivens.

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