School of Nursing

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Chair

Dr. Brooke Bentley
(859) 622-1956
Rowlett 225

Associate Chair

Dr. Lisa Jones
(859) 622-1941
Rowlett 220

Faculty

B. Bentley, C. Catron, C. Edwards, S. Evans, M. Gibson, W. Harmon, B. Holleran, R. Hovermale, L. Hunter, R. Janes, A. Jones, B. Killian, C. Kuns-Adkins, L. Jones, T. Loan, J. Merrick, Q. Moore, S. Muhlenkamp K. New, R. O'Hair, N. Owens, J. Pinheiro, G. Purdue, L. Runnels, F. Sands, A. Snowden, L. Thompson, A. Whitaker, J. White, A. Wood, and P. Woodruff.

The programs in the School of Nursing include Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice.

The mission of the school is to educate nurses at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctorate levels who work in interprofessional environments to promote health and well-being across the Commonwealth, country and world.

Bachelor’s

Associate’s

Courses

NSC 114.  Nursing Concepts I.  (5 Credits)  
I, II. Formerly NUR 114. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: NSC 114C. Provides fundamental theoretical nursing concepts. Student learning outcomes are human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 114 and NSC 114.

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NSC 114C.  Nursing Concepts Clinical.  (3 Credits)  
I II Formerly NUR 114C. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: NSC114. This course provides application of fundamental nursing concepts in the laboratory and clinical settings. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 114C and NSC 114C.

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NSC 124.  Medical-Surgical Nursing I.  (3 Credits)  
I, II. Formerly NUR 124. Prerequisites: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC114, 114C and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: NSC 124C, 126, and 126C. Builds upon previously learned concepts and skills. Provides theories and concepts for applying the nursing process while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 124 and NSC 124.

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NSC 124C.  Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical.  (2 Credits)  
I,II. Formerly NUR 124C. Prerequisite: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC 114 & 114C and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: NSC 124, 126, and 126C. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 124C and NSC 124C.

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NSC 126.  Mental Health Nursing.  (2 Credits)  
I,II. Formerly NUR 234. Prerequisites: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC 114, and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 114C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 124, 124C, and 126C. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 234 and NSC 126.

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NSC 126C.  Mental Health Nursing Clinical.  (1 Credit)  
I, II. Formerly NUR 234C. Prerequisites: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC 114, and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a minimum grade of "C". NSC 114C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 124, 124C, and 126. Application of the nursing process when caring for patients with mental health needs. Credit will not be awarded for NUR 234C and NSC 126C.

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NSC 223.  Medical-Surgical Nursing II.  (4 Credits)  
I, II. Formerly NUR 232. Prerequisites: BIO 308, NSC 124, 126, ENG 102 or 102R, and PSY 200 or SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223C, 225, and 225C. Provides theories and concepts for applying nursing judgment while caring for adult patients experiencing selected complex health issues. Credit will not be awarded for NUR 232 and NSC 223.

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NSC 223C.  Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical.  (2 Credits)  
I,II. Formerly NUR 232C Prerequisite: BIO 308, NSC 124, 126, ENG 102 or 102R, and PSY 200 or SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223, 225, 225C. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting when caring for adult patients experiencing selected complex health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 232C and NSC 223C.

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NSC 225.  Family Nursing.  (4 Credits)  
I, II. Prerequisite: BIO 308, NSC 124 and 126, ENG 102 or 102R and SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223, 223C, and 225C. This course provides application of nursing concepts for obstetric and pediatric patients experiencing selected complex health issues.

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NSC 225C.  Family Nursing Clinical.  (2 Credits)  
I, II. Prerequisite: BIO 308, NSC124 and 126, ENG 102 or 102R and PSY 200 or SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of "C". NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223, 223C, and 225. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting when caring for obstetric and pediatric patients experiencing selected complex health issues. This clinical course is taken over 2 parts of term during the same semester. Credit will only be awarded at the end of the term.

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NSC 232.  Fundamentals of Nursing.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: taken in semester immediately prior to expected enrollment in NSC 380 and NSC 380C. Students must meet minimum program GPA requirements of 2.5 and department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232L, 242, and 252. Students repeating NSC 232 must also enroll in NSC 232L and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduction of fundamental nursing principles and essential clinical skills.

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NSC 232L.  Fundamentals of Nursing Lab.  (1 Credit)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: taken in semester immediately prior to expected enrollment in NSC 380 and NSC 380C. Students must meet minimum program GPA requirements of 2.5 and department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252. Students repeating NSC 232L must also enroll in NSC 232 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Demonstration of fundamental nursing principles and essential clinical skills.

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NSC 240.  Med-Surgical Nursing III.  (4 Credits)  
I, II. Formerly NUR 240. Prerequisites: NSC 223, 225, and BIO 273 or MLS 209 (with a minimum grade of "C"), NSC 223C and 225C with a minimum grade of S. Corequisite: NSC 240C, 250, and 255. Students repeating NSC 240 must also enroll in NSC 240C and NSC 250. The most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied towards student's GPA. Provides theory and concepts for applying nursing judgment for the care of groups of patients experiencing selected complex health issues. Credit will not be awarded for NUR 240 and NSC 240

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NSC 240C.  Med-Surgical Nurs III Clinical.  (3 Credits)  
I, II. Formerly NSC 241C. Prerequisite: NSC 223, 225 and BIO 273 or MLS 209, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 223C and 225C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 240, 250, and 255. Students repeating NSC 240C must also enroll in NSC 240 and NSC 250. The most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Clinical immersion synthesizing nursing judgment in caring for groups of patients experiencing complex health issues. Must be taken during the last semester of the AAS program. Credit will not be awarded for both NSC 240C and NSC 241C.

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NSC 242.  Communication in Nursing.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and minimum 2.5 institutional GPA requirement and department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232, 232L, and 252. Develop foundational therapeutic communication skills essential for nursing practice. Credit will not be awarded for both NSC 242 and NSC 243.

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NSC 243.  Communication in Healthcare.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisite: Department approval. Develop foundational therapeutic communication skills essential for healthcare practice. Credit will not be awarded for both NSC 242 and NSC 243.

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NSC 250.  NCLEX Review.  (2 Credits)  
(I) I, II Prerequisites: NSC 223, 225, BIO 273 or MLS 209 each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 223C and NSC 225C each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 240, NSC 240C, and NSC 255. Provides a framework for interpreting structural and functional changes associated with diseases, facilitating critical thinking and decision-making required of the associate degree nurse. Students repeating NSC 250 must also enroll in NSC 240 and 240C and the most recent grades in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA.

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NSC 252.  Intro to Professional Nursing.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and minimum 2.5 institutional GPA requirement or department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232, 232L, and 242. Introduction to nursing science foundations using selected concepts and constructs.

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NSC 255.  Trends and Issues in Nursing.  (1 Credit)  
I, II. Formerly NUR 255. Prerequisites: NSC 223 and 225; BIO 273 or MLS 209 each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 223C and 225C each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 240, 240C and 250. Focuses on current issues and trends in nursing. Ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities and career opportunities are examined. Students repeating NSC 255 must also enroll in NSC 240 and 240C and the most recent grades in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 255 and NSC 255.

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NSC 262.  Professional Nursing Concepts.  (4 Credits)  
I, A. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN Program – Second Degree Option or department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232 and 232L. Introduces foundational therapeutic communication skills and core nursing science concepts essential for professional nursing practice.

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NSC 300.  Nursing Externship.  (1-6 Credits)  
A. Formerly NUR 300. Prerequisite: department approval. Integrates theory and practice through collaborative partnerships to enhance clinical judgement and essential nursing competencies. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 300 and NSC 300.

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NSC 330.  Clinical Drug Therapy.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 332, 350, and 380, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 332L with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 386 and 386C. Introduces foundational pharmacologic principles to client care with an emphasis on maximizing therapeutic effects and minimizing adverse outcomes. Includes selected drug classes, prototype agents, and commonly used medications.

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NSC 332.  Health Assessment and Promotion.  (1 Credit)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332L, 350, 380, and 380C. Students repeating NSC 332 must also enroll in NSC 332L and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Development of physical assessment skills and evaluation of health status for clients throughout the life cycle.

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NSC 332L.  Health Assessment and Promotion Lab.  (1 Credit)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242 and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332, 350, 380 and 380C. Students repeating NSC 332L must also enroll in NSC 332 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Development of physical assessment skills and evaluation of health status for clients throughout the life cycle.

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NSC 350.  Pathophysiology.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332, 332L, and 380, and 380C. Provides a framework for understanding disease-related structural and functional changes to support clinical decision making.

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NSC 370.  Health Disparities.  (3 Credits)  
A. Prerequisite: junior standing or departmental approval. Explores the social, economic, political and historical context of health disparities experienced by groups with an emphasis on racial/ethnic, gender and socioeconomic aggregates. Explores contributing factors and potential solutions to domestic and global health disparities.

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NSC 378.  Short Topics in Clinical Nursing.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Provides enrichment learning activities for upper division baccalaureate nursing students to apply the nursing process and critical thinking to support clinical judgment for clients across the lifespan. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours credit.

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NSC 380.  Adult Health Nursing I.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of S; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332, 332L, 350, and 380C. Students repeating NSC 380 must also enroll in NSC 380C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients.

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NSC 380C.  Adult Health Nursing I Clinical.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242 and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisite: NSC 332, 332L, 350 and 380. Students repeating NSC 380C must also enroll in NSC 380 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients.

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NSC 381.  Perspectives in Professional Nursing I.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: Unencumbered RN license and admission to the RN-BSN pathway or department approval. Introduces and applies foundational concepts to support transition to the baccalaureate nursing role.

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NSC 383.  Perspectives in Professional Nursing II.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Corequisite: NSC 381. Identifies and applies concepts to support transition to the baccalaureate nursing role.

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NSC 385.  Perspectives in Professional Nursing III.  (4 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisite: NSC 381 and NSC 383, each with a minimum grade of “C”. Examines and applies concepts to support transition to the baccalaureate nursing role.

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NSC 386.  Adult Health Nursing II.  (7 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 332, 350, and 380, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 332L and 380C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 330 and 386C. Students repeating NSC 386 must also enroll in NSC 386C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients with select health issues.

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NSC 386C.  Adult Health Nursing II Clinical.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 332, 350 and 380, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 380C and 332L, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 330 and 386. Students repeating NSC 386C must also enroll in NSC 386 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients with select health issues.

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NSC 390.  Research for EBNP.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: STA 215, or 270, or SOC 232 with a minimum grade of “C”; and ENG 102, or 102R, or 105(B), or HON 102. Introduces the research process and applies research findings to guide nursing practice in the delivery of quality, evidence-based healthcare. Credit will not be awarded to students for both NSC 390 and NSC 390W.

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NSC 392.  Mental Health Nursing.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386 each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 392C. Students repeating NSC 392 must also enroll in NSC 392C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Provides a comprehensive introduction to mental health nursing, applying the biological, psychological and social foundations of mental illness.

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NSC 392C.  Mental Health Nursing Clinical.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 392. Students repeating NSC 392C must also enroll in NSC 392 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Utilize the therapeutic use of self, evidence-based interventions, and the role of the nurse within the mental health setting.

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NSC 396.  Family Health Nursing.  (5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of S. Corequisite: NSC 396C. Students repeating NSC 396 must also enroll in NSC 396C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduces nursing concepts and complex health issues affecting maternity and pediatric clients and families through application of evidence-based, family centered care.

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NSC 396C.  Family Health Nursing Clinical.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 396. Students repeating NSC 396C must also enroll in NSC 396 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. This clinical course is taken over 2 parts of term during the same semester. Credit will only be awarded at the end of the term. Applies the nursing process to provide evidence-based, family centered care for maternity and pediatric clients and families.

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NSC 440.  RN Leadership and Management.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: Unencumbered RN license and admission to the RN-BSN pathway. Provides an overview of nursing leadership and management principles including legal, ethical and economic concepts. Prepares students for a leadership role within health care systems to lead interprofessional teams and promote safety and quality improvement.

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NSC 442.  Complex Health Systems.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 385, 440, 445, and 486, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 486C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 442C. Students repeating NSC 442 must also enroll in NSC 442C and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrates safe, evidence-based nursing concepts to manage practices in complex healthcare systems.

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NSC 442C.  Complex Health Systems Clinical.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 385, 440, 445, and 486, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 486C with a minimum grade of “S”; Corequisite: NSC 442. Students repeating NSC 442C must also enroll in NSC 442 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrates safe, evidence-based nursing concepts to manage practices in complex healthcare systems.

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NSC 445.  RN Professional Role Transitions.  (2 Credits)  
A. Prerequisites: Unencumbered RN license and admission to the RN-BSN pathway. Analyze professional nursing roles, integrate self‑care into practice, and evaluate current issues affecting nursing.

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NSC 480.  Health Care Leadership.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Provides an overview of nursing leadership and management principles including legal, ethical and economic concepts. Prepares students for a leadership role within health care systems to lead interprofessional teams and promote safety and quality improvement.

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NSC 484.  Adult Health Nursing III.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 484C. Students repeating NSC 484 must also enroll in NSC 484C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Utilizes the nursing process to integrate clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to promote safe, optimal outcomes for adult clients across spheres of care.

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NSC 484C.  Adult Health III Clinical.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 484. Students repeating NSC 484C must also enroll in NSC 484 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Utilizes the nursing process to integrate clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to promote safe, optimal outcomes for adult clients across spheres of care.

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NSC 486.  RN Public Health Nursing.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 385 and 390, each with a minimum grade of “C”. Analyze professional nursing roles, integrate self‑care into practice, and evaluate current issues affecting nursing.

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NSC 487.  Population Health Nursing.  (2.5 Credits)  
II, A. Prerequisite: NSC 390, 392 and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 487C. Students repeating NSC 487 must also enroll in NSC 487C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduces and applies population-focused nursing care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes.

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NSC 487C.  Population Health Nursing Clinical.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisite: NSC 390, 392 and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 487. Students repeating NSC 487C must also enroll in NSC 487 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduces and applies population-focused nursing care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes.

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NSC 492.  Complex Client Health Care.  (2.5 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492C, 495, and 496. Students repeating NSC 492 must also enroll in NSC 492C and NSC 496 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrate nursing concepts to manage complex healthcare problems across the lifespan.

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NSC 492C.  Complex Client Health Care Clinical.  (3 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492, 495, and 496. Students repeating NSC 492C must also enroll in NSC 492 and NSC 496 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrate safe, evidence-based nursing care to manage complex healthcare problems.

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NSC 495.  Professional Role Transition.  (2 Credits)  
NSC 495 Professional Role Transition. (2) I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492, 492C and 496. Students repeating NSC 495 must also enroll in NSC 492, NSC 492C, and NSC 496 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Facilitates transition to professional nursing practice through promotion of self-care and analysis of leadership including political, economic, and socio-ethical influences shaping the healthcare system.

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NSC 496.  Clinical Judgement and EBNP.  (2 Credits)  
I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492, 492C, and 495. Students repeating NSC 496 must also enroll in NSC 492 and NSC 492C, and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrates clinical judgement and evidence-based practice for delivery of safe, quality client care.

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NSC 498.  Independent Study.  (1-6 Credits)  
A. Prerequisite: student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment. Directed study or research on an issue or area of interest to nursing. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

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NSC 500.  Early Childhood Health Care.  (3 Credits)  
A. Prerequisite: education major or instructor approval. Focuses on the development of competencies necessary for health management of young children (ages birth through five years) with special health care needs. Appropriate for non-health care professionals in the community or classroom.

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