College of Nursing
The Sullivan University College of Nursing aims to educate, inspire, and prepare individuals to become nursing professionals. It not only provides the essential knowledge, skills, and values needed for a successful career in nursing but also fosters compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of future patients.
The College of Nursing is one of the five colleges of Sullivan University. It is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing in addition to the University’s SACSCOC accreditation.
Faculty & staff
College of Nursing
Dr. Nancy Barnum
Professor, College of Nursing Dean, PhD, CNE
Louisville
Marcia Coleman
MSN, Instructor
Lexie Cross
MSN, Instructor
Catherine Hagan
BSN, Adjunct Instructor
Laura Gabbard
MSN, APRN Instructor
Ragan Graves
MSN, Instructor
Emily Heibert
MSN, Instructor
Vickie Pinkley
Nursing Administrative Assistant/Practice Experience Coordinator (Louisville)
Tracy Sanders
ASN, Clinical Coordinator (Louisville)
Denise Smith
MSN, Associate Professor, ASN and PN Program Director (Louisville)
Amanda Taylor
MSN, Instructor
Dr. Lisa Tipton
DNP, Professor, Skills Lab/Simulation Coordinator (Louisville)
Yi Mei Yen
MSN, CNE, Professor
Lexington
Heather Burchett
MSN, Part-Time Instructor
Rosanna Crackel
MSN, Associate Professor, Skills Lab/Simulation Coordinator (Lexington)
Tammy Graham
MSN, Assistant Professor
William Hamilton
BSN, Instructor
Tia Hensley
MSN, Instructor
Lucy Hicks
ADN, Clinical Coordinator (Lexington)
Sandy Hicks
Nursing Administrative Assistant/Practice Experience Coordinator (Lexington)
Amanda Miller
MSN, Assistant Professor
Erin O’Flaherty Snyder
MSN, Assistant Professor
Patricia Routt
MSN, APRN, NP-C Associate Professor, ASN Program Director
Sarah Stine
MSN, Instructor
Kristi Turpin
MSN, Assistant Professor
Melissa Wells
BSN, Instructor
Nursing program
Sullivan University’s Nursing program prepares students for a career in nursing by providing comprehensive instruction from experienced faculty. The curriculum combines immersive hands-on experiences, contemporary theoretical knowledge, and clinical opportunities. Graduates gain the skills and competencies necessary to successfully complete the NCLEX.
View program detailsAccreditation
Effective December 13, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 13, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View our program status on the ACEN website.
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
A.S. Nursing
Admissions information
Applicants must meet the requirements for at least one of the following to gain admission to the university.
ACT
21
PAX
Composite score: 105
45th percentile in Math and Verbal
Maximum 3 attempts
NEX
Composite score: 120
50th percentile in Math and Verbal
TEAS
Minimum Score Required: 74 Reading/70 Math
Progression information
All courses require a C or better for successful completion. Core courses (NUR) require a minimum 78% C, and General Education courses (BIO, CHM, ENG, MTH, PSY, and SOC) require a minimum 70% C.
The A.S. in Nursing contains 429 clinical hours and 352 skills lab hours. Students may not receive payment/reimbursement of any type for clinical and/or practicum hours required in their academic program. Students may also not perform these clinical and/or practicum hours with their employer in the capacity of their regular position. All nursing classes are held on campus, and many require clinical and/or lab skills training. Students may need to purchase additional software required for a specific course.
The Kentucky Board of Nursing requires that all criminal convictions (misdemeanors and felonies) be reported at the time of application for licensure. The Board may deny a license to practice nursing to an individual with a criminal conviction.
A.S. Nursing PN to ASN
Admissions information
Applicants must meet the following requirements to gain admission to the university.
Licensure Requirements
Must also have an active and unencumbered Kentucky or multi-state LPN license.
HESI/Mobility Testing
Minimum Score Required: 750
Maximum 3 attempts
The MT requirement will be waived for a Sullivan University PN graduate who has successfully passed the NCLEX and is an LPN.
Progression information
All courses require a C or better for successful completion. Core courses (NUR) require a minimum 78% C, and General Education courses (BIO, CHM, ENG, MTH, PSY, and SOC) require a minimum 70% C.
The LPN/Bridge A.S. in Nursing contains 396 clinical hours and 286 skills lab hours. Students may not receive payment/reimbursement of any type for clinical and/or practicum hours required in their academic program. Students may also not perform these clinical and/or practicum hours with their employer in the capacity of their regular position. All nursing classes are held on campus, and many require clinical and/or lab skills training. Students may need to purchase additional software required for a specific course.
The Kentucky Board of Nursing requires that all criminal convictions (misdemeanors and felonies) be reported at the time of application for licensure. The Board may deny a license to practice nursing to an individual with a criminal conviction.
Practical Nursing Diploma
Admissions information
Applicants must meet the requirements for at least one of the following to gain admission to the university.
ACT
19
PAX
Composite score: 85
40th percentile in Math and Verbal
Maximum 3 attempts
NEX
Composite score: 92
45th percentile in Math and Verbal
Maximum 3 attempts
TEAS
Minimum Score Required: 53 Reading/50 Math
Progression information
The clinical requirement consists of 594 clinical hours and 220 lab hours. All nursing classes are held on campus, and many require clinical and/or lab skills training. Students may not receive payment/reimbursement of any type for clinical and/or externship hours required in their academic program. Students may also not perform these clinical and/or externship hours with their employer in the capacity of their regular position.
The Kentucky Board of Nursing requires that all criminal convictions (misdemeanors and felonies) be reported at the time of application for licensure. The Board may deny a license to practice nursing to an individual with a criminal conviction.
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