13 courses with the subject NSG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NSG 100Introduction to Nursing Concepts4
111, PSY 230, SDV 101, NUR 135, HLT 143 Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
111, MDE 10 or equivalent, PSY 230, SDV 101, NUR 135, HLT 143 Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients i simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Additional course fee applies. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College
150, NUR 135, HLT 143, Acceptance to the Transition Program Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
HUM See list of approved electives.1 3 Total 13 Total Minimum Credits: 69 Notes: 1. Recommended Humanities elective may be selected from ART 201-202 History of Art I-II; CST 130 Introduction to Theater; CST 151-152 Film Appreciation; I-II; ENG 245 British Literature; ENG 246 American Literature; Humanities 200 or higher; MUS 221-222 Music History I-II; PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy; PHI 260 Studies in Eastern Thinking; REL 200 Old Testament; REL 210 New Testament; REL 230 Religions of the World. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College 202
