Sabrina Cowden

Develop and instruct courses in Maternity, Newborn, Pediatrics, and Health Assessment for the VCCS Master Course File. Design and deliver hybrid CPR, First Aid, and Diagnostic Cardiography certification courses. Coordinate clinical placements, simulation labs, and preceptor assignments for Practical Nursing students.

Professor of Practical Nursing - Mountain Empire Community College - Big Stone Gap, VA

(2013-01)

• Develop and instruct courses in Maternity, Newborn, Pediatrics, and Health Assessment for the VCCS Master Course File.
• Design and deliver hybrid CPR, First Aid, and Diagnostic Cardiography certification courses.
• Coordinate clinical placements, simulation labs, and preceptor assignments for Practical Nursing students.
• Serve as Chair/Member on multiple committees including Curriculum, Student Success, and Distance Education.
• Developed two new courses for the Virginia Community College System Master Schedule (PNE 132 & PNE 159).
• Health Sciences Program Head and Clinical Coordinator (2025–Present).

Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Virginia Highlands Community College - Abingdon, VA

(2010-08 - 2013-01)

• Supervised nursing students in clinical settings and evaluated their performance.
• Provided instruction in patient assessment, medication administration, and IV therapy.

Emergency Department Nurse - Lee Regional Medical Center - Pennington Gap, VA

(2000-06 - 2013-01)

• Delivered emergency care to patients of all ages and acuity levels.
• Trained new nurses and precepted RN/LPN students.
• Maintained TNCC, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Labor and Delivery Nurse - Holston Valley Medical Center - Kingsport, TN

(2000-06 - 2001-07)

• Provided antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care to mothers and newborns.
• Educated parents on postpartum and newborn care.

Medical-Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse - Lee Regional Medical Center - Pennington Gap, VA

(1993-08 - 2000-06)

• Delivered full-spectrum nursing care including wound care and IV therapy.
• Assisted physicians with procedures such as paracentesis and lumbar puncture.

Master of Science in Nursing Education - Nursing Education - Aspen University (2015-06)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - King University (2010-05)

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Mountain Empire Community College (2000-05)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing - Lee County Vocational Technical School (1993-05)