Nicole E. Smith joins Hannah Murphy Buc in sharing responsibilities for leading the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s growing entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Nicole E. Smith, PhD, MS ’14, RN, CNE, CHSE, CNE-cl, assistant professor, has been named co-director of the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
As co-director, Smith will share responsibilities for leading the program with Hannah Murphy Buc, PhD, RN, CNE, assistant professor and director of restorative justice.
“Given the growth in the BSN program at USG and in Baltimore, with an enrollment of now more than 780 students, this is an optimal time to expand the academic and administrative resources for our new-to-nursing students at both sites,” said Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD ’11, MS ’05, BSN ’04, NNP, FNAP, FAAN, the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing, in announcing Smith’s appointment.
As co-directors, Smith and Murphy Buc will work with faculty, staff, students, and community and clinical partners to continue developing and implementing a revised BSN curriculum based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s new Essentials, which provides a framework for incorporating competency-based education for practice-ready graduates. UMSON is a national leader in implementing the revised curriculum, which took effect in fall 2022.