Welcome to the Collaborative Nursing Education Continuum Model (CNECM) Admission Information Session

Session Agenda What is the CNECM program? CNECM Program curriculum Who is eligible? What is required in the application process? Admission deadline CNECM Program curriculum Admission Criteria: SSU Transfer Courses Nursing Department Your ADN-BSN roadmap and BSN degree worksheet Application & Admission info

Frequently asked questions FAQ’s Are the classes online? What is the cost of tuition? Application period Is there a part-time option? Can I work while in the program? What can I do to improve my chances of admission?

Admission Information: Collaborative Nursing Education Continuum Model (CNECM)

Application Information for Summer CNECM Admission Application period is February 1st – March 15 Directions & link to online application will be posted on the Nursing Homepage Start in 1st Summer after year one of your ADN program Finish in one year after ADN graduation with your BSN

What is the Collaborative Nursing Education Continuum Model (CNECM)? SSU’s ADN to BSN program is called the POST-LICENSURE BSN PROGRAM. The CNECM is a track in the Post-Licensure Program The CNECM is an “early start” to Upper Division Nursing coursework toward the BSN.   Current first semester-first year ADN students enrolled at CNECM partners apply while in ADN programs

Who is eligible for admission to the CNECM Program? Current first semester-first year ADN students enrolled at CNECM partners may apply while in ADN programs with a May graduation date CNECM partners are ADN programs in Santa Rosa Junior College, College of Marin, Napa Valley College, Solano Community College, and Mendocino College.  Applicants must be currently in good standing in their respective ADN programs Students enrolled in the second, third or fourth semester of their ADN program in fall are not eligible for the CNECM program.

CNECM Curriculum Overview CNECM Full Time Enrollment (One year for completion) Enrollment in all nursing courses in the CNECM Academic Program Plan is required. 6 units of Upper Division General Education (UDGE) is individually determined based on student’s remaining degree requirements and according to UDGE requirements (see the ADN-BSN ROADMAP for your college)

Cumulative GPA in 36 most recent units   OR: Cumulative GPA in 8 prerequisite courses listed below: Integrated Chemistry w/ Lab (CHEM 105), Human Anatomy w/ Lab (BIO 224), Human Physiology w/ Lab (BIO 220), and Microbiology w/ Lab (BIO 240) GE Area A1 (Speech) GE Area A2 (English Composition) GE Area A3 (Critical Thinking) 2.7 minimum and subject to Department review Need RN and AS degree in Nursing Yes Statistics (Math 165) B- Must meet additional CNECM eligibility requirements. https://web.sonoma.edu/nursing/bsn-post/index.html Subject to department review

CNECM Academic Program Plan First Summer Term Between 1st & 2nd Year of ADN Program NURS 312 Baccalaureate Perspectives I 4 units Second Summer Term Following ADN Graduation NURS 313 Baccalaureate Perspectives II 4 units Transfer of Community College Credit applied toward BSN 70 units Up to 20 units upper division Nursing credit may be awarded for passing NCLEX - RN based on transcript evaluation after ADN & obtaining California RN License 20 units *UDGE coursework included in this plan is for example only Fall Semester Full time NURS 310 Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice 3 units   NURS 412 Community/Public Health Nursing Lecture 3 units/ Lab 2units 5 units UDGE, Area C1 Arts or Elective 3 units Sub Total 11 units Spring Semester Full time NURS 410 Nursing Power, Policy, and Politics 5 units NURS 416 Application of Baccalaureate Perspectives 3 units UDGE, Area C2 Humanities or Elective 3 units \ Sub Total 11 units BSN TOTAL 120 Units

CNECM Program Timeline 1st Summer - 4 units Spring graduate with ADN 2nd Summer - 4 units pass NCLEX Fall semester – 11 units Spring semester - 11 units -May – graduate with BSN

Admission is considered for current SERIVE AREA ADN students who: Plan to complete all SSU GE transfer requirements listed on your college’s ADN-BSN roadmap In second semester of ADN with a spring graduation Upon matriculation have only 24 units of Upper Division Nursing and 6 units of Upper Division GE remaining to complete for the BSN degree Are in good standing in their ADN program (Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, or Mendocino). Meet both Sonoma State University and Nursing Department Admission Criteria  

How to locate essential information Locating essential information on SSU’s Department of Nursing Home page http://www.sonoma.edu/nursing/ See Announcements for important updates Link to Post-Licensure BSN Program Details specific to CNECM track

Using the ADN-BSN RoadMap Located on SSU Nursing Homepage in Post- Licensure BSN section How to use the ADN-BSN RoadMap Review example Completed BSN degree Worksheet

ADN-BSN roadmap Prerequisite & general education (GE) units taken for ADN Required GE courses taken at community college to transfer to SSU toward BSN SSU Upper Division Nursing Courses SSU Upper Division General Ed requirements Look at the ADN-BSN roadmap for your college

University (SSU) Transfer Admission Criteria specific to BSN Refer to your college SSU ADN-BSN RoadMap for both the BSN and SSU GE Requirements Minimum of 60 semester units of college-transferable credit and a maximum of 70 units of approved transfer credit from community college level coursework is allowed to count toward baccalaureate degree. 30 units should meet Sonoma State University General Education (GE) requirements for transfer including the following also required as CSU System Wide Nursing Program Admission Prerequisites  ALL of GE Area A Completed (Speech/Oral Communication, English Composition/Written Communication, & Critical Thinking) ALL of Lower division GE Area B Completed (Physical Science, Biological Science, & Quantitative Reasoning/Math)      30 units must be credit for lower-division nursing course work (nursing coursework at California community college programs meets and exceeds this requirement). Second baccalaureate applicants must meet the CSU System Wide Nursing Program Admission Prerequisites listed above, however, may have one course in Area A (such as Critical Thinking) met with the existing baccalaureate degree.

Nursing Department CNECM Admission Criteria Must be in first semester of ADN programs in Santa Rosa Junior College, College of Marin, Napa Valley College, Solano Community College or Mendocino College Refer to your college SSU ADN-BSN RoadMap which outlines both the BSN and SSU GE Requirements Anticipated graduation from a CNECM partner ADN program in Spring semester with RN licensure by August 15 Minimum of 3 semester units of college-transferable credit in chemistry with a grade B or better (any chemistry taken as prerequisite to the ADN program is acceptable for the BSN, however, if not taken at college level, it would not meet the SSU GE Area B1 Physical Science requirement and the student would need to complete a B1 qualified chemistry course prior to admission). Preference for admission will be given to applicants with the fewest number of lower division SSU GE requirements outstanding.  CSU GE Certification is desirable (Community College Education Counselors are authorized to assist you with these certifications).

Are the classes online? All courses (except the clinical portion of N412P) are online with the possibility of scheduled mandatory on campus sessions once or twice during each semester The N412 clinical is one day a week for the semester. Students are in clinical 8-5pm on either a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Clinical sites are within the University’s service area of Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Lake, or Mendocino counties.

What is the cost of tuition? The costs listed here are estimates, fee’s are subject to change First Summer 4 units $1700 Second Summer 4 units $1700 Fall Full time 8-12 units $3940 Spring Full time 8-12 units $3940 Total $11,280 *UDGE enrollment in winter intersession and summer terms can alter the costs. Second baccalaureate BSN students pay a higher fee ($4657) per semester after the Summer Nurs 313 course and do not need to take upper division GE courses. Enrollment Fees Disclaimer: Fees shown are estimated based on projected amounts (as of 8/27/19), however, are subject to change per university policy. The enrollment fees are included here for reference only. Additional costs not included above are: application fees, Certified Background, text books, computer with current software, internet access and travel to and from university and clinical site.

Important dates for applying to the CNECM Program application period is February 1st – March 15 attend an online CNECM information session listed on the SSU Nursing Home page check the SSU Nursing Home page frequently for CNEMC information dates and announcements

Is there a part time CNECM option? No. Students must enroll in all the nursing courses listed in the CNECM Academic Program Plan The first two summer courses are 4 units Fall and spring of the second year are 11 units eachand part time is not an option. If a student withdraws from any required nursing course, they are discontinued from the CNECM program and must reapply in the next admission cycle.

CNECM Meeting Dates Summer 2020 CNECM Orientation Friday April 26th 4-6pm First course: N312 Starts mid June through end of July  - mandatory on campus session in mid June

Can I work while in the CNECM program? Working during summer terms when you are taking a 4 unit course is possible. A 4 unit course over 7 weeks requires 18 hours per week minimum study time The 11 unit course load during fall and spring is equivalent to a full time job. Most students find working part time manageable. Successful graduates are highly motivated, self-directed and are able to balance their work-life-school responsibilities. Having support from family, friends and employers is very helpful

Getting ready to apply Review your ADN-BSN RoadMap Complete the CNECM Lower Division GE Checklist- work with your community college advisor to complete this form Formulate your answer to the essay question posted in January Prepare to request all official college transcripts including your 1st semester ADN Check that your cumulative GPA is 2.7 or above for: 36 most recent academic units OR 8 prerequisite courses

Cumulative GPA is 2.7 or above in 8 prerequisite courses listed below Check that your GPA is 2.7 or above for 36 most recent academic units OR 8 prerequisite courses Cumulative GPA is 2.7 or above for 36 most recent academic units OR Cumulative GPA is 2.7 or above in 8 prerequisite courses listed below Integrated Chemistry w/ Lab (CHEM 105) Human Anatomy w/ Lab (BIO 224) Human Physiology w/ Lab (BIO 220) Microbiology w/ Lab (BIO 240) GE Area A1 (Speech) GE Area A2 (English Composition) GE Area A3 (Critical Thinking)

36 most recent academic units OR 8 prerequisite courses Application to CNECM completed CNECM Lower Division GE Checklist all official transcripts sent to NursingCAS list of all Colleges and Universities attended Cumulative GPA is 2.7 or above for: 36 most recent academic units OR 8 prerequisite courses Answer a short essay question posted in January

Admission to the CNECM Students who are accepted will receive their Admission email notification in March Some students will receive an “alternate” admission letter, receive a number and be notified if a space becomes available CNECM  students will register in late May for the Summer term Attend April on campus program orientation Attend Nursing 312 on campus orientation in the summer. The remainder of the course is online

What can I do to improve my chances of admission? Start your NursingCAS application early! Send all transcripts 8 weeks before deadline Work with your community college advisor to plan to complete all SSU GE transfer requirements By Fall 2021 have only 24 units Upper Division Nursing & 6 units Upper Division GE remaining for the BSN degree Are in good standing in your ADN program Meet both Sonoma State University and Nursing Department Admission Criteria   Cumulative GPA 2.7 or higher in 36 most recent academic units OR 8 prerequisite courses Appropriate and authentic response to the short essay question Complete and submit application before deadline

Remember Check the SSU Nursing Home page frequently for CNEMC information dates and announcements Star your NURSINGCAS Application early. Application period is February 1st–March 15 Contact your community college advisor for assistance in completing your CNECM Lower Division GE Checklist

Your questions? Contact : Nursing@Sonoma.edu