Admission Information: Collaborative Nursing Education Continuum Model (CNECM)

Application Information for Summer 2016 CNECM Admission Application period is February 1 st – March Start in Summer 2016 Finish in May 2018 with BSN

What is the Collaborative Nursing Education Continuum Model (CNECM)? The CNECM Post-Licensure BSN for ADN students is an “early start” to Upper Division Nursing coursework toward the BSN. Current (Fall 2015) 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 (Fall 2015) first semester-first year ADN students enrolled at CNECM partners may apply while in ADN programs. 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 2015 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)

CNECM Academic Program Plan Summer Term Between 1 st & 2nd Year of ADN Program NURS 312 Baccalaureate Perspectives I 4 units 2017 Summer Term Following ADN Graduation NURS 313 Baccalaureate Perspectives II4 units Transfer of Community College Credit applied toward BSN 70 units Up to 20 units upper division Nursing credit awarded for NCLEX /RN based on transcript evaluation after ADN & California RN Licensure 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 2units5 units UDGE, Area C1 Arts or Elective3 units Sub Total11 units 2018 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 Elective3 units \ Sub Total 11 units BSN TOTAL 120 Units

Admission to the CNECM is considered for current ADN students who have: completed all SSU GE transfer requirements listed on your college’s ADN- BSN roadmapADN- BSN roadmap 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 Preference given to qualified applicants in SSU service area counties (Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Lake, and Mendocino). Meet both Sonoma State University and Nursing Department Admission Criteria

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 with at least a 3.0 overall GPA; 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 Systemwide Nursing Program Admission Prerequisites ALL of GE Area A Completed (Speech/Oral Communication, English Composition/Written Communication, & Critical Thinking) ALL of 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 Systemwide 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 Minimum of 60 semester units of college-transferable credit with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA; a maximum of 70 units from community college level coursework is allowed. Anticipated graduation from a CNECM partner ADN program no later than Spring 2017 with RN licensure by August 15, 2017 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 N412) are online with the possibility of scheduled mandatory sessions once or twice during the 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, and Mendocino counties.

What is the cost of tuition? The costs listed here are estimates, fee’s are subject to change Summer units 1400$ Summer units 1400$ Fall 2017 Full time 8-12 units $3638 Spring 2018 Full time 8-12 units $3638 Total 10,076$ *UDGE enrollment in winter intersession and summer terms can alter the costs. Enrollment Fees Disclaimer: Fees shown are estimated based on projected amounts (as of 01/21/15), however, are subject to change per university policy. The enrollment fees are included here for reference only. Second baccalaureate BSN students pay a higher fee ($4271) per semester after the Summer Nurs 313 course and do not need UDGE courses. 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 1 st – March attend an online CNECM information session listed on the SSU Nursing Home page (TBA – planned for early Dec and mid January) check the SSU Nursing Home page frequently for CNEMC information dates and announcementsSSU Nursing Home

Is there a part time CNECM option? 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 each and 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.

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.

Application to CNECM Includes completed BSN degree worksheet all official transcripts to sent the Department of Nursing list of Colleges and Universities attended overall GPA lists of CSU GE requirements completed Answer a short essay question (this question will be posted in January 2016)

Admission to the CNECM 35 students will receive a Admission letter in April 2016 A group of students will receive a “alternate” admission letter, they will receive a number and be notified if a space becomes available. CNECM students will register for the Summer 2016 term Nursing 312 Attend a Nursing 312 on campus orientation in June 2016, the remainder of the course is online.

Remember attend an online CNECM information session listed on the SSU Nursing Home page (TBA – planned for early Dec and mid January) check the SSU Nursing Home page frequently for CNEMC information dates and announcements application period is February 1 st – March