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

Session Agenda Admission deadline CNECM Program curriculum What is the CNECM program? Who is eligible? CNECM Program curriculum CNECM Program curriculum Admission Criteria: SSU Transfer Courses Nursing Department How to use 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?

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 http://www.sonoma.edu/nursing/apply/ 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)

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 – 11 units Spring - 11 units May – graduate with BSN

Admission is considered for current ADN students who have: completed all SSU GE transfer requirements listed on your college’s ADN-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 (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 Watch the recorded CNCEM Admission session on http://www.sonoma.edu/nursing to see and hear how to use the roadmap Consult your college advisor to assist you in understanding CSU GE transfer credit 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 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 System Wide 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 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 N412) 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 $1500 Second Summer 4 units $1500 Fall Full time 8-12 units $3638 Spring Full time 8-12 units $3638 Total $10,276 *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 10/05/16), 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 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 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.

CNECM Meeting Dates Summer '17 CNECM Orientation Friday May 13 3-6pm First course: N312 Starts June 12th -July 28th  - June 13th on campus session 1-5 pm

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 Print out your ADN-BSN RoadMap Post-Licensure BSN Degree Worksheet all official transcripts including first semester ADN Formulate your answer to the essay question posted in January addresses & dates of attendance for ALL colleges/universities calculate your overall GPA

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

Admission to the CNECM Students who are accepted will receive an Admission letter in April A group of students will receive an “alternate” admission letter, receive a number and be notified if a space becomes available. CNECM  students will register in late April for the Summer term 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? complete all SSU GE transfer requirements have only 24 units of Upper Division Nursing and 6 units of Upper Division GE remaining to complete for the BSN degree in good standing in your ADN program Meet both Sonoma State University and Nursing Department Admission Criteria   overall GPA 3.0 or higher Appropriate and authentic response to the short essay question posted in late January complete and submit application before deadline

Remember You can watch the online CNECM information Check the SSU Nursing Home page frequently for CNEMC information dates and announcements Application period is February 1st–March 15

Your questions? nursing@sonoma.edu write “CNECM”in subject line