Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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1 BSN Information Page 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information about the Traditional Pre-licensure Clinical Nursing Program (TPCNP), the Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Nursing Program (PBNCP), the RN-BSN Online Program, and the Concurrent Enrollment Programs in partnership with the Maricopa CC District. The information contained in this packet is designed to provide students with an overview of the programs offered by ASU s College of Nursing and Health Innovation. The information in this packet is subject to change. Students are encouraged to keep this packet for their records and personal use, and are strongly encouraged to remain in contact with an advisor in the Undergraduate Student Academic Services Office for the most up-to-date information. Undergraduate Student Academic Services Office 6/19/2014

2 BSN Information Page 2 Table of Contents Traditional Pre-licensure Clinical Nursing Program (TPCNP)...4 Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Nursing Program Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) RN-BSN Entry Option... 16

3 Pathways to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Arizona State University Associate s Degree in Nursing or Diploma Community College or Diploma school Traditional Pre-licensure Clinical Nursing Program College or University 4 years Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing College or University Concurrent Enrollment Program Community College and University 2- years 5 years 4 years Graduate with AAS in Nursing or Diploma Graduate with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Graduate with Bachelor s Degree in a field other than nursing 4 years Graduate with AAS in Nursing from community college, then Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from ASU Take and Pass NCLEX-RN for RN Licensure Take and Pass NCLEX-RN for RN Licensure Begin Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program Take and Pass NCLEX-RN for RN Licensure Practice as an RN or continue education Practice as an RN or continue education 1 year Practice as an RN or continue education RN-BSN Program 1 ½ years Graduate with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Graduate with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Take and Pass NCLEX-RN for RN Licensure Practice as an RN or continue education Graduate Program in Nursing (Master s, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, or PhD)

4 BSN Information Page 4 Traditional Pre-licensure Clinical Nursing Program (TPCNP) 1. How do I get admitted to the ASU Nursing program? You must apply to and be admitted to ASU before being considered for advancement to the Traditional Pre-licensure Clinical Nursing Program (TPCNP). When students apply to ASU for the Nursing program they could be admitted to one of two different programs. Some freshmen will be directly admitted to the TPCNP Nursing Major (see question #4). Freshmen who don t meet the admissions criteria (see question #5), or transfer students, will be admitted to Pre-Nursing or another major at the University and will be eligible for the Competitive Application Process (CAP) (see question #6). If a student is selected for the Nursing program through the CAP, then their major will be changed to Nursing. If you are currently admitted to ASU, but are in another major, you will need to follow the steps outlined in this document in order to meet with a nursing academic advisor to discuss your options for the Competitive Application Process. 2. How long does it take to finish the TPCNP? The TPCNP typically takes four years to complete. However, this could vary according to transfer credits, number of credits taken per semester, and grades earned. The program includes 17 prerequisite courses that take approximately four semesters for full-time students. Once students are advanced to the clinical portion of the TPCNP the remaining coursework will take between months, depending on the program for which they are selected.. How are students advanced into the TPCNP? Advancement to the TPCNP is based on clinical space availability. Students directly admitted to the nursing major who meet Continuing Eligibility Criteria are guaranteed advancement to the clinical program within a year of eligibility. Students who are admitted as Pre-Nursing or another major may compete for advancement to the clinical program. More students may compete for advancement than clinical space will allow. 4. What are the minimum criteria for direct admission to the TPCNP? To be considered for a guaranteed space in the TPCNP, students must be a first time freshman and meet the following minimum criteria: High school GPA SAT * ACT Minimum Requirements Ideal Freshman Candidate *SAT - Critical Reading and Math Only

5 BSN Information Page 5 5. What else do Direct Admit students have to do in order to guarantee their space in the TPCNP? Direct Admit Nursing Major Students must meet all of the Continuing Eligibility Criteria (CEC) each semester. If they fail to meet one or more of the listed criteria, they forfeit their direct admit status and can compete for the Nursing program. Full time (12 or more credits per semester) and continuous enrollment in accordance with Major Map.50 minimum semester ASU GPA in every semester (includes +/- in computation).50 minimum critical (prerequisite) course GPA each semester (+/- not used in computation) 1 of 17 prerequisite courses, to include all four lab sciences, completed no later than the end of the rd term with a.75 GPA in those 1 courses or.75 select GPA (+/- not used in computation) Complete remaining 4 or fewer prerequisites in the 4th term Successful completion of all screening items Grades of C or better in critical (prerequisite) courses 6. Who can compete for a space in the program through the Competitive Application Process (CAP)? Transfer students, students in other majors, students who have forfeited Direct Admission, and students who have already completed a Bachelor s Degree in an area outside of Nursing are all eligible to compete for a space in the program through the CAP, provided they have completed the prerequisite courses and all screening items. 7. What is required for the Competitive Application Process (CAP)? Each semester students are placed into the program through the Direct Admissions Process, the remaining spaces will be awarded to the top students going through the Competitive Application Process (CAP). The Select GPA and TEAS score are used to determine the top students to be admitted. Select GPA - The Select GPA will be computed based on 1 critical (prerequisite) courses and must include ENG 101, ENG 102, and of the 4 lab sciences (BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205/206). Students who have already earned a bachelor s degree may choose to use a Pass grade rather than letter grades for ENG 101 and 102. Prerequisite and Select GPA - Students must have a minimum.25 in both their Prerequisite GPA and Select GPA. The average Select GPA for those advanced into the program in previous semesters has been much higher than a.25. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ) - Students will be measured in the basic essential skills in academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage. To prepare for the exam we recommend visiting to review the resources available to you by the creators of the exam. The minimum score allowed is 58.7%. The average TEAS score for those advanced into the program in previous semesters has been much higher than a 58.7%.

6 BSN Information Page 6 8. How are students selected for the remaining spaces in the program once the Direct Admit Students are placed? Using the above Select GPA and TEAS exam we will determine each student s Advancement Score. The Advancement scores for the program will range from points. Students will receive 1 point for their Select GPA (divide your select GPA by4 to get your point value) and your TEAS score will be worth 1 point as well (take your overall percentage and convert it to a decimal, i.e. 80% on the TEAS is worth.80 points) Select GPA + TEAS = Advancement Score After Direct Admit students who meet CEC are advanced, students with the highest Advancement Scores will be offered a space in the TPCNP. Students not selected may choose to compete again in the next term, if space is available. There is no limit on the number of times students may compete; a waiting list will not be maintained. Students who do not meet the minimum Select GPA/TEAS will be withdrawn from consideration. 9. Are there any special course limitations? Science courses (CHM 101, BIO 201, BIO 202 and MIC 205 & 206) must be current within 7 years of the program start date. For example, science courses must be taken in spring 2008 or later to be considered current for the spring 2015 programs. Courses transferred from out-of-state must be evaluated by the Transfer credit guide before being considered for advancement. Evaluation forms can be found at Evaluations can be submitted by prospective transfer students as well as current ASU students. Courses with a grade of C or better may not be repeated to improve the prerequisite GPA. Please see a nursing academic advisor for limited replacement course options. 10. What are the deadlines for each of the different programs? Program Begins (Semester/Month) Summer/May Fall/August Spring/January Program Type Year Round (16 Mo.) Traditional (24 Mo.) Traditional (24 Mo.) Deadline to submit materials February 1 February 1 September 1 Deadline for 1 of 17 Prerequisites February 1 February 1 September 1 Deadline to complete remaining 4 or May 15 May 15 December 1 fewer prerequisites Required Advancement Workshops Oct/Nov Oct/Nov May/June 11. Are there options for the Clinical Nursing Program? The Nursing program is offered in two different formats and potentially at two different locations. Academic Year Programs (traditional four-semester program with no summer enrollment required) ASU Downtown Phoenix campus admits 60 students each fall and spring semester. Students take classes on the Downtown campus and clinical work will be done at Phoenix area facilities.

7 BSN Information Page 7 The ASU Mayo Clinic campus admits 20-0 students every two years. The next admissions date is fall Classes and clinical coursework will be done at the Mayo Hospital in North Scottsdale and through other Phoenix area facilities. The Phoenix Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC) has funded a grant to admit 20 students each fall during the fall 2015 and fall 2016 semesters. Students take classes at the Downtown campus and do much of their clinical coursework through the PVAMC. Year-round Program (16-month program with summer enrollment required- Su, Fa, Sp, Su terms): ASU Downtown Phoenix campus, summer start only. Summer tuition rates apply and there are currently no Commencement/Convocation ceremonies planned in the summer. **Policies regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships differ for summer enrollment and can be complicated. Students are encouraged to work closely with the Financial Aid counselors to determine costs. 12. What are the required immunizations that must be submitted at the time I apply to the program? The following requirements are due by the time you apply to the clinical nursing program (February 1 or September 1). More specific information will be given to you as you approach your application deadline. Positive Titers* Immunizations Other Mumps (MMR) Tdap or Dtap CPR/BLS Certification Rubeola (MMR) Hepatitis B ( shot series or positive titer*) AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Rubella (MMR) TB Skin Test Varicella (Chicken Pox) *Tests the amount of antibodies found in a patient's blood 1. Once accepted into the Clinical Nursing program is there anything more I need to do? If you are selected for Advancement into the Clinical TPCNP then you must complete the following items: Negative results on a drug/alcohol screen Provide a statement of health clearance Pass an extensive criminal background check Proof of Health Insurance Coverage Proof of Annual Influenza Vaccine Provide proof of Lawful Presence in the United States if necessary

8 BSN Information Page 8 The above information must be completed within two months of starting the Clinical Nursing programs. More information will be provided if and when you are selected for the Clinical Nursing program or speak to an Academic Advisor if you have concerns about completing any of the above items. 14. Are there any additional fees for the programs? Students directly admitted to ASU as a nursing major are charged $1,000 per semester/term in addition to regular tuition while taking the critical (prerequisite) courses. All students advanced to the Clinical TPCNP, whether directly admitted or competitively admitted, are charged $1,750 per semester/term for the 4 semesters/terms of the clinical program in addition to regular tuition and fee charges. Fees are subject to change. 15. If I am ready to apply, what do I need to do? The first step would be to meet with nursing academic advisor to make sure you are ready for the advancement process. If you are ready, then you will need to attend an Advancement Workshop to receive application materials and detailed instructions for applying. Dates of the workshops will be posted online at prior to the application deadline. Please see the chart in Q. 10 to see when the workshops will be available for each deadline. It is the student s responsibility to schedule the appropriate workshop. 16. If I am interested in this program what are my next steps? Now that you have reviewed the ASU Traditional Pre-Licensure Clinical Nursing Program information you will need to follow through with a few more steps so that we can best assist you with moving forward. If you would like to meet with a Nursing Academic Advisor and you did not attend the In-Person BSN Information Session on the Downtown Phoenix Campus, you will need to view the Online BSN Information Session for the program(s) you are interested in and take the question quiz(zes) following each presentation. The Online BSN Information Sessions can be found at on the ASU.edu website. After completing the Online quiz(zes) or attending an In-Person. BSN Information Session, please refer to the important instructions on page 17 in order to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor

9 BSN Checksheet Traditional Pre-Licensure Clinical Nursing Program (TPCNP) Catalog There are limited clinical spaces in this program. Spaces for some students are guaranteed while other students must compete for spaces. More students may request these spaces than clinical space will allow so space is not guaranteed for competing students. Unofficial Evaluation Official Evaluation TRANSFER FROM: NAME: ASU ID: ADVISOR: DATE: CRITICAL TRACKING TERM: PREVIOUS DEGREES EARNED AND YEAR: LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS COURSE TITLE CR HRS GRADE SEM INST ASU 101 The ASU Experience 1 Required for First Time Freshman CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (SG) 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab CDE 22 Human Development (SB) CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry/Lab (SQ) ENG 101 First Year Composition ENG 102 First Year Composition HCR 210 Clinical Health Care Ethics (HU) 4 4 UPPER DIVISION NURSING PROGRAM COURSE TITLE CR HRS GRADE NUR 10 Nursing Concepts 4 NUR 11 Pharmacology NUR 12 Psychomotor Skills for Professional Nursing Practice NUR 20 Nursing Practice NUR 0 Professional Nurse Attributes (HU) NUR 1 Nursing Concepts Adult Health NUR 15 Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice (L) NUR 16 Nursing Concepts for Psychiatric and Mental Health NUR 2 Nursing Practice Adult Health NUR 24 Nursing Practice: Psychiatric and Mental Health NUR 84 Gerontological Nursing SEM HCR 220 Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare Systems (H) NUR 410 Nursing Concepts for Community & Public Health HCR 20 Culture and Health (C, G) HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology 4 NUR 411 Nursing Concepts for Childbearing Clients NUR 412 Nursing Concepts for Pediatric Clients NUR 420 Nursing Practice: Community & Public Health Humanities/Fine Arts (HU) or Social Behavioral Science (SB) MAT 117 or 142 or higher MIC 205/206 Microbiology w/lab NTR 241 Human Nutrition PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (SB) Statistics (CS) Elective /1 NUR 421 Nursing Practice:Childbearing Client NUR 422 Nursing Practice: Pediatrics 2 2 NUR 41 Nursing for Complex Care 4 NUR 42 Nursing Practice: Complex Care and Leadership and Management 5 NUR 40 Professional Nurse Attributes: Leadership and Management NUR 41 Professional Nurse Attributes Innovative Professional (L) See the back of this checksheet for additional information * ** Student to submit transfer course to the Transfer Credit Guide: Student to petition Standards Committee /11/2014

10 BSN Information Page 10 Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Nursing Program 1. How do I get admitted to the ASU Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program? You must apply to and be admitted to ASU before being considered for placement in the Post- Baccalaureate Clinical Nursing Program (PBCNP). (choose Transfer Student) When students apply to ASU for the Post- Baccalaureate Nursing program it is best if they apply to ASU as a Health Science- Healthy Lifestyles Coaching major. If selected for the Post Baccalaureate program your major will be changed to Nursing. 2. Can I be in the process of completing my bachelor s degree when I apply to the Post- Baccalaureate program? No. In order to be considered for this concentration all interested students must have a bachelor s degree in a discipline other than nursing posted at ASU by the deadline for placement. The placement deadline is September 1 for the upcoming spring semester.. Do you admit all students that apply to this program? Placement in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program is based on clinical space availability. More students may request placement than clinical space will allow. Placement is not guaranteed! 4. How long does this program take and when does it start? The program is a 12-month program that begins during the spring semester and it includes the spring, summer and fall terms. The program is offered only at the ASU Downtown campus. Summer tuition rates apply. 5. What are the course requirements? The following ten prerequisite courses must be completed by December 1 to begin the program in January: BIO 201, BIO 202, CDE 22, CHM 101, HCR 220, HCR 240, MIC 205/206, NTR 241, PSY 101 and a statistics course that meets the General Studies CS requirement. (Please see attached check sheet to see course titles.) Students who have a domestic bachelor degree must also meet the University Math requirement. Students who received their degree outside of the United States must meet all General Studies Requirements prior to enrolling in the program. Please see an advisor for clarification. 6. Are there any special course limitations? Science courses (CHM 101, BIO 201, BIO 202 and MIC 205 & 206) must be current within 7 years of the program start date. For example, science courses must be taken in spring 2008 or later to be considered current for the spring 2015 programs. Courses transferred from out-of-state must be evaluated by the Transfer credit guide before being considered for advancement. Evaluation forms can be found at Evaluations can be submitted by prospective transfer students as well as current ASU students. Courses with a grade of C or better may not be repeated to improve the prerequisite GPA. Please see a nursing academic advisor for limited replacement course options.

11 BSN Information Page 11 Students who completed an equivalent to a Bachelor s Degree outside of the United States will be required to also complete all University General Studies requirements. This includes courses in Humanities and Fine Arts, Social Behavioral course, Cultural studies, Historical course and a Global course. On page 15 you will see the course list for students who have a degree from the Domestic United States. The course list for International Students will differ because of the additional requirements. An Advisor will go over those requirements on an individual basis during your advising appointment. 7. What criteria are used to determine who is eligible for placement in the Post- Baccalaureate Program? Placement is based on a Select GPA and Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ) score of 58.7 % or higher. Eligibility requirements, criteria for placement and measurements are subject to change. Select GPA - The Select GPA will be computed based on eight of ten prerequisite courses. If only eight prerequisite courses are completed by the placement deadline, your Select GPA will include all eight of the courses, four of which will be science courses. If you have more than eight courses completed, you must select at least three of the four lab sciences and then choose five other courses. Prerequisite and Select GPA - Students must have a minimum.50 in both their Prerequisite GPA and Select GPA. The average Select GPA for those advanced into the program in previous semesters has been much higher than a.50.if you do not have all 10 courses done at the time of your request for placement the Prerequisites GPA will be calculated in December before you start the program. Test of Essential Academic Skills - Students will be measured in the basic essential skills in academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage. To prepare for the exam we recommend visiting to review the resources available to you by the creators of the exam. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ) score: Minimum required = 58.7%. The average TEAS score for those advanced into the program in previous semesters has been much higher than 58.7%. 8. How are students selected for the Post Baccalaureate Program? Using the above Select GPA and TEAS exam we will determine each student s Advancement Score. The Advancement scores for the program will range from points. Students will receive 1 point for their Select GPA (divide your select GPA by4 to get your point value) and your TEAS score will be worth 1 point as well (take your overall percentage and convert it to a decimal, i.e. 80% on the TEAS is worth.80 points) Select GPA + TEAS = Advancement Score Students with the highest Advancement Scores will be selected for the program. There will be an estimated 40 spaces in the program each spring semester.

12 BSN Information Page If I already have a degree, can I apply to both the Post Baccalaureate program and the Traditional Pre-licensure Clinical Nursing Program? Yes! Students who have a degree can choose to apply to one or both of the programs. As long as the prerequisites have been met for both programs, you can apply to both. We encourage those who are considering applying to both programs to speak to an academic advisor. 10. What are the required immunizations that must be submitted at the time I apply to the program? The following requirements are due by the time you apply to the Post Baccalaureate clinical nursing program (September 1). More specific information will be given as the deadline approaches. Positive Titers* Immunizations Other Mumps (MMR) Tdap or Dtap CPR/BLS Certification Rubeola (MMR) Rubella (MMR) Hepatitis B ( shot series or positive titer*) AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card TB Skin Test Varicella (Chicken Pox) *Tests the amount of antibodies found in a patient's blood 11. Once I am accepted into the Nursing program is there anything more I need to do? If you are selected for placement into the PBCNP then you must complete the following items: o Negative results on a drug/alcohol screen o Provide a statement of health clearance o Pass an extensive criminal background check o Proof of Health Insurance Coverage o Proof of Annual Influenza Vaccine o Provide proof of Lawful Presence in the United States if necessary The above information must be completed within two months of starting the Clinical Nursing programs. More information will be provided if and when you are selected for the Nursing program or speak to an Academic Advisor if you have concerns about completing any of the above items. 12. What are the important details and deadlines to remember? Program begins (Semester/Month) Program Type Admitted to ASU for Spring semester Spring/January Post-Baccalaureate BSN Year Round (12 Months) September 1 for the next spring semester

13 BSN Information Page 1 8 prerequisites including BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC205/206 completed by 10 prerequisite courses and ASU General Studies completed by Deadline to Submit Placement Materials Attend Placement Workshop to receive placement materials September 1 for the next spring semester December 1 prior to starting the program September 1 for the next spring semester May/June 1. What if I am ready to apply to the PBCNP? Your first step is to meet with a nursing academic advisor to determine eligibility. Once it has been determined that you are ready to apply to the program, you will need to attend a Placement Workshop. To find the dates for your Placement Workshop please see the following webpage Are there any additional fees for the programs? There is a $5,500 program fee per semester/term for the Post-Baccalaureate BSN in addition to regular tuition and fees. This totals approximately $16,500 in program fees plus regular tuition and fee charges. The approximate cost for the program, based on current tuition rates and not including course fees/books/equipment, is about $,000 for in-state students and about $50,000 for out of state students. 15. If I am interested in this program what are my next steps? Now that you have reviewed the ASU Post Baccalaureate Clinical Nursing Program information you will need to follow through with a few more steps so that we can best assist you with moving forward. If you would like to meet with a Nursing Academic Advisor and you did not attend the In-Person BSN Information Session on the Downtown Phoenix Campus, you will need to view the Online BSN Information Session for the program(s) you are interested in and take the question quiz(zes) following each presentation. The Online BSN Information Sessions can be found at on the ASU.edu website. After completing the Online quiz(zes) or attending an In-Person. BSN Information Session, please refer to the important instructions on page 17 in order to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

14 BSN Post-Baccalaureate Clincial Nursing Program (PBCNP) Pre-Licensure Program Catalog Unofficial Evaluation Official Evaluation NAME: Placement in the BSN Post-Baccalaureate program is based on clinical space availability. More students may request placement than clinical space will allow. Placement to the BSN Post-Baccalaureate program is not guaranteed. TRANSFER FROM: ASU ID: DATE: ADVISOR: PREVIOUS DEGREES EARNED: YEAR: PREREQUISITE COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE TITLE CR HRS GRADE SEM INST COURSE TITLE BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (SG) 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab UPPER DIVISION NURSING PROGRAM Spring C 4 NUR 56 Nursing Theory I 5 CR HRS GRADE SEM CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry/Lab (SQ) MIC 205/206 Microbiology w/ Lab CDE 22 Human Development (SB) 4 NUR 11 Pharmacology 4 NUR 66 Nursing Practice I 6 NUR 0 Professional Nurse Attributes (HU) HCR 220 Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare Systems (H) HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology NTR 241 Human Nutrition PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (SB) Statistics (CS) 4 Summer A NUR 17 Nursing Concepts for Psychiatric & Mental Health NUR 67 Nursing Practice for Psychiatric & Mental Health NUR 415 Nursing Concepts for Child bearing Families NUR 475 Nursing Practice for Childbearing Families First Year Composition Natural Sciences (SG) (SQ) UNIVERSITY GENERAL STUDIES Summer B Met NUR 417 Nursing Concepts for Pediatrics 2 Met NUR 477 Nursing Practice for Pediatrics 2 Social and Behavioral Science (SB) Met Summer C Computer, Statistics, Quantitative (CS) Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) Met Met NUR 15 Methods & Critical Appraisal for Evidenced Based Practice (L) Fall A Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) Upper Division (HU) or (SB) Upper Division Humanities, Fine Arts, Design (HU) Met NUR 418 Nursing Concepts for Complex Care Met NUR 478 Nursing Practice for Complex Care 2 Met NUR 84 Gerontological Nursing 1 HU or SB Met Fall B Mathematics (MA) Awareness Areas NUR 419 Leading & Managing Nursing in Organizational Systems NUR 479 Nursing Practice: Clinical Immersion 2 2 Cultural Diversity in the US (C) Met Fall C Global Awareness (G) Met Historical Awareness (H) Met *Student to submit to Transfer Credit Guide: NUR 41 Innovative Professional (L) NUR 416 Nursing Concepts for Community/ Public Health NUR 476 Nursing Practice for Community/ Public Health 2

15 BSN Information Page 15 Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Associate Degree in Nursing and BSN 1. What is the Concurrent Enrollment Program? The Concurrent Enrollment Associate-Baccalaureate Nursing Program is offered through participating community colleges in the Maricopa Community College District and ASU. This program is designed for qualified nursing students who are interested in earning their Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree while simultaneously pursuing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing degree. Selected students will be enrolled in the Maricopa Nursing program and ASU BSN courses concurrently. BSN courses taken at ASU will be delivered in an online (icourse) format. This program enables students to complete their BSN degree in approximately two semesters after graduating with their AAS degree. 2. What do I need to do if I am interested in this program? To be considered, students must be in the pool (queue) of Maricopa Nursing, and attend a CEP Information session and an Application Session at a Maricopa Community College. Students must view and register for an Information session and Application session from their Maricopa Nursing student status page. CEP Information Session schedules vary each semester.. Are there deadlines that I need to know about to be considered for this program? There are two application cycles for each year. Typically the application deadlines will be the end of January for fall start and the end of May for spring start. Once you are in the queue for Maricopa Nursing you will be informed of the specific dates. 4. What Maricopa Community Colleges (CC) offer the CEP option? Mesa CC, Glendale CC, Estrella Mountain CC, Scottsdale CC, Gateway CC, Phoenix College, and Chandler Gilbert CC all offer the CEP option with ASU. Gateway CC and Glendale CC offer night and weekend programs. The Phoenix College program only admits students for the spring semester. 5. Are there additional prerequisite requirements that I should know about? Yes, students must complete BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, PSY 101 or PSY 240, MIC 205/206, ENG 101 and 102, HCR 240, and MAT 117, 142, or higher. Students must have a.25 or higher GPA in these courses to be eligible for consideration. 6. If I am interested in this program what are my next steps? Contact your local Maricopa College and visit Please contact a ASU CEP Academic Advisor if you have questions. Please contact the advisor listed below based on your last name. Student last name begins with A -L Michael Sanders, MEd - Student Advisor Student last name begins with M - Z Patti Miranda, MEd - Student Advisor Michael.Sanders@asu.edu Miranda@asu.edu

16 BSN Information Page 16 RN-BSN Entry Option Students with Associates RN Degree 1. What is the RN-BSN Program? The RN-BSN program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Students who enter this program have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Nursing from a community college or a diploma program. Potential students must have an active RN license in good standing in the state in which they reside. The RN-BSN program builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the associate degree or diploma program. The course assignments will enhance the student s written and verbal communication skills, clinical reasoning skills, and information technology skills. Faculty are leaders and experts in their practice areas and will prepare graduates to be engaged, professional, innovative leaders who use evidence-based practice to facilitate positive change in the work environment and community. Graduates will demonstrate holistic population-based perspectives and be solution identifiers, client advocates and effective communicators. 2. When can I start the RN-BSN program? The RN-BSN program courses are offered online, and run 7 ½ to 8 weeks in length, and include practice experiences, which integrate new knowledge into practice environment. There are five start times per year; twice in the spring and fall, once in the summer.. How long will this program take to complete? The program can be completed in months. The length of time to complete the degree will depend on the number of hours completed each semester and if you maintain continuous enrollment. 4. If I am interested in this program, what are my next steps? Please contact an RN-BSN Academic Advisor if you have questions. Please contact the advisor listed below based on your last name. Student last name begins with A - G Student last name begins with H - O Student last name begins with P - Z Marissa Ames, M.Ed. Student Advisor Michael Sanders, MEd Student Advisor Patti Miranda, MEd Student Advisor Marissa.Ames@asu.edu Michael.Sanders@asu.edu Miranda@asu.edu

17 BSN Information Page 17 Instructions for meeting with a nursing academic advisor AFTER completing the online quiz or attending the in-person BSN Information Session: If you are currently an ASU student and/or ASU has a complete record of all your college-level credits, you only need to send an with the requested information below and do not need to attach copies of unofficial transcripts. If ASU does not have a copy of all of your college-level credits, a complete record of your college coursework (in the form of unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended) must be received before you can meet with an academic advisor. Instructions are provided below on how to deliver your unofficial transcripts. Questions regarding this process should be directed to (602) Step One: Submit copies of your unofficial transcripts to the Undergraduate Student Academic Services Office (USASO) through one of the following ways listed below. When you send in your transcripts, you must include the following REQUIRED information: Full name ASU student ID (if applicable) Phone number Preferred Address List which nursing programs you are interested in List all the colleges/universities that you have attended Step Two: After all your unofficial transcripts have been sent, call (602) to schedule an appointment with a nursing academic advisor. At this time, our staff will verify that you have received your transcripts. Options for submitting unofficial transcripts OR copies of all your unofficial transcripts to nursing.transcripts@asu.edu. (Only PDF or JPEG format accepted) IMPORTANT: Please use your Full Name and ASU student ID (if applicable) in the subject line. Please list required information in the body of your . Fax copies of all your unofficial transcripts to (602) Please list required information on your fax cover sheet. OR Deliver copies of all your unofficial transcripts Monday-Friday between 8:00am-5:00pm: Mercado Building C, Suite East Monroe Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004