University of Phoenix Concurrent Enrollment Nursing Program (BSN CEP)

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1 University of Phoenix Concurrent Enrollment Nursing Program (BSN CEP) Riverside City College Brian Lee & Michelle Olea 2/1/2016

2 Agenda University of Phoenix, Overview University of Phoenix, Accreditation BSN CEP Overview BSN CEP Benefits Course Calendar Transfer Pathway Guide Price Structure Student Support Team Resources Timeline Questions

Benefits Course Calendar Transfer Pathway Guide Price

3 About University of Phoenix About University of Phoenix John Sperling, PhD, a Cambridge-educated economist and professor-turned-entrepreneur, founded University of Phoenix in He made a commitment to provide working adults with higher education at times convenient to them. Today, our students study online, as well as at locations nationwide, with availability in countries around the world. Not only do students attend classes that are convenient, they earn degrees that are built for the careers they want. An Innovative Approach Our commitment extends to our higher education innovations as well. University of Phoenix offers many conveniences for working adult students including evening classes, flexible scheduling, continuous enrollment, a university-wide academic social network, online classes, a digital library and computer simulations. In addition, University of Phoenix has over 25 years of experience in online education a kind of education that s researchproven to be just as effective as conventional instruction. Our faculty members have both real-world and academic experience. This means students can use what they learn in class the very next day they re at work. We offer associate, bachelor's, masters, doctoral, and certificate programs, to give students choices and room to grow.

Today, our students study online, as well as at locations nationwide, with availability in countries around the world.

4 University of Phoenix, Accreditation University of Phoenix, Accreditation University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor. University of Phoenix obtained its most recent 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation in A comprehensive evaluation is scheduled for , and the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation is scheduled for Nursing Accreditation Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is recognized as a specialized accrediting body focusing on baccalaureate and graduate education nursing programs. For additional information, visit aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation

University of Phoenix obtained its most recent 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2012 13.

5 BSN CEP Overview Riverside City College and University of Phoenix have created a Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) for nursing students to obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) while completing coursework toward the Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing. The Riverside City College and University of Phoenix BSN CEP is an educational alliance designed to assist in meeting the Institute of Medicine 2010 Future of Nursing goal to increase the percentage of BSN RNs to 80% by CEP students will be enrolled at Riverside City College and University of Phoenix programs at the same time. Courses are scheduled to minimize overlap and maximize time between Riverside City College class semesters/quarters. Students who complete their ADN at Riverside City College and concurrent University of Phoenix courses, will complete their BSN degree within a significantly shorter timeframe.

The Riverside City College and University of Phoenix BSN CEP is an educational alliance designed to assist in meeting the Institute of Medicine 2010 Future of Nursing goal to increase the percentage

6 BSN CEP Benefits Students are enrolled in 1 class at a time while attending University of Phoenix Attend University of Phoenix with your ADN classmates in a cohort learning environment A Transfer Pathway is in place to help guide your transfer process BSN CEP calendar is built around your Community College ADN semesters/quarters Fewer courses than the traditional RN to BSN track (varies per pathway) Complete your BSN in less than 3 years Costs Savings, BSN CEP students save 20% on University of Phoenix tuition and tuition rate is frozen University of Phoenix Graduation Team support Utilize University of Phoenix resources for your ADN courses

semesters/quarters Fewer courses than the traditional RN to BSN track (varies per pathway) Complete your BSN in less than 3 years Costs Savings, BSN CEP students

7 Course Calendar **Schedule is subject to change

8 Riverside City College, CEP Pathway

9 Riverside City College, CEP Pathway Con t

10 Concurrent Course Price Structure UOPX Rate per credit Total credits for each pre- BSN course General cost per pre-bsn class Per Credit Rate with 20% reduction Total cost of each 3 credit course (including California Student Tuition Recovery Fund tax (STRF) and 20% Cohort Reduction) resource Fee** (this fee is not included in tuition freeze and subject to change) Total Cost per each 3 credit class for the pre- BSN courses $510 3 $1,530 $408 $1, $140 $1, **Based on tuition & resource fee costs as of July 2015 ** Plus applicable tax, can vary per state

Reduction) resource Fee** (this fee is not included in tuition freeze and subject to change) Total Cost per each 3 credit class for the pre-

11 Student Support Team You will have an entire graduation team supporting you until completion of your BSN! Enrollment Representatives: Brian Lee Michelle Olea Academic Counselor: Matt Ackert Finance Advisor: Gary Heiligenthal

Enrollment Representatives: Brian Lee 714.338.6448 Brian.Lee@phoenix.

12 Resources Student Handbook Library Center for Writing Excellence Center for Mathematics Excellence Plagiarism Checker Student Workshops Local in-person support (where applicable) Learning Centers / Student Resource Centers (where applicable) Technical Support,

Workshops Local in-person support (where applicable) Learning

13 Timeline January, 2016 to April, 2016 Applications being accepted; Meet/speak with Enrollment Representatives and Financial Aid Representatives; Transcript evaluation May 6, 2016 Deadline to Apply for the CEP Cohort June 10, 2016 CEP Orientation Time TBD, Approx. 1 hour at RCC June 15, 2016 First Day of Class

evaluation May 6, 2016 Deadline to Apply for the CEP Cohort June 10, 2016 CEP

14 Questions

Chris Mallon; Marshall Alameida; Pam Kersey

Chris Mallon; Marshall Alameida; Pam Kersey Nursing Specific Topics Need Program Approval/Accreditation Issues Curriculum Pros and Cons Alternatives State Context Financial Considerations Conclusion The