ROADMAP FOR COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE ASD in NURSING PROGRAM SCHOOL OF NURSING Semester 1 N-001A Nursing Foundations.5 N-001B Concepts of Nursing Practice I.5 TOTAL UNITS 9 Semester 2 N-002B Concepts of Nursing Practice II and Gerontological Nursing I N-003B Psychiatric Nursing and Gerontological Nursing II 5.5 TOTAL UNITS 9.5 Semester 3 N-002A Maternal-Child (Pediatrics) with Family Health N-003A Concepts of Nursing Practice III with Gerontological III.5 5 TOTAL UNITS 9.5 Semester N-00A Concepts of Nursing Practice IV 5 N-00B Nursing Management, Leadership and Preceptorship TOTAL UNITS 9 Copper Mountain College Nursing Admission Requirements: The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The program is designed to prepare graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and perform as an entry level Registered Nurse. The program is comprised of approximately 37 units of Nursing Theory and Clinical Experience plus approximately 36-0 units of science and general education courses. Students are taught using a combination of classroom theory sessions, hands-on simulation practice sessions
ROADMAP FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT ASN in NURSING PROGRAM SCHOOL OF NURSING Semester 1 Nursing 1, Basic Concepts of Nursing 8 Practice TOTAL UNITS 8 Semester 2 Nursing 2, Concepts of Nursing Practice/ 9 Commonly Occurring Alterations in Health TOTAL UNITS 9 Semester 3 Nursing 3A, Concepts of Nursing Practice/ 9 Complex Alterations in Health Nursing 3B, Issues in Nursing 0.5 TOTAL UNITS 9.5 Semester Nursing A, Concepts of Nursing Practice 9 for Acute Complex Alterations in Health Nursing B, Management Concepts in 0.5 Nursing TOTAL UNITS 9.5 COD Admission Requirements: Application to the nursing program is separate from application to the College. A letter of application is available during specific application periods and can be obtained from the school web page, www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ students/ap/hs or from the School of Health Sciences & Education office located in the Barker Nursing Complex at College of the Desert, 3-500 Monterey Avenue, PalmDesert, CA, 92260. Please note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete all general education courses while waiting for program entry. Licensure can be achieved when all courses required for the degree are completed. Recommended courses prior to program entrance include: HS 13, HS 61, HS 6, HS 67, HS 70, HS 71, HS 81 and COUN 11; and a keyboarding course. Revised 12//12
Graduates are awarded the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and are eligible to apply to the state board of nursing to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) and become licensed as a registered nurse. Graduation from the Associate Degree Nursing Program does not guarantee licensure. Prerequisites for Admission to the ASN Program 1. BI 15, Microbiology (5) B3 2. CH 00, Fundamentals of Chemistry () Pre for BI 15 B1 3. BI 13, Human Anatomy & Physiology I () B2. BI 1, Human Anatomy & Physiology II (5) 5. English 1A, Composition () GE A2 ASD Requirements 1. Math 0, Intermediate Algebra () (Need Math 1 {Statistics} for GE B and CSU Nursing) 2. Reading 51, Analytical Reading (3) 3. Psychology 1, General Psychology or Psychology 3, Developmental Psychology (3) D9. Speech 1, Intro to Interpersonal Communication, Speech, Public Speaking, Speech 5, Group Discussion & Leadership, or Speech 15, Intercultural Communication (3) GE A1 5. Soc 1, Intro to Sociology, SOC 1, Minority Groups in the Americas, SOC 15, Mexican American Culture, or ANTH 2, Cultural Anthropology (3) D0 D8 6. Humanities (3) C2 7. PE 15/HS 70, Intro to Health Sciences (2) C1 TEAS (Test of Academic Skills) A minimum composite score of 62% on the TEAS version five, with no more than one unsuccessful attempt. GPA Requirements: 1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Microbiology courses with no graded less than a C, and: 2. The calculation shall include no more than one repetition for ONE of the above courses stated in (1). 3. An overall GPA of 2.5 for all pre-requisite courses, with no grade less than C for each course. Revised 12//12
ROADMAP FOR CSU, SAN BERNARDINO RN-BSN BRIDGE PROGRAM *Courses and Required Subject to Change RN-BSN Quarter I NSCI 306 Writing NURS 33 The Nurse as a Researcher NURS 350 Nursing Theories RN-BSN Quarter II NURS 3 The Nurse as A Leader NURS 35 The Nurse as an Advocate: Family Concepts NURS 352: The Nurse as a Teacher RN-BSN Quarter III NURS 36 Community Health Nursing NURS 37 Community Health Nursing: Activity NURS 353 Global Nursing Elective 2 TOTAL UNITS 1 RN-BSN Quarter IV NURS 3 The Nurse as a Counselor NURS The Nurse as an Expert Clinician Capstone 1 (UD GE) RN-BSN Quarter V NURS 5 The Nurse as A Change Agent Capstone 2(UD GE) Capstone 3 (UD GE) RN-BSN Quarter VI NURS 9 Senior Seminar 2 NURS 6 The Nurse as a Mentor: Senior: Activity 5 NURS 83 The Nurse as a Lifelong Learner: Advanced Practice Elective 2 TOTAL UNITS 13 Total CSUSB 75 Revised 12//12
CSUSB Admission: CSU, San Bernardino has a 6-quarter RN to BSN program. Program admission is contingent upon meeting minimum requirements and enrollment in specified nursing courses requires passing a drug screen and a background check. Students are encouraged to complete all lower division general education courses prior to enrollment, but only the following pre-requisites courses are required for admission to the program. Elective courses may be used to complete unmet lower division GE courses. Oral Communication/Speech Meets CSU GE Area A1 Written English Composition Meets CSU GE Area A2 Critical Thinking/Logic Meets CSU GE Area A3 Statistics (starting in Summer 2013) Meets CSU GE Area B RNs accepted to the RN to BSN program must have: A current license as a Registered Nurse in California Completed at least 60 semester units of baccalaureate-level transferable college units. RNs may transfer 70 units to CSUSB. Completed an AD or Diploma in nursing with a minimum of 30 semester units of nursing coursework with a grade of C or better in each course (Possession of an ADN does not guarantee admission to CSUSB). Completed nursing pre-requisites of English, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, and Statistics with a grade of C- or better Gained admission to the university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Met drug screening and background check requirements. Prior to the program start date students must provide proof of up to date immunizations as outlined by the Department of Nursing (the specifics of this are provided to successful applicants along with a deadline date for completion). Revised 12//12
in the Nursing Resource Lab (NRL) and live clinical experiences concurrently provided in regional healthcare facilities. Multi-media resources are used to deliver instruction in the classroom and the NRL utilizing technology that includes the most current computerized simulation equipment. Pre-requisite coursework must be completed prior to admission, with an overall GPA of 2.0 and no grade less than a C. Most students admitted to the program have completed all other coursework. Students who have not completed all General Education requirements prior to admission must have a plan established to complete those courses prior to completion of the nursing courses. Students cannot complete the nursing program unless they are eligible for graduation with an Associate Degree. The most current information regarding program requirements and the application process can be found on the college website www. cmccd.edu, select Programs, select the Health Sciences/Nursing link and then use the RN Program tab. Admission selection decisions are made each February for the class to begin the following August (Fall Semester). Admitted students are required to attend a mandatory orientation session usually held in March of each year. Please note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete all general education courses while waiting for program entry. Licensure can be achieved when all courses required for the degree are completed. Recommended courses prior to program entrance include: HS 13, HS 61, HS 6, HS 67, HS 70, HS 71, HS 81 and COUN 11; and a keyboarding course. Graduates are awarded the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and are eligible to apply to the state board of nursing to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) and become licensed as a registered nurse. Graduation from the Associate Degree Nursing Program does not guarantee licensure. Prerequisites for Admission to the ASN Program 1. BIO-015 General Microbiology (5) (prerequisite: BIO 23) 2. BIO 22 Human Anatomy with Lab ()(Prerequisite: Reading 51* and English 51*) 3. BIO 23 Human Physiology with Lab (5) (Prerequisite BIO 22 and Chemistry 003 or 00 (). ENG 003A (3) (prerequisite ENG 51*) 5. MATH -00 Intermediate Algebra () 6. PSY -003 Developmental Psychology (3) ASN Requirements 1. BI-015 General Microbiology (5) 2. BI-022 Human Anatomy ()
3. BI-023 Human Physiology (5). Chemistry 003 or 00 Fundamentals of Chemistry () 5. ENG-003A College Composition (3) 6. MATH-00 Intermediate Algebra () 7. PSY-003 Developmental Psychology (3) 8. PSY-001 General Psychology (3) 9. SOC-001 Introduction to Sociology or ANTH-002 Cultural Anthropology (3) 10. SP-001 Interpersonal Communication or SP-007 Decision Making and Advocacy or SP- 00 Public Speaking or SP-015 Intercultural Communication (3) 11. Physical Education Requirement.(2) Choose three (3) units from the Humanities area to meet the CMC General Education Requirement, PHIL-013 Perspectives on Death and Dying is highly recommended (3) Reading 51 *(3) *If required-based on the Assessment Test Score
ROADMAP FOR CSU, SAN BERNARDINO RN-BSN BRIDGE PROGRAM * Courses and Required Subject to Change RN-BSN Quarter I NSCI 306 Writing NURS 33 The Nurse as a Researcher NURS 350 Nursing Theories RN-BSN Quarter II NURS 3 The Nurse as A Leader NURS 35 The Nurse as an Advocate: Family Concepts NURS 352: The Nurse as a Teacher RN-BSN Quarter III NURS 36 Community Health Nursing NURS 37 Community Health Nursing: Activity NURS 353 Global Nursing Elective 2 TOTAL UNITS 1 RN-BSN Quarter IV NURS 3 The Nurse as a Counselor NURS The Nurse as an Expert Clinician Capstone 1 (UD GE) RN-BSN Quarter V NURS 5 The Nurse as A Change Agent Capstone 2(UD GE) Capstone 3 (UD GE) RN-BSN Quarter VI NURS 9 Senior Seminar 2 NURS 6 The Nurse as a Mentor: Senior: Activity 5 NURS 83 The Nurse as a Lifelong Learner: Advanced Practice Elective 2 TOTAL UNITS 13 Total CSUSB 75
CSUSB Admission: CSU, San Bernardino has a 6-quarter RN to BSN program. Program admission is contingent upon meeting minimum requirements and enrollment in specified nursing courses requires passing a drug screen and a background check. Students are encouraged to complete all lower division general education courses prior to enrollment, but only the following pre-requisites courses are required for admission to the program. Elective courses may be used to complete unmet lower division GE courses. Oral Communication/Speech Meets CSU GE Area A1 Written English Composition Meets CSU GE Area A2 Critical Thinking/Logic Meets CSU GE Area A3 Statistics (starting in Summer 2013) Meets CSU GE Area B RNs accepted to the RN to BSN program must have: A current license as a Registered Nurse in California Completed at least 60 semester units of baccalaureate-level transferable college units. RNs may transfer 70 units to CSUSB. Completed an AD or Diploma in nursing with a minimum of 30 semester units of nursing coursework with a grade of C or better in each course (Possession of an ADN does not guarantee admission to CSUSB). Completed nursing pre-requisites of English, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, and Statistics with a grade of C- or better Gained admission to the university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Met drug screening and background check requirements. Prior to the program start date students must provide proof of up to date immunizations as outlined by the Department of Nursing (the specifics of this are provided to successful applicants along with a deadline date for completion).