NURSING
College of Health and Human Services
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Division of Nursing provides excellent and innovative undergraduate and graduate nursing education designed to meet the needs of a diverse community. Students are prepared for roles in nursing as clinicians, advocates, researchers, educators, and leaders in the changing health care system.
The Division of Nursing serves its students and the society at large by creating an environment in which the faculty and students pursue the knowledge of nursing practice guided by the following core values:
- caring;
- professionalism;
- integrity;
- diversity; and
- innovation.
The faculty believe caring is the core of nursing, and constitutes the essence of nursing regardless of the level at which nursing is practiced or conceptualized. Nursing is a caring discipline with a foundation of nursing science guided by the application of moral and ethical principles of care and responsibility.
The curricula of the Division are organized around the concepts of:
- nursing;
- health care consumer;
- health;
- environment; and
- learning.
Special Features
- The baccalaureate program consists of a four-year curriculum of lower and upper division coursework. There are two (2) years of General Education including prerequisites and two (2) years of clinical nursing. The time to complete the prerequisites may increase the time to complete the degree. Its content prepares competent professional practitioners of nursing who will help meet the changing health care needs of society. The specific purposes of the program are to: 1) provide a program of study which includes the developing theory and practices of nursing leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing, 2) prepare a generalist in nursing practice who is able to utilize the nursing process to meet the health care needs of the community, and, 3) provide the student with a base for graduate study.
- In the baccalaureate program, students are provided with a variety of learning experiences both on and off campus. Examples of clinical facilities used in the Sacramento and surrounding areas include acute care hospitals, skilled nursing and extended care facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, and community health and social service agencies.
- Students are encouraged to participate in the California Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) as they pursue their academic studies. In their fourth semester of clinical nursing coursework, students are eligible for membership in Zeta Eta, the local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing.
- The Sacramento State program in professional nursing is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- The student satisfactorily completing the baccalaureate program is awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and is eligible to apply for licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Consult the Division of Nursing Web site at http://www.csus.edu/hhs/nrs for accelerated options for students with bachelor's degrees in other areas of study.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Admission to the Sacramento State baccalaureate Nursing program is a two-step process: 1) admission to the University and 2) admission to the Clinical Nursing program. Prospective first-time freshmen and transfer students who will not complete certain Clinical Nursing prerequisites by the time they enroll, may apply for University admission at any time up to the regular application deadline. They will be considered pre-nursing majors until they enter the Clinical Nursing program.
Up to 80 traditional pre-licensure students are admitted to the clinical portion of the baccalaureate Nursing program each semester. All qualified Registered Nurses are admitted to the RN-BSN tract each semester (space permitting). A competitive selection process has been established since applications exceed program space in the traditional pre-licensure program. Admitted students are selected from among candidates who meet the prerequisite requirements and follow the supplemental application procedures described below. Continuing Sacramento State, transfer students, and second baccalaureate degree applicants are given equal consideration in the selection process.
The clinical portion of the nursing program is open only to those who can satisfy the California residence requirements. Paying resident fees based on a military fee waiver does not classify one as a California resident.
Clinical Nursing Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are to be met by time of enrollment unless otherwise stated.
- Completion of six of the eight specific courses listed under Pre-Clinical Courses. Two pre-clinical courses may be in progress at the time of application. All eight pre-clinical courses must be completed in December when applying for a spring term; June for fall. When applying for a fall term, coursework completed in summer will not be considered or accepted. Pre-Clinical courses are acceptable regardless of date completed, but current knowledge is essential.
- Applicants are encouraged to complete the corequisite courses prior to admission. Pharmacology must be completed prior to or concurrent with the first semester nursing courses. Introductory Psychology, Nutrition, Life Span Human Development must be completed prior to the second semester of the nursing program. A societal-cultural patterns course must be completed prior to licensure and graduation.
- A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required on the pre-clinical and corequisite courses completed at the time of application. All pre-clinical and corequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better; a grade of C- is not acceptable. Up to 50 admission points will be assigned based on the applicant's GPA.
- Completion of the ATI, Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). A minimum score of 75.0% is required. The test must be taken no later than February for the following fall semester or September for the following spring semester. The test may be taken three times within a five-year period preceding the Supplemental Nursing Application deadline. The highest score will be used. Up to 50 points will be assigned based on the applicant's total score from the best testing.
Bilingual Skills (three points) in Spanish, Chinese, South East Asian Languages, Indian Languages (Hindi, Punjabi), Tagalog, Russian, Farsi, Arabic, or American Sign Language will be determined by:
- completion of three years high school coursework;
- completion of two years college coursework;
- completion of an oral proficiency examination.
Health-Related Work Experience (three points). The health-related work experience is to be documented and must consist of a minimum of 64 hours of paid or volunteer work in a health-related setting comprised of two or more cultural groups. The minimum 64 hour requirement is to be met prior to application to the Clinical Nursing program.
Background (nine points). A maximum of nine points are available, three points for each background subcategory. Examples include:
- Economic Background: History of family's low income status/welfare as income.
- Educational Background: Little or no parental, family or support group, education beyond elementary and secondary school, low socioeconomic level of school population, low ranking of school in statewide test, no higher education counseling.
- Environmental Background: Migrant family, rural community, receiving welfare, large family, parents divorced, first to attend college, English as a second language, cultural inculcation, i.e., residence on reservation, migrant camp.
Clinical Nursing Application Procedures
Fall Semester:
November
- University online application due.
- Contact every college attended, requesting a transcript be mailed to the Sacramento State Admissions and Records Office.
- Ask questions regarding pre-nursing prerequisite equivalencies and transferability of courses (especially important for Registered Nurses).
December
- File a request at current college for a transcript to be sent as soon as grades from the fall term have been recorded (do not wait until the fall term has ended to file).
- Schedule any remaining nursing prerequisite course to be completed prior to summer school.
February
- Supplemental Clinical Nursing Application and instructions available on Division of Nursing Web site by February 1, http://www.csus.edu/hhs/nrs (see application for deadline date).
- All transcripts must be in applicant's Sacramento State Admissions file.
April
- Letter of admission or denial mailed.
- Letter of Intent to Enroll required.
Spring Semester:
June
- Contact every college attended, and request a transcript be mailed to the Sacramento State Admissions and Records Office.
- Ask questions regarding pre-nursing prerequisite equivalencies and transferability of courses (especially important for Registered Nurses).
July
- File a request at current college for a transcript to be sent as soon as grades from the summer term have been recorded (do not wait until summer term has ended to file).
August
- University online application due.
September
- Supplemental Clinical Nursing Application and instructions available on Division of Nursing Web site on September 15, http://www.csus.edu/hhs/nrs (see application for deadline date).
- All transcripts must be in applicant's Sacramento State Admissions file.
- Last TEAS test date for a spring Clinical Nursing program admission.
November
- Letter of admission or denial mailed.
- Letter of Intent to Enroll required.
Clinical Nursing Selection Criteria
- The college GPA, the results of the ATI, Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), and the optional criteria, if selected by the student, will be used to determine program admission.
- The GPA and TEAS will be weighted equally in the selection process.
- Admitted students are selected from a rank ordering of total points assigned to different GPA and TEAS result levels as well as points assigned to the optional criteria.
Additional Information
Health Requirements
Students admitted to the Clinical Nursing program are required to have
specified immunizations by the Student Health Center or a private physician
prior to beginning nursing coursework. Drug and alcohol screening is required before beginning clinical nursing. Health insurance is required.
Complete information on health requirements for nursing students may be
secured from the Division of Nursing.
Technology Competence
To be successful in the curriculum, students must be able to
demonstrate competency in computer technology, such as word processing,
use of the Internet, e-mail, and database searches. Clinical nursing students
are required to own a personal computer.
Admissions Advising
Group advising meetings are scheduled throughout the academic year. Times
of these meetings and program publications are available on the Division of Nursing Web site at http://www.csus.edu/hhs/nrs.
Professional Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Transportation,
Schedules, and CPR Certification
All students enrolled in clinical laboratory courses in the nursing major
must pay the University fee for professional liability insurance, provide proof of automobile
insurance, and have a means of transportation to extended campus facilities. Professional
liability insurance is mandatory prior to beginning clinical experiences.
In certain
nursing courses, students may have a rotating schedule in the clinical
laboratory necessitating flexibility in planning other classes and activities.
CPR certification for medical professionals is required as a prerequisite
to the program and recertification must be maintained according to the
requirements of the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Background Checks
The Board of Registered Nursing requires investigation of any prior convictions and disciplinary actions. Failure
to disclose a conviction may interfere with clinical placement and subsequent
licensure as a Registered Nurse. All students admitted to the clinical nursing program are required to complete a background screening process by an outside agency. Individuals with reported convictions
should refer to the "Prior Convictions
and Disciplinary Actions" in the Licensing and Examination section
and "Background Checks for Student Clinical Placement" in the Nursing School section of the Board of Registered Nursing Web site at www.rn.ca.gov.
Challenge by Examination
The Division of Nursing offers the opportunity of petitioning certain
nursing courses for credit by examination. NURS
11, NURS
14, and NURS
150 (traditional pre-licensure track students). Students who by reason of special study,
experience or training, already possess the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
which are the objectives of the given course, may petition for
credit by examination. A maximum of 30 units may be challenged. Licensed
Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Corpsmen are examples
of students who may be eligible to challenge specific nursing courses.
Additional information may be obtained by referring to ''Credit by Examination''
in this catalog or by contacting the Division of Nursing. Students
wishing to challenge should contact the Division.
Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree
Units required for the RN to BSN Major: 152
Minimum total units required for the BS: 102
Note: Additional units may be required to meet the Sacramento State foreign language proficiency requirement.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites. The pre-clinical course prerequisites may be greater for Biological Sciences or other majors.
A. Required Pre-Clinical Courses (29 units)
When possible, students are encouraged to apply their pre-clinical courses to General Education requirements.(3) An oral communication (GE Area A1) course such as: |
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Introduction to Public Speaking |
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(3) An introductory college composition (GE Area A2) course such as: |
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College Composition (EPT score of 148+ or above, or completion of ENGL 1) |
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(3) A critical thinking (GE Area A3) course such as: |
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Argumentation OR |
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Critical Thinking and Writing (Grade of C- or better in ENGL 1A) |
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(3) A quantitative reasoning (GE Area B4) course such as: |
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Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test) |
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(5) An organic chemistry course with an in-class lab such as: |
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Chemistry for Nurses (One year high school algebra, high school chemistry ) OR |
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Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A or a high school chemistry course and passing a qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period) |
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(4) An anatomy course with a lab such as: |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
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(4) A physiology course with a lab such as: |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 25 or instructor permission) |
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Systemic Physiology (CHEM 1B, CHEM 6B and BIO 1 or BIO 2 or BIO 10 or BIO 22) |
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(4) A microbiology course with a lab such as: |
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Microbiology for Allied Health Students (BIO 10; CHEM 5 or CHEM 6A and CHEM 6B) OR |
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General Microbiology (BIO 10 or BIO 20 or both BIO 1 and BIO 2; CHEM 6B, CHEM 20 or CHEM 24) |
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B. Required Clinical Nursing Courses (71 units)
At any time prior to 2nd semester (11 units)
(3) Course in Human Development |
(3) Course in Human Nutrition |
(3) Course in Introductory Psychology |
1. First Semester (12 units)
(3) |
Introduction to Professional Nursing (Admission to Clinical Nursing program) |
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Nursing Care of Adults (Admission to Clinical Nursing program; Corequisite: NURS 15, NURS 16) |
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Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice (Admission to Clinical Nursing program; Corequisite: NURS 12, NURS 16) |
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Physical Assessment of the Adult (Admission to Clinical Nursing program or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 12, NURS 15) |
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Professional and Therapeutic Interpersonal Communication in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 11, NURS 12, NURS 15, and NURS 16) |
2. Required Second Semester Clinical Nursing Courses** (11 units)
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Nursing Families in Complex Illness (NURS 11, NURS 12, NURS 15, NURS 16; or instructor permission) |
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Mental Health Nursing (NURS 11, NURS 12, NURS 15, NURS 16; or instructor permission) |
Note: Required Upper Division Courses for Traditional Pre-Licensure Students (31 units)
3. Third Semester Clinical Courses (14 units)
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Nursing the Childbearing Family: Skills and Assessment (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 137) |
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Nursing the Childbearing Family (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 136) |
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Nursing the Childrearing Family (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 139) |
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Nursing the Childrearing Family: Assessment and Skill Acquisition (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 138) |
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(2) |
Research in Nursing (NURS 12; Corequisite: NURS 123, NURS 129 or instructor permission) |
4. Fourth Semester Clinical Courses (17 units)
(3) |
Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice (NURS 136, NURS 137, NURS 138, NURS 139 or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 144) |
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(5) |
Community Health Nursing (NURS 136, NURS 137, NURS 138, NURS 139 or instructor permission) |
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(6) |
Clinical Leadership and Professional Role Development. (NURS 136, NURS 137, NURS 138, NURS 139 or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 144 or instructor permission) |
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NURS 169±** |
Reasoning Development in Health Care Sciences (All prerequisites for NURS 143, NURS 144 or instructor permission; GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 80+, or C or higher grade in ENGL 109M/W, or C- grade in ENGL 109M/W or WPJ score 70/71 and ENGL 109X co-requisite; Corequisite: NURS 143, NURS 144) |
C. Additional Graduation Requirements (3 units)
(3) A course in societal-cultural patterns at any time before graduation and prior to certification of eligibility for state licensure such as:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
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Contemporary American Culture in Anthropological Perspective |
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Culture and Poverty (GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
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Anthropology of the Body |
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Multicultural America |
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Principles of Sociology |
Note: The following additional courses are recommended but not required:
Health Care: Issues and Delivery Systems |
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NURS 160** |
Human Sexuality |
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NURS 167** |
Women's Health |
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NURS 168** |
The Brain and Gender-Related Differences |
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A statistics course, particularly for students planning graduate study. |
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*May be taken in 2nd or 3rd semester.
**No more than nine units from courses bearing the same designation as student's major may be applied to General Education requirements (e.g., NURS). Freshman Seminar does not, in any case, count against the 9 unit overlap.
#Generally met through completion of basic RN program.
± May be used for upper division GE Area E and the Writing Intensive Graduation Requirement by nursing majors.
Notes:
- Applicants with a prior baccalaureate degree are exempt from General Education requirements. However, U.S. History, Constitution and State/Local Government requirements must still be met.
- In addition to the major in Nursing, students may also complete a minor in another discipline. For example, a minor in Biology has been outlined which uses many of the pre-clinical biological sciences taken at Sacramento State. There are numerous disciplines which would enrich the baccalaureate degree in Nursing (e.g., Gerontology). Information on minors can be obtained by contacting the department of interest.
RN to BSN Program
Prerequisites courses must be met prior to admission. Must possess a current valid California Registered Nurse License, applicants who are currently employed as a Registered Nurse will have priority for admission. Must have a cumlative GPA of 2.6 based on the last 60 semester units of graded transferable course work. In the event all candidates meet all eligibility requirements, supplemental written or oral communication may be required; Program admission is contingent upon meeting health requirements, drug screening and background check.
Required Upper Division Courses for RN-BSN Students (50 units)
1. First Semester (15 units)
(3) |
Basics of Nursing Research and Application (Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 171 and NURS 173) |
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Transitional Concepts for Professional Nursing (RN licensure, admission to the RN to BSN program) |
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Community Health Nursing for Professional Nurses and Leadership in the Community (NURS 171, NURS 173) |
Equivalency is awarded after completion of NURS 171 for the following courses (23 units)#
(6) |
Nursing Families in Complex Illness (NURS 11, NURS 12, NURS 15, NURS 16; or instructor permission) |
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(5) |
Mental Health Nursing (NURS 11, NURS 12, NURS 15, NURS 16; or instructor permission) |
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(1) |
Nursing the Childbearing Family: Skills and Assessment (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 137) |
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(5) |
Nursing the Childbearing Family (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 136) |
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(5) |
Nursing the Childrearing Family (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 139) |
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Nursing the Childrearing Family: Assessment and Skill Acquisition (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 138) |
2. Second Semester (15 units)
(6) |
Theoretical Foundations for Leadership and Management (Corequisite: NURS 171) |
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Culminating Project (NURS 170, NURS 171, NURS 173, NURS 174) |
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Professional Communication and Reasoning Development (NURS 171, instructor permission; GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
# Generally met through completion of basic RN program.
± May be used for upper division GE Area E and the Writing Intensive Graduation Requirement by nursing majors.
Note: Satisfactory completion of the program requires a grade of "C" or better in every corequisite and clinical nursing course. Opportunity to repeat nursing courses will depend upon availability of clinical placements.
Requirements - RN License Option - for Licensed Vocational Nurses
Units Required: 30
California law allows Licensed Vocational Nurses to take the Registered Nurse licensure exam after completing 30 units of academic coursework in Nursing and related science subjects. For more information on this option contact the Division of Nursing to make an appointment to speak with an advisor. Admission to the University is required.
Prerequisites
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Microbiology with a lab |
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Physiology with a lab |
1st Semester
(4) |
Mental Health Nursing for the LVN 30 Unit Option (Microbiology with a lab, Physiology with a lab, and a California Licensure as a Vocational Nurse; Corequisite: NURS 123) |
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Nursing Families in Complex Illness (NURS 11, NURS 12, NURS 15, NURS 16; or instructor permission) |
2nd Semester
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Leadership & Management for the LVN 30 Unit Option (NURS 119, NURS 123; Microbiology with a lab, Physiology with a lab; Corequisite: NURS 137, NURS 138) |
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Nursing the Childbearing Family (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 136) |
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Nursing the Childbearing Family (NURS 123, NURS 129, or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 139) |
Optional
(1) |
Physical Assessment of the Adult - 1st semester (Admission to Clinical Nursing program or instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 12, NURS 15) |
Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program Collaborative with CSU Stanislaus (ASBSNc)
The Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program Collaborative with CSU Stanislaus (ASBSNc) is offered through collaboration between the School of Nursing and the College of Continuing Education. The degree is offered by the School of Nursing and administered through the College of Continuing Education. The ASBSNc program consists of 55 academic units broken down into a six semester program. For more information concerning the ASBSNc program please contact the School of Nursing or refer to the School of Nursing home page at http://www.csus.edu/hhs/nrs.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Master of Science in Nursing is traditionally designed to prepare registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees for roles in nursing education, community, adult clinical roles, and credentialed school nurses. The curriculum emphasizes the systematic study of professional nursing practice and preperation for leadership roles. The program is designed for nurses currently employed in hospitals, long term care facilities, health agencies and educational institutions who require graduate preperation to qualify for present positions of greater responsibility and complexity. Scheduling of program offerings will provide maximum flexability and the oppurtunity for self-directed study.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing, applicants must:
- have a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a National League for Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited institution or its equivalent, OR a baccalaureate degree in a discipline related to nursing. Students with a BA or BS degree in non-nursing areas must meet baccalaureate competencies in research, leadership and management, and community health before progressing in the graduate program. Competency may be verified through coursework, testing, or experience;
- have a GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 units of undergraduate nursing coursework;
- have an overall GPA of 3.0 (If one or both of the above GPA requirements are unmet, the student may apply for conditional classification and demonstrate academic ability by enrolling in, and successfully passing with a "B" or better, NURS 209 and NURS 210);
- complete the Graduate Record Examination before the application deadline;
- possess a current RN license in California;
- satisfactorily complete an Introduction to Nursing Research course or equivalent. Students may enroll in the undergraduate research course, NURS 150, through concurrent enrollment to meet the admission requirements; and
- submit a statement of purpose that outlines the goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate study.
Professional Liability and Automobile Insurance and Health Requirements
All students enrolled in clinical laboratory courses in the Master's program must pay the fee for the University professional liability insurance. Professional liability insurance is mandatory prior to beginning clinical experiences. Proof of automobile insurance may be required for clinical experience. The student admitted to the Master's program is required to have specified immunizations by the Student Health Service or a private physician prior to beginning nursing coursework. Drug and alcohol and background screening is required. Health insurance is required. Complete information on health requirements may be secured from the Division of Nursing.
Technology Competence
To be successful in the curriculum, students must be able to demonstrate competency in computer technology, such as word processing, use of the Internet, e-mail, and database searches.
Admission Procedures
Prospective graduate students, including Sacramento State graduates, must file the following materials as a complete admission packet with the Office of Graduate Studies:
- an online application for admission;
- two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State;
For more admissions information and application deadlines please visit http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/.
Notice of the decision regarding admission will be mailed to the applicant after files are complete and reviewed. Students will be assigned a faculty advisor at the beginning of the school year.
Advancement to Candidacy
Each student must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy, indicating a proposed program of graduate study. The procedure should begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:
- removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
- completed at least 12 units in the graduate program, with a minimum 3.0 GPA; and
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taken the Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG) or taken a Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course in their discipline within the first two semesters of coursework at California State University, Sacramento or secured approval for a WPG waiver.
Advancement to Candidacy forms are available online at www.csus.edu/gradstudies/forms, Office of Graduate Studies. The student fills out the form after planning a degree program in consultation with his/her advisor. The completed form is then returned to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval. Students may not register for the Culminating Requirement until they have advanced to candidacy.
Requirements - Master of Science Degree
Units required for the MS: 33-34
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
A. Core Courses (15 units)
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Advanced Role Development in Nursing (Admission to graduate program) |
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Research as the Foundation for Advanced Nursing (Undergraduate research course and admission to the graduate program for nursing) |
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Concepts and Theory Development in Nursing |
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NURS 214B | Educational Program Development in Nursing I (NURS 210, NURS 212) |
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Community Health Services and Policy (Admission to graduate program or instructor permission) |
B. Advanced Practice Role Preparation (student completes at least one area)
Advanced Clinical/Educator Role (15 units)
(3) |
Nursing Praxis Role Seminar (NURS 209, NURS 210, NURS 212, NURS 214B, NURS 230, NURS 231 and NURS 232; Corequisite: NURS 293A or NURS 293B) |
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Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology |
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Pharmacology for Advanced Practice |
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Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (NURS 209, NURS 210,) |
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Practicum in Specialized Nursing Processes: Maternal/Child and Community Nursing (NURS 209, NURS 210, NURS 212, NURS 214B, NURS 230, NURS 231, NURS 232 and instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 213) OR |
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Practicum in Specialized Nursing Processes: Adult Nursing (NURS 209, NURS 210, NURS 212, NURS 214B, NURS 230, NURS 231, NURS 232 and instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 213) |
School Nursing Role (16 units)
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Seminar in Specialized Nursing Processes: School Nursing I (Admission to School Nurse Credential Program) | |
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Seminar in Specialized Nursing Processes: School Nursing II (NURS 213C) |
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Vision and Scoliosis Screening |
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Advanced Physical Assessment: Infant, Child, Adolescent (Admission to graduate program or instructor permission) |
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Practicum in Specialized Nursing Processes: School Nursing (NURS 213C; Corequisite: NURS 213D) |
C. Optional Role Preparations
(Not required for MS in Nursing)
Faculty Preparation or Special Teaching Authorization for Health (STAH) (6 units)
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Educational Program Development in Nursing II (NURS 214B; Corequisite: NURS 294C) |
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Practicum in Educational Program Development in Nursing (NURS 214B; Corequisite: NURS 214C) |
School Based Mental Health Services (9 units)
(3) |
Child-Adolescent Mental Health Nursing (NURS 293A) |
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(3) |
Practicum in Child-Adolescent Mental Health Nursing (NURS 210, NURS 212, NURS 213C and instructor permission; Corequisite: NURS 213E) |
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A counseling or mental health course |
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D. Culminating Requirement (3 units)
(3) |
Culminating Experience (Advanced to candidacy for the Master's degree and must be in the final semester of the program) |
Requirements - Credential - Post-Master's School Nurse Services
Units Required for Post-Master's Credential: 24
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
Nurses holding a master's degree in nursing or a related area may be admitted to the University to enroll in courses toward the Professional School Nurse Services Credential (formerly Health Services Credential). The nurse has five years from the date of issuance of the Preliminary Credential to fulfill coursework and experience requirements for the Professional Credential. The Preliminary Credential may be renewed.
Admission criteria and procedures are similar to those for the MS program except the GRE is not required and the application and recommendation forms are directed to the School Nurse Program Coordinator. Students are held to the same professional liability and automobile insurance and health requirements as MS students.
Post-Master's nurses not eligible for Public Health Nurse certification will be required to complete community nursing coursework prior to program completion. Mechanisms are available to allow nurses to transfer in coursework taken in other school nurse credential programs or from other post-baccalaureate or master's courses of study.
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Seminar in Specialized Nursing Processes: School Nursing I (Admission to School Nurse Credential Program) |
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Seminar in Specialized Nursing Processes: School Nursing II (NURS 213C) |
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Community Health Services and Policy (Admission to graduate program or instructor permission) |
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Vision and Scoliosis Screening |
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Advanced Physical Assessment: Infant, Child, Adolescent* (Admission to graduate program or instructor permission) |
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Practicum in Specialized Nursing Processes: School Nursing (NURS 213C; Corequisite: NURS 213D) |
(0-3) Coursework required to become certified as a California school audiometrist.*
(3) One course dealing with educational pedagogy and teaching strategies preferably as applied to health education with school age children.*
In addition to the above courses, the Professional Credential for both MS and Post-Master's candidates requires two years of full-time school nurse experience (or its part-time equivalent). Four hours or more per day may be considered full-time employment.
Requirements - Special Teaching Authorization in Health (STAH)
The STAH option is available to school nurses who wish to position themselves to become faculty of record for health classes within public school districts. The STAH is not required for the credential and is available to Master's and post-Master's credential students as well as nurses in the community who are already credentialed. The STAH authorizes nurses to provide health education instruction beyond that of periodic guest presentations (e.g., Family Life Education) and allows school administrators to utilize nurses in the capacity of health educators through the provision of direct and regular health instruction. Requirements for the STAH at Sacramento State are: completion of nine units of educational pedagogy including a supervised student (practice) teaching experience and passing of the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test). At Sacramento State, these courses constitute the Educational functional area within the MS program. Application for the STAH requires an exit interview (see School Nurse Advising Brochure for further information).
Career Possibilities
Registered Nurse (BS): Hospital, e.g., Medical, Surgical, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Mental Health, Critical Care, Oncology, Rehabilitation · Community Health · Home Health · Extended Care · Physician's Office · Clinics and Industry · Advanced Practice (MS) roles: Educator · Nurse Administrator · School Nurse · Advanced Clinical Role
Faculty
Tanya Altmann, Dian Baker, Debra Brady, Neelam Chanda, Alexa Curtis, Michele Dang, Roxanne Ferguson, Carolynn Goetze, Brenda Hanson-Smith, Katherine Kelly, Ann Knickelbein, Rilda Matthews, Joyce Mikal-Flynn, Nassrine Noureddine, Cheryl Osborne, Bridget Parsh, Bonnie Raingruber, Jan Sampson, Laura Senn, Ann Stoltz, Mary Summers, Suzanne Sutherland, Carolyn VanCouwenberghe, Christine Vourakis, Denise Wall-Parilo
Contact Information
Carolynn M. Goetze, School of Nursing, Chair
Nancy Beers, ASC II/Office Manager
Folsom Hall
(916) 278-4106
http://www.csus.edu/hhs/nrs