california state university, bakersfield msn-fnp program
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Department of Nursing
Fall 2021 Edition
MSN-FNP Program
California State University, Bakersfield
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Table of Contents
About the MSN-FNP Program 01
Admission Requirements 02
Program Schedule & Costs03
Application Process & Next Steps 04
Frequently Asked Questions 05
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What is an NP?
❖A nurse practitioner, often called an “NP” for short, is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed graduate level education such as a master’s or a doctoral degree. All NPs in California are registered nurses licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) who have completed additional education and training, and have an expanded scope of practice over the traditional registered nurse role. (Adopted from canpweb.org)
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About the MSN-FNP Program
❖2 years = 5 semesters long (including Summer)
❖Hybrid Program
❖About Lectures
❖ Face to Face class – One day a week throughout the entire program
❖Other coursework may be completed online (not including clinical hours)
❖About Clinicals
❖Minimum of 585 supervised clinical hours
❖Begins in the 2nd semester of the program
❖ 1-2 eight-hour clinical days per week required (during Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm)
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MSN-FNP Program Admission Requirements
❖Eligibility Requirements
❖Graduate with a BSN from a Regionally Accredited Institution
❖Good Standing at the last college/university attended
❖Overall Baccalaureate GPA of at least a 3.0
❖Active , Unrestricted and Unencumbered California RN License
❖Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
❖ Employed full time as an RN for at least 2 years
❖Preferred Qualifications
❖ Strong preference will be given to applicants who:
❖ Have 3 years of full-time acute care nursing experience in the last 5 years
❖ Reside in the CSU, Bakersfield Service Area (https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/Documents/CSULocalAdmission-ServiceAreas.pdf)
❖ Have previous nursing experience serving underserved and/or rural populations
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MSN-FNP Program Entry Statistics
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MSN-FNP- The First Year – Fall Semester
❖Fall Semester❖Nursing 5200 – Advanced Health Care Assessment – 2 units
❖Nursing 5201 – Advanced Assessment Lab – 1 unit
❖Nursing 6300 – Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses – 3 units
❖Nursing 6310 – Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses – 3 units
❖Total Units – 9
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MSN-FNP- The First Year – Spring Semester
❖Spring Semester❖Nursing 5220 –Theoretical Foundations of Nursing – 2 units
❖Nursing 6260 – Advanced Nursing Research – 2 units
❖Nursing 6320 –Advanced Practice Nursing: Care for Individual & Families Across Lifespan 1 (Theory) – 3 units
❖Nursing 6321 –Advanced Practice Nursing: Care for Individual & Families Across the Lifespan 1 (Clinical) – 3 units
❖Total Units – 10
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MSN-FNP- The First Year –Summer Semester
❖Summer Semester❖Nursing 6330– Advanced Practice Nursing: Care for Individual &
Families Across the Lifespan II (Theory) – 3 units
❖Nursing 6331 – Advanced Practice Nursing: Care for Individual & Families Across the Lifespan II (Clinical)– 2 units
❖Nursing 5240 –Human Diversity & Health Care Policy – 3 units
❖Total Units – 8
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MSN-FNP- The Second Year –Fall Semester
❖Fall Semester❖Nursing 5250 – Transformational Leadership & APRN Role
Development – 3 units
❖Nursing 6340 – Advanced Practice Nursing: Care for Individual & Families Across the Lifespan III (Theory)- 3 units
❖Nursing 6341 – Advanced Practice Nursing: Care for the Individual & Families Across the Lifespan III (Clinical) – 4 units
❖Total Units – 10
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MSN-FNP- The Second Year –Spring Semester
❖Spring Semester❖Nursing 6351 – Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum
(Clinical) – 4 units
❖Nursing 6290 – Culminating Experience: Comprehensive Examination – 3 units
❖Nursing 5230 - Educational Principles & Methodology Applied to Nursing (Elective) – 2 units*
❖Total Units – 7 (9*)
* = Elective Course
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Nurse Practitioner Clinical Placements
❖We have many existing clinical agreements with local health care agencies.
❖Please contact the Graduate Program Director to find out if the clinical site that you are interested in has an existing clinical agreement with CSUB.
❖ If there is no existing agreement, a new clinical agreement must be established between the clinical site and CSUB before you can start your clinical hours there.
❖The negotiation process can be very lengthy, particularly when it is a large organization or government agency. Occasionally, the negotiation can fall through.
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Program Costs
❖Based on 19-20 Academic Year, Tuition cost is $4,428.00 per semester
❖Other costs may include (but not limited to):
❖Books
❖Background Check, Drug Test, and Clinical Requirements through Castlebranch
❖ Immunizations, Mask Fit Testing, CPR Certification (if not, up-to-date)
❖Clinical Supplies & Assessment Tools
❖Uniforms
❖Clinical Sites Travel Expenses
❖Application for Graduation
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Cal State Apply Application
Go to https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Choose “Fall 2021” for the Term
Create an Account
Choose Program “Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner”
Complete all sections of the Application
Pay $70 Application Fee
NursingCAS Application
Go to www.nursingcas.org
Click “Apply Now”
Add program: CSUB- MSN-FNP
Complete all of the Sections of the Application:
• Upload CV/Resume with 2 professional references listed
• Answer Personal Statement Questions
Pay $70 Application Fee
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Transcripts
❖Submit Transcripts of ALL colleges attended
❖Cal State Apply Application
❖ If CSUB was last school attended, please see Admissions and Records on turning in transcripts again.
❖ See Graduate Students Application Section
❖NursingCAS Application
❖ See Transcript Submission Section for more information
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Planning Ahead: Fall 2021 Important Dates
❖Cal State Apply Application
❖Opens October 1, 2020
❖Deadline to apply is February 1, 2021
❖Official Transcripts of all Colleges attended due by February 1, 2021
❖NursingCAS Application
❖Opens October 1, 2020
❖Deadline to apply is March 17, 2021
❖Official transcripts of all Colleges attended due by March 17, 2021
❖MSN-FNP Program Evaluation Fee of $50 is due by March 24, 2021
❖June - August 2021 – MSN-FNP Decisions sent out through NursingCAS
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Frequently Asked Questions: BSN from a Foreign University
❖ MSN-FNP Foreign Credit Policy
❖ 1. Nursing Coursework
❖ Applicants with nursing courses from a foreign university must have a course-by-course evaluation completed by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (www.cgfns.org)
❖ Submit an official copy of this evaluation with your MSN-FNP Program application through NursingCAS
❖ 2. Non- Nursing Coursework
❖ Approved Evaluation Service (www.ctc.ca.gov)
❖ Choose an evaluation service: CSUB recommends going through World Education Services (WES)
❖ Request two transcript evaluations:
❖ Submit one to the CSUB Office of Admissions and Records
❖ Submit one along with your MSN-FNP Program application through NursingCAS.
❖ Please include all original foreign transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Records upon submitting the Cal State Apply Application.
❖ Please start this process early as this can take months to complete!
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Frequently Asked Questions: Postmaster’s Certificate
❖ I have a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) in another Concentration, am I still eligible to apply for the MSN-FNP Program?
❖Unfortunately, the MSN-FNP program at CSUB does not offer a Post Master’s Certification Program. Currently, we are not able to accept students who already have a degree of Master’s in Nursing.
❖There are many schools who offer Post Master’s FNP Certificate Programs. We encourage you to explore those options.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Financial Aid and Resources
❖Do I qualify for Financial Aid for the MSN-FNP Program?
❖ Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by deadline of March 2nd
❖ Students are encouraged to apply for Scholarships through CSUB (www.csub.edu/finaid)
❖Department may offer scholarships and grants to current students if available
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Questions?
Visit our Website:
https://www.csub.edu/nursing/Programs/MSN/index.html