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Department of Nursing

Fatima Ramos

Post-Licensure Nursing Advisor

MSN-FNP Program

California State University, Bakersfield

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Table of Contents

About the MSN-FNP Program

Admission Requirements

Program Schedule & Costs

Application Process & Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 SemesterNursing 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 SemesterNursing 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 SemesterNursing 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 SemesterNursing 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 SemesterNursing 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 2020” for the Term

Create an Account

Choose Program “Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner”

Complete all sections of the Application

Pay $70 Application Fee

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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 2020 Important Dates

Cal State Apply Application

Opens October 1, 2019

Deadline to apply is February 1,2020

Official Transcripts of all Colleges attended due by February 1,2020

NursingCAS Application

Opens October 1, 2019

Deadline to apply is March 11, 2020

Official transcripts of all Colleges attended due by March 11, 2020

MSN-FNP Program Evaluation Fee of $50 is due by March 20,2020

June 1, 2020 – 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?

Contact Fatima Ramos

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.csub.edu/nursing/Programs/MSN/index.html