You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Admission to the program is a two-step process: (1) admission to the university and (2) admission to the nursing major. A separate nursing program application must be submitted. Applicants must meet all criteria for admission to the university and to the nursing major.
Eligibility to Apply to the Program. Students need:
All nine prerequisites must be completed before planned entry into the
program. No prerequisite courses can be taken concurrently with the nursing
courses. No exceptions.
Selection Criteria. The program is on impacted status (the number of
applications received is greater than the number of vacancies for the program).
Therefore, admission into the nursing major is very competitive; there is
no waiting list. Only applicants with the highest composite scores in the
nine prerequisite courses will be admitted. Applicants must reapply each
time and compete with the entire applicant pool if not selected.
Note: California residents are given preference over out-of-state
and international students as long as the program is on impacted status.
Selection for the Nursing Program:
(a.) Students will be ranked by grade point average in the nine prerequisites
courses (prerequisites GPA).
(b.) Preference will be given to U.S. military veterans who meet minimum
requirements for admission and who submit a DD214 showing a discharge date
no more than four years prior to date application is submitted. Remaining
applicants will be ranked by prerequisite GPA and admitted as enrollment
quotas allow.
Application Filing Period
Fall admission: November 1-30; applications are available October 1.
Spring admission: August 1-31; applications are available July 1.
Dates are subject to change. Contact the Nursing Admissions Office at (559)
278-3928.
The program application includes additional instructions and deadlines.
Note: Students who have been admitted to the major, have made no
arrangements with the department, and fail to attend the first day of class
will be dropped from the major and not considered for future admission.
For the university application form and admissions information, write to
the Office of Admissions, California State University,
Fresno. For further information regarding program admission curricula, write
to the following address and enclose a self-addressed, stamped, legal-size
envelope:
California State University, Fresno
Admissions: Nursing
College of Health and Human Services M/S MH25
2345 East San Ramon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93740-8031.
1. Request for leave of absence:
a. Students must request a leave of absence (LOA) in writing from the department
chair. Students who don't request a LOA may not be readmitted into the major.
b. Leaves will be granted only for students who have completed at least
one semester in the program and are in good standing.
2. Request to return from leave of absence:
a. Students must request in writing to be reinstated in the program specifying:
b. Students will be notified in writing of requirements for returning
to program, denial, or reinstatement.
c. Requirements for return may include any or all of the following, based
on the discretion of the department chair:
d. Students who receive written notice of reinstatement in the major
return on a space-available basis and must receive permission from the department
to enroll in classes.
Progression in the Major. Criteria for retention, progression, and
graduation from the program include a minimum grade of C in each required
course and each nursing course offered for a grade, and credit in courses
offered for CR/NC grading only. Nursing and required courses may be repeated
only once to achieve a C or credit grade. Any student who receives less
than a C grade (or no credit) in two nursing courses will not be permitted
to continue in the major. Refer to the Student Handbook, Baccalaureate Degree
Nursing Program, for complete progression and retention policies.
Expenses. Students must be prepared to incur any additional cost
such as uniforms, malpractice insurance, health insurance, stethoscopes,
course materials, lab fees, etc., and be responsible for transportation
to clinical facilities. A current CPR certification, a physical examination,
and specific immunizations are required.
Nursing Major
Major requirements* (60 units)
Select one program:
Generic students (65 units)
NURS 10, 10A, 10L, 110, 110A, 110L, 111, 112, 121, 121L, 123, 123L, 124,
131, 131L, 132, 132L, 140, 140L, 141, 141L, 142, 145, 150, 150L, 151
RN students only (60 units)
NURS 112, 136, 137, 141, 141L, 145, 150, 150L; nursing electives (3 units):
NURS 134, 135, 140, 142, 151, 180T; 33 transfer nursing units
Prerequisite requirements (32 units)
Courses which must be completed before entrance into the nursing major:
CHEM 3A; PHYAN 64 and 65; NUTR 53; MICRO 20 or 140; ENGL 1; PSYCH 10; ANTH
2 or SOC 1 or 2; COMM 8 preferred (or COMM 3 or 7)
Additional requirements (9 units)
Courses which are prerequisite to specific nursing courses: CFS 38; PHIL
20; statistics
General Education** (51 units)
(See Notes 1-2)
Minimum Total** (131 units)
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* See the Nursing Department for course descriptions not found in this catalog
and for advising.
** This figure takes into account that prerequisite and additional requirements
may be used to satisfy up to 21 units of General Education.
Postbaccalaureate Health Services (School Nurse) Credential
The School Nurse Credential Program provides basic preparation for professional
roles in school nursing. The program, approved by the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing, leads to the Professional Health Services (School
Nurse Credential.) The Department of Nursing, in conjunction with the School
of Education and Human Development, recommends qualified candidates for
credentialing as providers of health services in California public schools
(preschool, K-12, adult).
The program of study for credential students consists of a minimum of 27
units. Courses taken in NLN accredited baccalaureate programs may be accepted
for the credential at the discretion of the Department of Nursing. A limited
number of school nursing classes are offered through distance learning.
Audiology coursework
NURS 180T or CSD 188T
Audiology for School Nurses (3 units)
Special Education coursework
(select one)
SPED 120
Teaching Students with Special Needs in General Education Settings (3 units)
CSD 114
Education of Exceptional Children (3 units)
PSYCH 168
Exceptional Children (3 units)
Counseling coursework (select one)
COUN 174
Introduction of Counseling (3 units)
COUN 200
Seminar in Counseling Techniques (3 units)
Physical Assessment
NURS 136
Health Appraisal* (3 units)
Health Teaching
NURS 137
Teaching Strategies for the Health Client* (3 units)
School Nursing
NURS 184
Introduction to School Nursing* (3 units)
NURS 185
Seminar in School Nursing* (3 units)
NURS 186
School Nurse Practicum I (elementary)* (3 units)
NURS 187
School Nurse Practicum II (secondary)* (3 units)
Advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology courses are recommended.
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* Courses only available through regular enrollment in the university following
acceptance into the Credential Program.
Note: A minimum of 15 units in the credential program must be taken
on this campus. The use of any comparable course is contingent upon departmental
approval. Coursework taken more than 10 years ago is not acceptable to meet
program requirements.
An introductory statistics course and nursing theory/research course are
required for admission into the School Nurse Credential Program.
A 3-unit introductory statistics course and a 3-unit nursing theory/research
course are required for admission into the Health Services Credential Program.
A maximum of 9 units is allowed through courses taken in Extended Education
or concurrent enrollment.
Proof of current California RN license, malpractice insurance, current CPR
certification, and current valid Student Health Center clearance are required
prior to enrollment in NURS 186 and 187.
The student must hold either a Certificate of Clearance or a Preliminary
Health Services Credential prior to enrollment in NURS 186 and 187. Contact
the credentials analyst, Education Building, Room 100, (559) 278-0300, for
application information.
All admission requirements (credential program application form, admission
to the university, all documents, and prerequisites) must be completed prior
to en rollment in any of the nursing courses.
Note: All candidates are required to sign a statement on the application form regarding conviction or plea of nolo contendere for any violation of law other than minor traffic offenses.
Candidates with a conviction may be refused a Health Services Credential.
For further information, contact the credentials analyst, Education Building,
Room 100, (559) 278-0300.
Time Restrictions. All requirements for a Professional Health Services
Credential must be completed within five years of the date of issuance of
the preliminary credential.
School Nurse Credential students are encouraged to obtain a master's
degree. Specific questions about graduate program admission requirements
and coursework should be directed to the graduate coordinator, Department
of Nursing. Graduate students in either the Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner
programs may take the articulated option in School Nursing, reducing the
total number of units needed to meet the educational requirements for a
School Nurse Credential (see Graduate Program).
The department offers a NLN accredited program that leads to a Master
of Science degree in Nursing. There are two pathways into the M.S.N. program
for individuals with different educational backgrounds.
In addition to advanced practice in a clinical area, students elect a functional
role as clinical specialist or nurse practitioner.
The purpose of nursing education at the master's level is to help students
apply advanced theory and practice with advanced skills in complex client
and community systems. It further seeks to provide students with advanced
skills in leader ship and research in order to improve the health care of
individuals, families, and communities. The program provides a foundation
for doctoral study in nursing.
Facilities. The diverse facilities of the community provide a wide
variety of learning opportunities for individualized pursuit of student
goals. Graduate and postbaccalaureate students have clinical placements
which are consistent with their career goals.
Admission Criteria for B.S.N. Graduates
Admission to the program is limited to the fall semester; students with
deficiencies are encouraged to meet the requirements in the previous spring
semester.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM IS MARCH 1.
This program is open only to students eligible for admission to graduate
standing at California State University, Fresno, who have completed a nursing
program in an accredited school, are registered, or eligible for registration
as nurses in the state of California and who hold a bachelor's degree in
a related field from an accredited university.
For admission to this program, students are required to meet the following
criteria in addition to the regular criteria set for admission to the M.S.N.
program:
Courses. Under the direction of the graduate coordinator, each
student prepares and submits an individually designed program based on the
following:
Core courses in nursing (13 units)
NURS 211, 212, 221, 223, 225, 228
Approved cognates (0-11 units)
(See graduate coordinator for cognates.)
Role specialization courses (20 units)
(See below.)
Thesis (NURS 299) or Project (NURS 298) (3 units)
or
Comprehensive Exam* (0 units)
Minimum Total (36 units)
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* Additional approved 3-unit elective required for students taking the Comprehensive
Exam.
Role Specialization (Options)
Clinical Specialization
NURS 229, 250, 251; 10 units clinical cognates
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family
NURS 210, 264, 265, 266, 267, 277, 278
Pediatric
NURS 210, 264, 265, 266, 269, 279, 280
Geriatric
NURS 210, 264, 265, 266, 271, 281, 282
Thesis, Project, and Comprehensive Exam. The department offers students
the option of writing a thesis, completing a project, or taking a written
comprehensive exam on five areas of the field. Information about the options
is available from an adviser in nursing.
Note: All practicum courses require a minimum of three hours of clinical
work per unit of credit as a minimum to meet course objectives.
Advancement to Candidacy. Completion of 9 graduate units with a GPA
of 3.0. Some students may have additional requirements as indicated by a
faculty adviser.
Graduate students are responsible for policies and regulations of the Division
of Graduate Studies and those specified in the graduate nursing program
brochure.
Any nursing classes in the Role Specialization options area may be canceled
because of insufficient enrollment.
The Clinical Specialization Option prepares the graduate to assume a
leadership role with advanced skills, knowledge, and competence in a specific
area of clinical nursing. Students in this option actualize the role of
the clinical specialist in a clinical setting with a master's prepared nurse
preceptor. The student is responsible for writing objectives for the experience
prior to the clinical placement. Arrangement for clinical placement is made
after consultation with the appropriate faculty.
The purpose of the Clinical Specialization Option is to prepare nurses to
prescribe and implement both direct and indirect nursing care and to articulate
nursing therapies with other nursing personnel and other health providers.
The Primary Care/Nurse Practitioner Option prepares the graduate to provide
primary health care to children, the elderly adult, and families. Classroom
and clinical experiences focus on health assess ment, health maintenance,
and promotion, counseling, client education, and management of selected
health problems. Practice in rural settings and with clients from diversified
cultural backgrounds is emphasized.
Graduates meet the requirements for recognition as Pediatric, Geriatric,
or Family Nurse Practitioners in California and may apply for ANA Certification.
The purpose of the Primary Care/Nurse Practitioner Option is to prepare
nurses as specialists in primary care and to improve the availability, accessibility,
and quality of primary care services in the central San Joaquin Valley.
Students concurrently enrolled in an articulated School Nurse Credential
Program and Nurse Practitioner Option Program (SNC/PNP or SNC/FNP) are prepared
for work as school nurse/nurse practitioners in a variety of primary health
care settings where services are provided to school-age children and their
families, including school-based clinics. Students completing this articulated
option meet the educational requirements for a Health Services (School Nurse)
Credential and Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner certification and
may apply for additional ANA certification as School Nurse Practitioners.
Students in the articulated SNC/PNP or SNC/FNP program must complete 11
units of School Nurse Credential Program coursework in addition to their
graduate program of study for nurse practitioners. Additional courses required
for the School Nurse Credential:
NURS 180T or CSD 188T
Audiology for School Nurses (3 units)
NURS 184
Introduction to School Nursing (3 units)
NURS 185
Seminar in School Nursing (3 units)
NURS 186
School Nurse Practicum I (elementary) (1 unit)
NURS 187
School Nurse Practicum II (secondary) (1 unit)
Note: Students selecting the comprehensive exam with 3-unit cognate
option, rather than thesis or project options, may use 3 units from the
coursework for the School Nurse Credential Program toward completion of
the requirement for the master's degree.
Admission criteria and procedures for both programs must be met. Students
must apply (and be accepted) to both the School Nurse Credential Program
and the Graduate Program in Nursing. Consult the Graduate Coordinator and
the School Nurse coordinator for advising.
