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MaricopaNursing - Franklin Pierce UniversityConcurrent Associate DegreeBaccalaureate DegreeNursing ProgramJanuary 2017
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Maricopa-Franklin Pierce University Associate-Baccalaureate Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)
The Maricopa-Franklin Pierce University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is a program offered through participating community colleges in the Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) and Franklin Pierce. A limited number of participants are selected from the pool of MaricopaNursing students who have met all Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP eligibility requirements and have applied to the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP.
All Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP nursing courses will be taught at the MaricopaNursing program location, Franklin Pierce courses online. MaricopaNursing coursework may be offered in a hybrid format (a portion of classes in person and a portion online.)
About CEP?
1. The CEP allows nursing students to obtain an Associate in Applied Studies (AAS) in Nursing at Maricopa while completing coursework towards the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Franklin Pierce.
2. CEP students will be enrolled in Maricopa and Franklin Pierce classes at the same time.
3. This educational partnership is designed to assist in meeting the Institute of Medicine 2010 Future of Nursing goal to increase the percentage of BSN RNs to 80% in Arizona by 2020.
4. Students who complete the first four blocks of the MaricopaNursing program and concurrent Franklin Pierce courses will complete the BSN degree within a shorter time frame.
5. BSN prepared nurses are highly valued by potential employers and many employers state ‘BSN preferred’ in posting available nursing positions on their websites.
6. Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate graduates will be prepared with the expected professional knowledge and skills of the new graduate baccalaureate prepared nurse.
7. Franklin Pierce’s general education requirements meet AGEC standards.
Prerequisite Information
• Students must have a current application in the MaricopaNursing pool before they can be considered for the program.
• All students must complete both MaricopaNursing and Franklin Pierce Department of Nursing program prerequisites as noted. Pending coursework for Franklin Pierce University MAY be considered - not to exceed 7 credits.
• To ensure that prerequisites meet program requirements students are encouraged to meet with both Maricopa and Franklin Pierce advisors.
• Review of the CEP information is required before meeting with an advisor and application to the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP.
• Final determinations of transfer credits will be made by both Maricopa and Franklin Pierce admissions personnel.
Health and Safety Requirements
MaricopaNursing has Health and Safety Requirements that must be met prior to enrolling and participating in any clinical experience. Healthcare agencies throughout the state of Arizona require vaccinations, titers, and other healthcare related requirements (examples include background checks, CPR, drug and nicotine testing, etc.) These requirements are subject to change per healthcare agency contacts with the educational institution. Students must be compliant (with no exception) with agency requirements prior to and throughout the program.
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CEP Requirements
• Acceptance into the MaricopaNursing pool (queue)• Completion of all MaricopaNursing and Franklin Pierce
prerequisite requirements• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all schools
attended is required for admission• Register for and attend a CEP Information Session
Required Pre- and Co-Requisites:
MaricopaNursing Prerequisites and Co-requisites Additional PrerequisitesBiology (BIO156 /181) Principles of Human Nutrition (FON241)First Year Composition (ENG101 & ENG102 or ENG107 & ENG108)Critical Reading (CRE101) or test exemptChemistry (CHM130 & CHM130LL). High school chemistry with lab acceptedCollege Mathematics (MAT140, 141, or 142 or higher) Statistics (PSY230 or MT260-Franklin Pierce)Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) or PSY 240* -> Franklin Pierce requires both
PSY240
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO201 & BIO202)*Microbiology (BIO205)* AGEC-A will be accepted as fulfillment of Franklin
Pierce lower-division core requirements. Students may require additional general elective course to meet the 120 credit requirement for degree completion.
* Franklin Pierce requires Chemistry or other science (High school not accepted)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)?All students who have completed the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
Where does the program take place?The Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP will be offered at the following MaricopaNursing program sites: Estrella Mountain Community College, Gateway Community College, and Scottsdale Community College. Additional locations of MaricopaNursing may offer the program in future semesters. All Franklin Pierce courses are taught 100% online. All MaricopaNursing courses will be offered at the Maricopa campus site.
Is there a waiting list for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP?There is no waiting list for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP. If you are not accepted into the program for the semester to which you applied, you must reapply for the semester for which you wish to be considered for enrollment.
Do I have to review the Associate-Baccalaureate CEP information prior to applying?Yes - all students who wish to apply to one of the CEPs must review the CEP information prior to meeting with an advisor. The applications can be downloaded from the MaricopaNursing website nursing.maricopa.edu.
How do I apply to the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP?You will submit your completed application at the Maricopa College of first choice. The nursing advisor will review your application and, if complete, will send to the University advisor for review. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified of acceptance or declination.
What should I include with my application when I meet with the nursing advisor?Bring your completed CEP application, HESI A2 scores, and copies of unofficial transcripts from all educational institutions attended.
What do you look for in a potential candidate that is applying for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP?Student selection will be based on GPA and HESI A2 or NET scores. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.
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If I am not selected for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP, can I reapply?As long as you meet the current CEP requirements, you are eligible to reapply.
Do I need to be admitted to the MaricopaNursing pool and to Franklin Pierce?To be eligible to apply for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP, you must be in the MaricopaNursing applicant pool. Following your application for the CEP, you will apply to Franklin Pierce. Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended must then be submitted to both the MaricopaNursing college location you will attend and to Franklin Pierce.
If I will not be finished with all of my prerequisite and co-requisite (Maricopa) courses the semester before I plan to start the program, can I still apply for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP?To be eligible to submit an application a student must have completed ALL MaricopaNursing pre/co-requisites, but a student may be pending up to seven credits of pre-requisites for Franklin Pierce.
How much does the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP cost?Tuition costs* for the 35 credits of MaricopaNursing AAS courses = approximately $3,000. Textbooks, supplies and course fees are additional
Tuition costs* for the 30 required credits of Franklin Pierce BS in Nursing courses are approximately $380 per credit hour. Textbooks, supplies, and course fees are additional. Please meet with a Franklin Pierce advisor to calculate full tuition costs.
*Tuition rates effective January 2017 and subject to change.
If I am receiving financial aid, how will it be disbursed between the two schools?Federal regulations require that financial aid can only be disbursed through one college at a time. Financial aid is dependent on many factors that vary from student to student, such as previous degree(s), number of courses previously taken, etc., and aid or loans for this program are not guaranteed. If you would like to speak with someone regarding financial aid eligibility at Franklin Pierce, please call toll free (877) 372-7347.
How are classes scheduled?You will be registered for your MaricopaNursing classes through the Community College Nursing Department. Course schedules will be posted on Canvas. The Franklin Pierce nursing courses will be offered 100% online concurrently with courses taken during the MaricopaNursing blocks.
Where do I go for academic advisement for this program?Maricopa advisors are available for pre-application advisement at Maricopa locations and Franklin Pierce remotely.
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MaricopaNursing (MN)-Franklin Pierce University (FPU)Associate-Baccalaureate Concurrent Enrollment Nursing Program
Course of Study: Spring Entry
MN / FPU Courses Required Prior to NUR 152 Spring Entry Total: 6 credits(MN) CIS 105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 credits(FPU) MT260* or (MN) PSY 230 Statistics 3 creditsSemester I Spring Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 152 Nursing Theory and Science I 9 credits(FPU) GLE103 Career Image Planning & Management (8wks) 3 credits
Summer 2 Total: 6 credits(FPU) NR320 Evidence Based Practice (8wks) 3 credits(FPU) PA250* World Religions (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 2 Fall Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 172 Nursing Theory and Science II 9 credits(FPU) NR420 Health Promotions (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 3 Spring Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 252 Nursing Theory and Science III 9 credits(FPU) NR330 Clinical Decision Making (8wks) 3 credits
Summer Total: 6 credits(FPU) NR400 Health Policy (8wks) 3 credits(FPU) NR445 Community Health Individuals & Families (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 4 Fall Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 283 Nursing Theory and Science IV 9 credits(FPU) NR300 Transition to BSN (8wks) 3 credits
Graduate from MaricopaNursing with AA; eligible to sit for NCLEX exam
Semester 5 Spring Total: 9 credits(FPU) NR 446 Community Health Groups & Populations (8wks) 3 credits(FPU) NR 490** Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice (8wks) 6 credits
Graduation from Franklin Pierce with BS in Nursing after graduation from MaricopaNursing with AAS degree.
* May be taken at Maricopa** Must hold active RN license to participate in this course
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MaricopaNursing (MN)-Franklin Pierce University (FPU)Associate-Baccalaureate Concurrent Enrollment Nursing Program
Course of Study: Fall Entry
MN / FPU Courses Required Prior to NUR 152 Fall Entry Total: 6 credits(MN) CIS 105 Microcomputer Applications 3 credits(FPU) MT260* or (MN) PSY 230 Statistics 3 creditsSemester I Fall Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 152 Nursing Theory and Science I 9 credits(FPU) GLE103 Career Image Planning & Management (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 2 Spring Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 172 Nursing Theory and Science II 9 credits(FPU) NR420 Health Promotions (8wks) 3 credits
Summer Total: 6 credits(FPU) NR320 Evidence Based Practice (8wks) 3 credits(FPU) PA250* World Religions (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 3 Fall Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 252 Nursing Theory and Science III 9 credits(FPU) NR330 Clinical Decision Making (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 4 Spring Total: 12 credits(MN) NUR 283 Nursing Theory and Science IV 9 credits(FPU) NR300 Transition to BSN (8wks) 3 credits
Graduate from MaricopaNursing with AA; eligible to sit for NCLEX exam
Summer Total: 6 credits(FPU) NR400 Health Policy (8wks) 3 credits(FPU) NR445 Community Health Individuals & Families (8wks) 3 creditsSemester 5 Spring Total: 9 credits(FPU) NR 446 Community Health Groups & Populations (8wks) 3 credits(FPU) NR 490** Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice (8wks) 6 credits
Graduation from Franklin Pierce with BS in Nursing after graduation from MaricopaNursing with AAS degree.
* May be taken at Maricopa** Must hold active RN license to participate in this course
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12 Steps to Successful Completion of Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP
1. Decide to pursue Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP.
2. Meet with an advisor about course requirements for MaricopaNursing and Franklin Pierce Department of Nursing.
3. Apply and be accepted into the MaricopaNursing pool.4. Review all CEP information prior to meeting with
MaricopaNursing advisor.5. Meet with nursing advisor at the MaricopaNursing
college of first choice and submit CEP application, HESI A2 scores, and unofficial transcripts from all educational institutions attended.
6. Application is sent to Franklin Pierce for advisor review.
7. Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Acceptance Committee reviews applications and selects applicants for admission in the upcoming semester.
8. Applicants selected for placement will be notified of application status and accept/refuse placement.
9. Apply to Franklin Pierce and enroll in the first two courses.10. Complete Franklin Pierce courses during current or
upcoming semester. After completion, begin Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP.
11. Graduate with AAS in Nursing from Maricopa and take NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
12. Graduate with BS in Nursing from Franklin Pierce.
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Contact Information
Franklin Pierce UniversityBrian Ego(800) [email protected]
MaricopaNursing(480) [email protected]
Chandler-Gilbert Community College(480) 988-8000
Estrella Mountain Community College(623) 935-8563
Gateway Community College(602) 286-8184
Glendale Community College(623) 845-3210
MESA Community College(480) 461-7239
Paradise Valley(602) 787-7060
Phoenix College(602) 532-8605
Scottsdale Community College(480) 423-6226
Maricopa Community CollegesDistrict Office2411 W. 14th St.Tempe, AZ 85281(480) [email protected]
Franklin Pierce University670 North Commercial StreetCenter Tower, Third FloorManchester, NH 03101(603) [email protected]
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