Accelerated Nursing Program
The Accelerated Nursing Program (ANP) is one of the most innovative nursing schools in the country, with a faculty that has received recognition for its excellence. Our ANPs are offered on many campuses throughout CA and NY, offering two tracks: the Registered Nurse Track and Advanced Practice Nurse Track.
The programs differ in how they are structured and the number of required courses, although both offer a blend of didactic instruction, clinical experiences in an assigned hospital or clinic setting, and independent research.
The goal of both tracks is to prepare students to sit for national certification as a Registered Nurse and/or Advanced Practice Nurse in their respective tracks. The vast majority of ANP graduates pass the national certification exam on the first try.
ANP students study on both Saturday and Sunday, which offers them a chance to earn an undergraduate degree at night or on a part-time basis. In general, the program is taught over two years for full-time students; for part-time students, it can take up to four years.
The program incorporates an innovative approach to instruction that values teamwork among faculty and students and emphasizes problem-based learning and collaboration with clinical preceptors in developing critical thinking skills. ANP faculty and staff have received recognition for their excellence.
Graduates receive an Associate of Science in Nursing, or Associate of Arts, depending on the educational path they follow. Graduates are encouraged to pursue an advanced degree in nursing or a related area. Depending on the program structures and numbers of students, graduates may choose to stay "on campus" or apply to a regional hospital for preceptorship at a preceptor's request. Graduates may also advance their education through other graduate programs.
CCLE is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2022-2023.
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Certification is offered on a part-time basis through the Accelerated Nursing Program. CNA candidates are exposed to several courses during their time at CCLE, including the Foundations of Clinical Nursing class. The curriculum consists of foundational coursework, clinical skill development classes and exam preparation classes. CNA candidates complete their clinical experience in a highly collaborative environment with preceptors and experienced CNA/CNC students.
CNA candidates are also given the opportunity to participate in peer-to-peer learning through networking and community events throughout the year. All courses must be completed before clinical skills training begins. Once classes have been completed, students then sit for the CNA Certification Exam.
Content for these courses is available on the CCLE website under College of Nursing – Programs – Accelerated Nursing Program.
Since 2003, CCLE has offered an RN licensure program (CCNE) for individuals who already hold a Bachelors of Science degree in nursing or in a related discipline and wish to obtain their RN license without further academic study. This program combines online lecture courses with campus offerings, and is offered on many of our campuses in CA and NY. This accelerated program is designed for individuals who are already working as RNs in a clinical setting. In order to be accepted into the program, students must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience since graduating from an accredited Bachelors of Science degree program, or have recent documented experience as an LPN or LVN.
The goal of the RN licensure program is to prepare students to sit for national certification as a Registered Nurse (RN). The curriculum includes didactic lecture courses, clinical field experiences and independent research. Students study during the week on campus.
Once the program is completed, students sit for the RN licensure exam – Registered Nurse First Time Test (RN-FTPT). Content for these courses is available on the CCLE website under College of Nursing – Programs – Accelerated Nursing Program.
An accelerated nursing program was first described in 1987 by Goldhammer, Freeman, and Vanderwerff at Villanova University. In 1989, the Accelerated Baccalaureate/BSN Program at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) was established as a pilot project. A database of existing accelerated nursing programs can be found on the website of The Center for Accelerated Nursing Education Research and Practice at Oakwood University in Alabama.
There are currently many accelerated nursing programs available throughout the United States. Variations include:
Residents of California, New York, and Arizona may be eligible for a State Grant for up to $1,940 per year to help with tuition. The Grant is very competitive and residents must meet certain eligibility criteria to qualify. The grants can be used at any California Community Colleges or California State University campus. Each state has a different application process; please visit the website listed below for more information. (Contact us directly if you have any questions regarding this.)
· http://www.cafrepublicans.org/Repository/Files/CAToRGR.pdf
· http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
· http://www.cafrepublicans.org/Repository/Files/CSU_DSPS_Flyer.pdf
The “Certified Surgical Assistant” (C-SAP) program is a partnership between the California Community Colleges and the California College of Surgeons Committee on Surgical Services Liaison Group and is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Surgical Technologist (ARC-ST) through 2022-2023. The program is designed for surgical assistants attending technical school. The curriculum provides a foundation of knowledge and skills required to work in a surgical environment as well as the assurance that graduates meet nationally recognized standards.
The class of 2010, the first graduating class, began clinical teaching in July 2011 through the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, Surgical Organizational Assistance Program (SORAP) of UC Davis Health System, and UC San Francisco.
The internship is expected to begin in fall 2011 at UC San Francisco Health System, UCLA Medical Center and San Francisco General Hospital. This will be followed by future clinical experiences at community health centers throughout the state.
Upon completion of the residency, graduates are eligible to take the National Board Examination (NBE) offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The NBSTSA is an independent not-for-profit organization that certifies surgical assistants and surgical technologists.
The C-SAP was developed in response to a critical shortage of Certified Surgical Assistants in California.
The program is designed to provide students with both a competitive advantage as well as a broad knowledge base to be successful in their chosen field. Graduates will be certified by NBSTSA. Content for these courses is available on the CCLE website under College of Nursing – Programs – Certified Surgical Assistant Program.
Conclusion
The CCLE accelerated nursing programs are designed to provide students with an opportunity to obtain their Nursing degree, in addition to their degree in another field, in a highly collaborative environment.
certified by Council for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Nursing (RN) may be completed entirely on campus or online. The accelerated programs offer a variety of options and opportunities to meet the individual needs of each applicant, including:
The Accelerated Nursing program offers the opportunity for well-rounded people with a variety of backgrounds and interests to pursue their career goal while they complete nursing requirements.