Transcript Central Coast

Collaborative Models of
Education ADN-BSN
Top Ten Countdown of Breakthroughs and Barriers
Presented by: Tom McKay and Kathy Cruz-Uribe
The Ah Ha Moments …
Breakthroughs!
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We have at least 1500 nursing applicants on
regional wait lists with over 60% having
accumulated at least 100 units of lower division
course work.
We had no pre-existing program issues to
resolve before starting a program
The Chancellor’s Office special nursing project
provided a sense of change happening in the
CSU system
The recent Tricouncil position paper
I Have a Lump on My Forehead
… Barriers
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CCNE and a collaborative program
Potential apportionment issues with concurrent
enrollment or co-enrollment
Is there a legitimate way to have a true
collaborative program– still no answer
CSUMB faculty are wary of sacrifices to a new
program
Drum Roll Please … Most
Surprising Outcome
• Significant employer interest
• Significant student interest