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MaricopaNursing - Franklin Pierce UniversityConcurrent Associate DegreeBaccalaureate DegreeNursing ProgramJanuary 2017

Maricopa-Franklin Pierce University Associate-Baccalaureate ConcurrentEnrollment Program (CEP)The Maricopa-Franklin Pierce University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is a program offered through participatingcommunity colleges in the Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) and Franklin Pierce. A limited number of participantsare selected from the pool of MaricopaNursing students who have met all Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEPeligibility 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 programlocation, Franklin Pierce courses online. MaricopaNursing coursework may be offered in a hybrid format (a portion of classes inperson and a portion online.)About CEP?Prerequisite Information1. The CEP allows nursing students to obtain an Associatein Applied Studies (AAS) in Nursing at Maricopa whilecompleting coursework towards the Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing at Franklin Pierce.2. CEP students will be enrolled in Maricopa and FranklinPierce classes at the same time.3. This educational partnership is designed to assist inmeeting the Institute of Medicine 2010 Future ofNursing goal to increase the percentage of BSN RNs to80% in Arizona by 2020.4. Students who complete the first four blocks of theMaricopaNursing program and concurrent FranklinPierce courses will complete the BSN degree within ashorter time frame.5. BSN prepared nurses are highly valued by potentialemployers and many employers state ‘BSN preferred’ inposting available nursing positions on their websites.6. Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate graduateswill be prepared with the expected professional knowledgeand skills of the new graduate baccalaureate prepared nurse.7. Franklin Pierce’s general education requirements meetAGEC standards. Students must have a current application in theMaricopaNursing pool before they can be considered forthe program.All students must complete both MaricopaNursingand Franklin Pierce Department of Nursing programprerequisites as noted. Pending coursework for FranklinPierce University MAY be considered - not to exceed 7 credits.To ensure that prerequisites meet program requirementsstudents are encouraged to meet with both Maricopaand Franklin Pierce advisors.Review of the CEP information is required beforemeeting with an advisor and application to the MaricopaFranklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP.Final determinations of transfer credits will be made byboth Maricopa and Franklin Pierce admissions personnel.Health and Safety RequirementsMaricopaNursing has Health and Safety Requirements that must be met prior to enrolling and participating in any clinicalexperience. Healthcare agencies throughout the state of Arizona require vaccinations, titers, and other healthcare relatedrequirements (examples include background checks, CPR, drug and nicotine testing, etc.) These requirements are subject tochange per healthcare agency contacts with the educational institution. Students must be compliant (with no exception) withagency requirements prior to and throughout the program.2

CEP Requirements Acceptance into the MaricopaNursing pool (queue)Completion of all MaricopaNursing and Franklin Pierceprerequisite requirementsA cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all schoolsattended is required for admissionRegister for and attend a CEP Information SessionRequired Pre- and Co-Requisites:MaricopaNursing Prerequisites and Co-requisitesBiology (BIO156 /181)First Year Composition (ENG101 & ENG102 or ENG107 & ENG108)Critical Reading (CRE101) or test exemptChemistry (CHM130 & CHM130LL). High school chemistry with labacceptedCollege Mathematics (MAT140, 141, or 142 or higher)Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) or PSY 240* - Franklin Piercerequires bothHuman Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO201 & BIO202)*Microbiology (BIO205)** Franklin Pierce requires Chemistry or other science (High school not accepted)3Additional PrerequisitesPrinciples of Human Nutrition (FON241)Statistics (PSY230 or MT260-Franklin Pierce)PSY240AGEC-A will be accepted as fulfillment of FranklinPierce lower-division core requirements. Studentsmay require additional general elective courseto meet the 120 credit requirement for degreecompletion.

Do I have to review the Associate-Baccalaureate CEPinformation prior to applying?Yes - all students who wish to apply to one of the CEPsmust review the CEP information prior to meeting withan advisor. The applications can be downloaded from theMaricopaNursing website nursing.maricopa.edu.Frequently Asked QuestionsWho can apply to the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce AssociateBaccalaureate Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)?All students who have completed the eligibility requirementsare encouraged to apply.How do I apply to the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce AssociateBaccalaureate CEP?You will submit your completed application at the MaricopaCollege of first choice. The nursing advisor will review yourapplication and, if complete, will send to the Universityadvisor for review. Once your application has been reviewed,you will be notified of acceptance or declination.Where does the program take place?The Maricopa-Franklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEPwill be offered at the following MaricopaNursing programsites: Estrella Mountain Community College, GatewayCommunity College, and Scottsdale Community College.Additional locations of MaricopaNursing may offer theprogram in future semesters. All Franklin Pierce courses aretaught 100% online. All MaricopaNursing courses will beoffered at the Maricopa campus site.What should I include with my application when I meetwith the nursing advisor?Bring your completed CEP application, HESI A2 scores,and copies of unofficial transcripts from all educationalinstitutions attended.Is there a waiting list for the Maricopa-Franklin PierceAssociate-Baccalaureate CEP?There is no waiting list for the Maricopa-Franklin PierceAssociate-Baccalaureate CEP. If you are not accepted intothe program for the semester to which you applied, you mustreapply for the semester for which you wish to be consideredfor enrollment.What do you look for in a potential candidate that isapplying for the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce AssociateBaccalaureate CEP?Student selection will be based on GPA and HESI A2 orNET scores. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.4

If I am not selected for the Maricopa-Franklin PierceAssociate-Baccalaureate CEP, can I reapply?As long as you meet the current CEP requirements, you areeligible to reapply.Do I need to be admitted to the MaricopaNursing pooland to Franklin Pierce?To be eligible to apply for the Maricopa-FranklinPierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP, you must be in theMaricopaNursing applicant pool. Following your applicationfor the CEP, you will apply to Franklin Pierce. Officialtranscripts from all educational institutions attended mustthen be submitted to both the MaricopaNursing collegelocation you will attend and to Franklin Pierce.If I will not be finished with all of my prerequisite andco-requisite (Maricopa) courses the semester before I planto start the program, can I still apply for the MaricopaFranklin Pierce Associate-Baccalaureate CEP?To be eligible to submit an application a student must havecompleted ALL MaricopaNursing pre/co-requisites, but astudent may be pending up to seven credits of pre-requisitesfor Franklin Pierce.How much does the Maricopa-Franklin Pierce AssociateBaccalaureate CEP cost?Tuition costs* for the 35 credits of MaricopaNursing AAScourses approximately 3,000. Textbooks, supplies andcourse fees are additionalTuition costs* for the 30 required credits of Franklin PierceBS in Nursing courses are approximately 380 per credithour. Textbooks, supplies, and course fees are additional.Please meet with a Franklin Pierce advisor to calculate fulltuition costs.*Tuition rates effective January 2017 and subject to change.How are classes scheduled?You will be registered for your MaricopaNursing classesthrough the Community College Nursing Department.Course schedules will be posted on Canvas. The Franklin Piercenursing courses will be offered 100% online concurrentlywith courses taken during the MaricopaNursing blocks.If I am receiving financial aid, how will it be disbursedbetween the two schools?Federal regulations require that financial aid can only bedisbursed through one college at a time. Financial aidis dependent on many factors that vary from student tostudent, such as previous degree(s), number of coursespreviously taken, etc., and aid or loans for this program arenot guaranteed. If you would like to speak with someoneregarding financial aid eligibility at Franklin Pierce, pleasecall toll free (877) 372-7347.Where do I go for academic advisement for this program?Maricopa advisors are available for pre-application advisementat Maricopa locations and Franklin Pierce remotely.5

MaricopaNursing (MN)-Franklin Pierce University (FPU)Associate-Baccalaureate Concurrent Enrollment Nursing ProgramCourse of Study: Spring EntryMN / FPU Courses(MN) CIS 105(FPU) MT260* or (MN) PSY 230Semester I(MN) NUR 152(FPU) GLE103(FPU) NR320(FPU) PA250*Semester 2(MN) NUR 172(FPU) NR420Semester 3(MN) NUR 252(FPU) NR330(FPU) NR400(FPU) NR445Semester 4(MN) NUR 283(FPU) NR300Required Prior to NUR 152 Spring EntrySurvey of Computer Information SystemsStatisticsSpringNursing Theory and Science ICareer Image Planning & Management (8wks)Summer 2Evidence Based Practice (8wks)World Religions (8wks)FallNursing Theory and Science IIHealth Promotions (8wks)SpringNursing Theory and Science IIIClinical Decision Making (8wks)SummerHealth Policy (8wks)Community Health Individuals & Families (8wks)FallNursing Theory and Science IVTransition to BSN (8wks)Total: 6 credits3 credits3 creditsTotal: 12 credits9 credits3 creditsTotal: 6 credits3 credits3 creditsTotal: 12 credits9 credits3 creditsTotal: 12 credits9 credits3 creditsTotal: 6 credits3 credits3 creditsTotal: 12 credits9 credits3 creditsGraduate from MaricopaNursing with AA; eligible to sit for NCLEX examSemester 5(FPU) NR 446(FPU) NR 490**SpringCommunity Health Groups & Populations (8wks)Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice (8wks)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 course6Total: 9 credits3 credits6 credits