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Last week, the College of the Sequoias' Registered Nursing Program was recognized by the nationally-renowned College Futures Foundation as the best value academic program in the state! By the methodology of the report, the COS RN program has the best Price to Earnings Ratio of any academic program offered by any college in California. The study analyzed thousands of programs at all levels (certificate, associates, bachelors) and for all occupations. Here is the link to the actual report entitled California College Programs That Pay: Measuring Return on Investment Across Majors and Credentials. It is at the top of page 19: https://loom.ly/8MsJAUg

By comparison the national 2023 first time pass rate was 88.56%, and the overall pass rate was 69.66% (per ncsbn.org).

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Liberal arts courses, such as English and history, are necessary for most four-year degree programs – including nursing degrees. An academic foundation in different subject areas is crucial to a well-rounded education, especially when it comes to patient care. Learn more about the gen ed requirements for nursing degrees. https://bit.ly/3vqFAcm

If you're wondering what kind of clinical exposure you'll receive in the IHP's Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing Program, listen to what Sarah Piper, a current student, has to say: https://bit.ly/3xtjjvk

I highly recommend the How to Become a Nurse: A Workbook for Career Exploration e-book for students and experienced professionals interested in pursuing a career in nursing! Included in the interactive, fillable e-book: -The different pathways to enter nursing and advance your education -A breakdown of prerequisites, the application process, cost comparison nursing academic programs, where you can work, what you can do -A summary of the history and future of nursing -The benefits of joining the military -Use any PDF reader to enter text, edit, adjust font/size, and save your notes Visit the Virtual Preceptor shop to download your copy now https://lnkd.in/gnqkR28n Please share with students, experienced clinicians, professors, mentors, counselors, youth ministers, and the communities who support nurses!

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Enclose a copy of current enrollment in a graduate in nursing program (min. 6 hours/semester). Enclose a copy of recent transcripts (must be min. 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale). Submit tuition cost per hour. Enclose a statement/documentation of need for financial assistance and current assistance received. Letters of recommendation (letters should contain statements identifying the commitment, learning ability, and quality of performance of the applicant). -From a SOHN member. -From an instructor or manager (not the same person as SOHN member) -From any person you may wish to select. Narrative (750-1000 words) describing your past or current SOHN involvement, future SOHN goals and desire for advancing your degree in Nursing. #sohn_rocks

Want more CBE learning after last week's Summit? Download the NLN's new Competency-based Education Toolkit, a comprehensive and practical guide for implementation across pre-licensure and graduate-level nursing curricula. By taking incremental steps now to incorporate the components of competency-based education into academic nursing programs and clinical education, faculty may progress in closing gaps between what learners are expected to know and what they are expected to do as health care providers in today’s sophisticated, dynamic health care institutions. This toolkit can help create reliable methods of assessment that reflect the core competencies students must master to successfully transition to practice across the multiplicity of current health care environments. Download now for free: https://bit.ly/3B2gmDG

If you're considering enrolling at Sumner College (or other nursing schools!) you will be required to take the TEAS Exam. This stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills, and is nothing to be scared of! There are many different study materials and tips to help you through the exam. Read the Top 3 Prep Tips in our latest blog post at sumnercollege.edu/blog/

Clinicals: A milestone in nursing education that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice. What is your biggest piece of advice for those going into clinical rotations for the first time? https://lnkd.in/g2DeWDFM