Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

[flyingfish2u]

I'm in the process of applying for the Accelerated BSN program at CSULB. Most of my application has already been submitted. They just announced that they will no longer will offer the Accelerated BSN program, but instead a accelerated BSN/MSN program with Clinical Nurse Specialist emphasis. So the program just went from 16 months to 36 months! I don't understand how they could change the program in the middle of application process. Does anybody find this unusual or is this common occurance in nursing education? Anyway, they mentioned that few students will be able to opt out after completing their BSN; however, they have not establish the creteria opting out. Is this a bad sign? Does anybody have any experience or feedback with CSULB? Also, what is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? How are they different from NP? I'm so confused and shocked.:uhoh21: Please help!