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!

[ginger33]

I think that there are some important facts that are missing here.

1. CSULB had little choice in making the accelreated program a master's degree. That was state mandated through the Chancellor's office and the school had to comply.

2. Like any new program, there have been some little glitches, but the faculty have worked hard to work those out and make the process smoother.

3. CSULB is very lucky to get highly qualified clinical faculty - many who have taught before - when the U.S. is facing a major faculty shortage and many schools have open faculty positions they cannot fill.

4. All of the accelerated students who have graduated and taken their boards are successfully working. Several have gone on to graduate school and are doing very well.

5. The nursing students at CSULB are sought after by the large medical centers in the area and most have been hired prior to graduation.

6. None of the accelerated nursing students have ever taken their clinical courses at Long Beach Memorial.

It is easy to criticize when you do not have all of the correct facts.