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St. Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg College

Increasing BaccalaureateIncreasing Baccalaureate

Access to ProgramsAccess to Programs

In Critical Shortage AreasIn Critical Shortage Areas

RN-BSNRN-BSNDr. Jean M. Wortock, Retired Dean College of Nursing, St. Petersburg College

With Gratitude to:

Dr. Thomas E. Furlong, Jr. and Kay Burniston, Former SPC Vice Presidents, Baccalaureate Programs

08-27-12

St. Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg College

• SPC is the oldest 2, now 4, year, SPC is the oldest 2, now 4, year, State college in Florida – 85+ State college in Florida – 85+ yearsyears

• SPC is the first Comprehensive SPC is the first Comprehensive Community College to offer Community College to offer Baccalaureate Degrees while Baccalaureate Degrees while continuing to maintain the CC continuing to maintain the CC missionmission

Why Baccalaureate Why Baccalaureate Degrees at CC??Degrees at CC??

• The following are reasons this option was The following are reasons this option was explored, then implemented:explored, then implemented:– Local employers identified the need for Local employers identified the need for

technology managers, teachers, and BSN technology managers, teachers, and BSN prepared registered nurses (RN-BSN)prepared registered nurses (RN-BSN)

–– Geographically unique - a peninsula with Geographically unique - a peninsula with

heavy traffic volume surrounded by water with heavy traffic volume surrounded by water with bridge access to existing four year programs bridge access to existing four year programs in the areain the area

– AS graduates with a high need for a smooth AS graduates with a high need for a smooth AS to BSN degree optionAS to BSN degree option

State Wide issuesState Wide issues

–Two hundred AS programs statewide and Two hundred AS programs statewide and only five AS to Bachelor’s articulation only five AS to Bachelor’s articulation agreements in 2001agreements in 2001

–Florida was 49Florida was 49thth out of 50 states in the out of 50 states in the number of baccalaureate degrees awardednumber of baccalaureate degrees awarded

–Pinellas 67Pinellas 67thth out of 67 counties in the out of 67 counties in the number of baccalaureate degrees awardednumber of baccalaureate degrees awarded

State ResponseState Response

• The Florida Community College The Florida Community College System (CCS) previously formulated System (CCS) previously formulated a strategic plan to enhance a strategic plan to enhance Baccalaureate access solutions Baccalaureate access solutions using using – State University System BranchesState University System Branches– PartnershipsPartnerships– Distance learning Distance learning

State & Federal State & Federal Legislative ResponseLegislative Response

• FL Legislature chose to support a FL Legislature chose to support a few niche Bachelor’s directly in high few niche Bachelor’s directly in high need areas;need areas;– Instructional Technology Management Instructional Technology Management – Nursing (critical shortage) Nursing (critical shortage) – Teacher Education Teacher Education

Federal funding was previously Federal funding was previously awarded to support online and awarded to support online and partnership development at SPC partnership development at SPC

Challenges to Challenges to Implementation at SPCImplementation at SPC

• How to implement Baccalaureate How to implement Baccalaureate Degrees and be true to historical CC Degrees and be true to historical CC mission concepts – open access, mission concepts – open access, workforce, 2+2, remedial assistance?workforce, 2+2, remedial assistance?

• How to expand the open-door, keep How to expand the open-door, keep instruction as a top priority, while adding instruction as a top priority, while adding the baccalaureate degrees?the baccalaureate degrees?

• How to serve our “communities” with 4-How to serve our “communities” with 4-year degrees in high demand areas?year degrees in high demand areas?

Standards UtilizedStandards Utilized• State University System (SUS) academic policies State University System (SUS) academic policies

for qualityfor quality

• Florida State Time to degree: 120 hours (Minimum Florida State Time to degree: 120 hours (Minimum – currently under revision)– currently under revision)

• Common pre-requisites (general education Common pre-requisites (general education revision in process)revision in process)

• Degree specific specialized accreditation (CCNE or Degree specific specialized accreditation (CCNE or NLNAC for nursing)NLNAC for nursing)

• Ability of graduates to transfer into graduate Ability of graduates to transfer into graduate degree programsdegree programs

Key to ImplementationKey to Implementation

• SPC’s challenge: become one College, one SPC’s challenge: become one College, one faculty, one Curriculum and Instruction faculty, one Curriculum and Instruction Committee, etc.Committee, etc.

• All college departments required change - All college departments required change - institutional effectiveness, faculty institutional effectiveness, faculty criteria, student services, library criteria, student services, library acquisitions, etc.acquisitions, etc.

• Legislative planning funds were provided Legislative planning funds were provided to develop a full upper division; initial to develop a full upper division; initial upper division degrees to focus on upper division degrees to focus on teacher education, RN-BSN and AS to BAS teacher education, RN-BSN and AS to BAS articulation programsarticulation programs

First Step -First Step - SACS Accreditation SACS Accreditation

• April 2001 - Consultant April 2001 - Consultant • June 2001 - FL Legislature approved $1 million June 2001 - FL Legislature approved $1 million

to develop baccalaureate degreesto develop baccalaureate degrees• October 2001 - SACS Substantive Change October 2001 - SACS Substantive Change

Document written and then reviewedDocument written and then reviewed• November 2001 SACS Team Visit - positive November 2001 SACS Team Visit - positive

commendation to Southern Association of commendation to Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsColleges and Schools

• December 2001 - annual vote of SACS December 2001 - annual vote of SACS Commission on Colleges on 4 –year status was Commission on Colleges on 4 –year status was successfulsuccessful

Changes Implemented!Changes Implemented!2001-20022001-2002

• Tuition and Fees*Tuition and Fees*• AdmissionsAdmissions• Financial AidFinancial Aid• Registration and RecordsRegistration and Records• Student ServicesStudent Services• LibraryLibrary• FacilitiesFacilities• Marketing and RecruitingMarketing and Recruiting*Details on each topic on the next few slides*Details on each topic on the next few slides

CC Upper Division CC Upper Division Funding FormulaFunding Formula

• Fees would always be less than SUS, Fees would always be less than SUS, but higher than fees in our lower but higher than fees in our lower division (formerly called 2 year) division (formerly called 2 year) programsprograms

• Fees and Tuition were at 85% of SUS Fees and Tuition were at 85% of SUS

upper division however there is now upper division however there is now some SUS schools with differential, some SUS schools with differential, program based tuition ratesprogram based tuition rates that are that are substantially higher substantially higher

AdmissionsAdmissions

• Criteria for admission were establishedCriteria for admission were established• A new supplemental admission form for A new supplemental admission form for

current SPC students was developedcurrent SPC students was developed• Multiple CC in FL requested articulation Multiple CC in FL requested articulation

agreements with SPC for upper division agreements with SPC for upper division courses and degreescourses and degrees

Financial AidFinancial Aid

• Baccalaureate level added with US DOE Baccalaureate level added with US DOE approvalapproval

• Florida Bright Futures Scholarships were Florida Bright Futures Scholarships were expanded to include CC baccalaureate degrees expanded to include CC baccalaureate degrees as were other scholarshipsas were other scholarships– Need based ScholarshipsNeed based Scholarships– Community College Minority Teachers FundCommunity College Minority Teachers Fund

• Financial Aid Fees were examinedFinancial Aid Fees were examined

Records & RegistrationRecords & Registration

• Earlier admission cyclesEarlier admission cycles

• Process and workload changes from Process and workload changes from open door at lower division to open door at lower division to requirement based admission at upper requirement based admission at upper level.level.

• Work with Deans on admission status by Work with Deans on admission status by majormajor

Student ServicesStudent Services

• Three Baccalaureate Specialists Three Baccalaureate Specialists were hired to advise prospective were hired to advise prospective students students – one for each degree area to be offeredone for each degree area to be offered– assigned to a different college site assigned to a different college site

based on specific degree programs based on specific degree programs offered at the siteoffered at the site

– cross-trained in all lower and upper cross-trained in all lower and upper division programsdivision programs

LibraryLibrary

• Librarians (2) were added and cross trained for Librarians (2) were added and cross trained for baccalaureate programsbaccalaureate programs

• Resources – including books, ebooks plus Resources – including books, ebooks plus service at multiple college sitesservice at multiple college sites

• Courier service to speed acquisitionCourier service to speed acquisition

• Community College statewide automated Community College statewide automated library linked to upperdivison automated library linked to upperdivison automated librarylibrary

Marketing Strategies 1Marketing Strategies 1

• Expansion of advertising mediaExpansion of advertising media– InternetInternet– BillboardsBillboards– TV/RadioTV/Radio– Health care newslettersHealth care newsletters

• Direct mailing to current nurses & school Direct mailing to current nurses & school teachersteachers

• Information sessions around the county Information sessions around the county and service area on each degreeand service area on each degree

Marketing Strategies - 2Marketing Strategies - 2

• Additional Recruiters were hiredAdditional Recruiters were hired• Expanded Recruiting in Corporate Expanded Recruiting in Corporate

areas, Hospitals, School districts, areas, Hospitals, School districts, etc.etc.

• Other CC in the service area - Other CC in the service area - Pasco Hernando CC including using Pasco Hernando CC including using Joint letterhead with PHCCJoint letterhead with PHCC

FACILITIESFACILITIES

• Building renovation at a variety of locations Building renovation at a variety of locations degree specific – degree specific – – Bilirakis College of Education in two locationsBilirakis College of Education in two locations

• Renovations at HEC for nursing – initially one Renovations at HEC for nursing – initially one classroom, now two for face to face classes. classroom, now two for face to face classes. Also nursing lab space shared with the AS Also nursing lab space shared with the AS program for Health Assessment & Physical program for Health Assessment & Physical Appraisal requiring cubicles and beds Appraisal requiring cubicles and beds

• Capital outlay through CCS and SUS for new Capital outlay through CCS and SUS for new buildings over timebuildings over time

Initial Baccalaureate Initial Baccalaureate Degrees offeredDegrees offered

• Technology ManagementTechnology Management

• Nursing - BSN Nursing - BSN

• Teacher EducationTeacher Education– Elementary EducationElementary Education– Exceptional EducationExceptional Education– Secondary MathematicsSecondary Mathematics– Secondary ScienceSecondary Science

Baccalaureate degrees by Baccalaureate degrees by college 2012college 2012

• College of BiologyCollege of Biology

• College of BusinessCollege of Business

• College of Computer & College of Computer & Information TechnologyInformation Technology

• College of Education*College of Education*

• College of Health Sciences*College of Health Sciences*

**Numerous tracksNumerous tracks

• College of NursingCollege of NursingRN-BSNRN-BSN

• College of Policy and Legal College of Policy and Legal StudiesStudies

• College of Public Safety College of Public Safety AdministrationAdministration

• School of Veterinary School of Veterinary TechnologyTechnology

• CertificatesCertificates

• http://www.spcollege.edu/http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/index.phpbachelors/index.php

Criteria for hiring Criteria for hiring Baccalaureate FacultyBaccalaureate Faculty

• Degree – Doctorate in Field preferred*Degree – Doctorate in Field preferred*• Salary – SPC salary scheduleSalary – SPC salary schedule• Contract – 12 month with a 9 month Contract – 12 month with a 9 month

option every 3 yearsoption every 3 years• Teaching loads - 4 classes plus advising Teaching loads - 4 classes plus advising

equivalent to one classequivalent to one class• Higher Adjunct rate of pay for Higher Adjunct rate of pay for

baccalaureate classesbaccalaureate classes• *SACS requires that 25% of all Baccalaureate classes be taught by faculty with a terminal *SACS requires that 25% of all Baccalaureate classes be taught by faculty with a terminal

degree in the field.degree in the field.

Current CON Dean and Current CON Dean and FacultyFaculty

• The Dean and all Full Time Nursing The Dean and all Full Time Nursing Faculty possess a Doctorate* in Nursing Faculty possess a Doctorate* in Nursing – either PhD or DNP.– either PhD or DNP.

• Adjunct Faculty possess a minimum of a Adjunct Faculty possess a minimum of a MSN; many have either a PhD or DNP.MSN; many have either a PhD or DNP.

**SACS requires that 25% of all BSN classes be taught by faculty SACS requires that 25% of all BSN classes be taught by faculty with a terminal degree in the field.with a terminal degree in the field.

RN-BSNRN-BSN

RN-BSN Completion ProgramRN-BSN Completion ProgramView the application process at View the application process at http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/docs/AdmChecklist_CON_Nurshttp://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/docs/AdmChecklist_CON_Nursing.pdfing.pdfAn Applicant must:An Applicant must:

– Be registered nurseBe registered nurse– Possess a current, valid, unrestricted, unencumbered Possess a current, valid, unrestricted, unencumbered

nursing license from any state in the United Statesnursing license from any state in the United States– Be an AS Graduate - Diploma graduates are accepted if Be an AS Graduate - Diploma graduates are accepted if

they graduated from an NLNAC accredited schoolthey graduated from an NLNAC accredited schoolView FAQ at - http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/docs/RN-View FAQ at - http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/docs/RN-

BSN_FAQs.pdfBSN_FAQs.pdf*Seamless articulation with prior nursing education*Seamless articulation with prior nursing education* Ten (10) Upper Division Credits in Nursing may be transferred in * Ten (10) Upper Division Credits in Nursing may be transferred in based on course review by the Dean.based on course review by the Dean.

RN-BSN Tuition & FeesRN-BSN Tuition & Fees

• Tuition and Fees for the RN-BSN nursing courses only at Tuition and Fees for the RN-BSN nursing courses only at SPC - $5,878.70 (07/12) – About 85% of the SUS colleges SPC - $5,878.70 (07/12) – About 85% of the SUS colleges so 15% less expensiveso 15% less expensive

• Link to estimated expenses via SPC CON websiteLink to estimated expenses via SPC CON website

http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/docs/http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/docs/CON_Estimate_Expenses.pdf CON_Estimate_Expenses.pdf

• Financial aid is available to all SPC studentsFinancial aid is available to all SPC students• Other options - Other options -

– Employer Tuition ReimbursementEmployer Tuition Reimbursement– Hospital or Health care agency scholarshipsHospital or Health care agency scholarships– Nursing Grants when availableNursing Grants when available

• Federal or other loan programsFederal or other loan programs

Curriculum OverviewCurriculum Overview

• AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education; NLNAC AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education; NLNAC standards; ANA Standards; and FL State Articulation standards; ANA Standards; and FL State Articulation Guidelines were used for curriculum developmentGuidelines were used for curriculum development

• SUS CON RN-BSN curriculum was examined to provide SUS CON RN-BSN curriculum was examined to provide consistencyconsistency

• Nursing Credits - 39 Lower Division Nursing credits accepted; Nursing Credits - 39 Lower Division Nursing credits accepted; additional 40 Upper Division Nursing credits are completedadditional 40 Upper Division Nursing credits are completed

• 121 credits for degree* 121 credits for degree* http://www.spcollege.edu/courses/program/NURS-BShttp://www.spcollege.edu/courses/program/NURS-BS

*Graduates must meet SPC AA general education requirements – including a *Graduates must meet SPC AA general education requirements – including a foreign language; the total number of general education credits required is foreign language; the total number of general education credits required is currently under a state mandated review.currently under a state mandated review.

RN-BSN CoursesRN-BSN Courses

• Professional Roles Professional Roles and Dimensionsand Dimensions

• PathophysiologyPathophysiology• PharmacologyPharmacology• Health AssessmentHealth Assessment• Nursing ResearchNursing Research• Nursing in a Nursing in a

Multicultural SocietyMulticultural Society

• Family Family • Community HealthCommunity Health• Community Health Community Health

PracticumPracticum• Legal EthicalLegal Ethical• Leadership TheoryLeadership Theory• Leadership PracticumLeadership Practicum• Nursing ElectiveNursing Elective

RN-BSN Course formatRN-BSN Course format

• Courses taken one at a timeCourses taken one at a time• Initially students could – Initially students could –

– Attend class 2 nights per week or Attend class 2 nights per week or – all day sessions during the week or on Saturdayall day sessions during the week or on Saturday

• Currently the options are - Currently the options are - – Face To Face (FTF) One day a week – either Tuesday, Face To Face (FTF) One day a week – either Tuesday,

or Wednesday or Thursday or Wednesday or Thursday – Totally online with no FTF timeTotally online with no FTF time– A combination of FTF & OL called ‘Blended’ is being A combination of FTF & OL called ‘Blended’ is being

exploredexplored

• Each course is 4-10 weeks depending on Each course is 4-10 weeks depending on number of creditsnumber of credits

AccreditationAccreditation

• Regionally Accredited by SACSRegionally Accredited by SACS

• Accredited by the National League for Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) 01/2004 – 06/2009; (SPC AS (NLNAC) 01/2004 – 06/2009; (SPC AS program has been accredited by program has been accredited by NLN/NLNAC since 1970).NLN/NLNAC since 1970).

• CCNE Accreditation 04/07 – 04/2022 CCNE Accreditation 04/07 – 04/2022 based on re-accreditation 04/12based on re-accreditation 04/12

Position Statement by the American Position Statement by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (AACN)

• AACN member Deans endorsed a position statement on AACN member Deans endorsed a position statement on the “Community College Baccalaureate in Nursing” the “Community College Baccalaureate in Nursing” October 2005 October 2005

• This document supports and guides community colleges This document supports and guides community colleges wishing to offer BSN degrees provided certain criteria wishing to offer BSN degrees provided certain criteria are met – and supports the increased access to the BSN are met – and supports the increased access to the BSN for AS graduates for AS graduates

• The position paper can be viewed online atThe position paper can be viewed online at

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/position/http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/position/ccbsnccbsn

Successful OutcomesSuccessful Outcomes

• Baccalaureate access expanded in Pinellas CountyBaccalaureate access expanded in Pinellas County• Enrollment goals consistently exceededEnrollment goals consistently exceeded• Total program offered online beginning in 2003Total program offered online beginning in 2003• Expanded Pinellas BSN prepared nurse workforceExpanded Pinellas BSN prepared nurse workforce• Increasing numbers of BSM, MSN, DNP and PhD Increasing numbers of BSM, MSN, DNP and PhD

degrees in the Tampa Bay area and beyonddegrees in the Tampa Bay area and beyond

Successful Outcomes for Successful Outcomes for SPC CONSPC CON

• BSN graduates are Learning Lab BSN graduates are Learning Lab Faculty while pursuing higher level Faculty while pursuing higher level nursing degreesnursing degrees

• BSN graduates with MSN and BSN graduates with MSN and Doctoral degrees are adjunct and Doctoral degrees are adjunct and full time facultyfull time faculty

• Expanded AS and BSN enrollment – Expanded AS and BSN enrollment – assisting to alleviate the nursing assisting to alleviate the nursing shortage!shortage!

Questions or AssistanceQuestions or Assistance

• Contact:Contact:• Jean Wortock, PhD, ARNPJean Wortock, PhD, ARNP• CCNA ConsultantCCNA Consultant• Ccna.jwortock@gmail.comCcna.jwortock@gmail.com• 727-434-3739727-434-3739