Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

Overview

The Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) allows nursing students to complete coursework for an Associate Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing at the same time.

Nursing CEP Partner Institutions

• Cloud County Community College (Concordia, Kansas)
• Maricopa County Community College District (Arizona)
• North Central Missouri College (Trenton, Missouri)

Cloud County Community College (Concordia, Kansas)

The Cloud Nursing/Ottawa University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is offered at Cloud County Community College and Ottawa University. Students accepted into Cloud County Community College’s Generic Traditional or LPN to AND Advanced Standing option can work to complete their online RN-BSN degree with Ottawa University while completing their RN program at Cloud CC.

Maricopa County Community College District (Arizona)

The MaricopaNursing/Ottawa University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is offered simultaneously in-person at a Maricopa Community College and online with Ottawa University. Students who wish to become Registered Nurses through the Maricopa Nursing program have two options:

1. CEP (Concurrent Enrollment) – Students who wish to complete their ADN (Associate in Nursing) and BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) in an accelerated 2-year program may qualify.
2. Midpoint Entry (LPN to BSN) Option – Students who are in a practical nursing program, completed Block 2, or are already Licensed Practical Nurses may apply as advanced standing option through Midpoint.

North Central Missouri College (Trenton, Missouri)

If you’d like to learn more, please refer to the program details.

Related Nursing Degrees

• Master of Science in Nursing | MSN
• MBA in Health Care Management
• Online Nursing Blog

Locations

Nursing | Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) is offered at the following locations:

• Overland Park, Kansas
• Surprise, Arizona
• Online

Education and Qualifications

The CEP is designed for qualified nursing students who are interested in earning an Associate of Applied Science in nursing at a partner school while completing the necessary degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in nursing at Ottawa University.

Careers in Nursing | Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

Earning a BSN degree will not only assist you with opening the door to your future career opportunities but may serve to satisfy your current employer’s organizational objectives, and ultimately the overall profession’s goals for obtaining a higher educated nursing work force. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average nursing salary for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree was $75,330 annually in May of 2020. This area is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030.

Careers in Nursing

• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager
• Nurse Midwife
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Administrator
• Oncology Nurse
• Orthopedic Nurse
• Pediatric Nurse
• Perioperative Nurse (Surgical/OR Nurse)
• Public Health Nurse
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Travel Nurse

Nursing | Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Courses

Liberal Arts Courses

• Academic Success & Personal Significance
• Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts
• Global Issues in the Liberal Arts

Nursing Foundation Courses

• Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology Lab
• Microbiology
• Statistics for Social Sciences

Nursing Major Courses

• Professional Nursing Theory, Roles and Practice | NRSG 30000 (3 credits)
• Health Promotion and Teaching Culturally Diverse Populations in Nursing | NRSG 30007 (4 credits)
• Clinical Informatics and Technology | NRSG 32000 (3 credits)
• Human Pathophysiology | NRSG 32006 (3 credits)
• Health Assessment | NRSG 32009 (3 credits)
• Health Care Policy and Regulations | NRSG 46000 (4 credits)
• Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice | NRSG 46003 (3 credits)
• Community Based Nursing | NRSG 46006 (3 credits)
• Nursing Leadership and Management | NRSG 46009 (3 credits)
• Professional Nursing: Integration Concepts | NRSG 49003 (3 credits)

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

• Colleges of Distinction
• GOLD Military Friendly School

Why Choose Ottawa

Almost all courses in Ottawa University’s programs are available online and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. We make it easy for you to transfer credits in order to help keep tuition costs down. We also offer courses in accelerated 8-week terms in order to reduce your time to completion. These are just a few of the reasons why we are proud to be the best, fastest, and most affordable option locally in the Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Phoenix areas, as well as serving students nationally through our online degrees.