Hosted on June 29, 2011:

CCNA hosted four webinars designed to build a collaborative learning community to achieve nationwide goals around nursing education. This Western regional webinar convened nursing leaders to showcase their efforts in education progression and to discuss and learn about effective implementation strategies that align with the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing report.

Speakers:

• Fran Roberts, PhD, RN, FAAN, DeVry, Inc., Group Vice President – Strategic Alliances, The Healthcare Group (affect of proprietary schools)
• Jean Giddens, PhD RN, Professor and Executive Dean, College of Nursing, University of New Mexico (New Mexico’s progress in their state wide initiatives)
• Liz Close, PhD, RN, Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing, Sonoma State University (California’s regional and legislative approaches)
• Gerianne Babbo, RN, MN, Professor, Associate Dean of Nursing, Olympic College Nursing Programs, and Sharon Gavin Fought, PhD, RN, Director, Nursing Program & Healthcare Leadership Program University of Washington (partnerships in creating a Community College BSN program in Washington State)

Attachments:
Pre Webinar Materials
PowerPoint Presentation
California Assembly Bill 1295
California Legislative Analyst’s Office Report on Assembly Bill 1295
Common Criteria Seamless ADN-BSN Pathways
Elements Collaborative Model Education California
ADN – BSN Curriculum Pathway: Collaborative Nursing Education Continuum Model
ADN – BSN Curriculum Pathway: Advising Roadmap