Nursing Program

The nursing program at California State University – Chico prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at California State University – Chico is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1959.

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California State University – Chico

3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA

About
California State University - Chico, located in Chico, California, was established 1887 and began operations in 1889 as the Chico Normal School, an institution dedicated to training and education teachers in Northern California. Over the years the school expanded its focus, offering more programs and growing its facilities, as well as going through a number of name changes that reflected the school's growth.

In 1972 the school became known as the California State University - Chico, and currently operated as part of the California State University System, offering over 100 undergraduate programs to students. The main campus is located in Downtown Chico, though additional facilities are located about a mile away on land owned by the school.

Academics
Students have over 100 options to choose from when considering a major at Chico State. The school provides an in depth education in one's major, alongside a large number of minors. Students are required to take a number of general education courses to fulfill educational requirements, along with upper division courses related to one's major.

In addition the school offers distance learning opportunities for students in need of flexible scheduling. Graduate programs are also available for students wishing to continue their education past a bachelor's degree. Such programs normally require a reasonable GRE score as well as a bachelor's degree for admission.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Fine and Studio Art
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Economics

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a public university in the California State University System, Chica State has a number of requirements necessary for admission. These include having completed the core curriculum of a high school education or equivalent and having earned the appropriate ACT/SAT test score to GPA ratio. Admissions gives priority to California residents, and tuition costs are lower for residents. Students wishing to enroll may begin the process online through the CSU FastPass system, which allows students to apply to multiple CSU schools.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Residents of California may also be eligible for CalGrants, also determined by a completed FAFSA or through academic excellence. Scholarships may also be awarded both by the school or through external organizations offering awards for a variety of reasons.

Athletics
The Chico State Wildcats participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Intercollegiate athletics allow students the opportunity to pursue personal and team success in an environment of healthy competition.

Participating students will be able to travel across the state, as well as to tournaments given seasonal success, allowing for a broadening of one's views while developing skills, such as discipline, teamwork, and good health habits, which are useful for one's academic and professional career. Athletic programs start at varying points throughout the school year. Students interested in trying out should visit the athletic department to obtain the dates and times to begin the process.

Athletic programs offered at Chico State:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball (Women Only)
• Track and Field
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Clubs and Organizations
California State University - Chico has a number of clubs and organizations in place and encourages students to participate in one or more in order to expand their interests or to focus on existing ones. Clubs and organizations focus on a variety of topics related to social causes, academics, extracurricular activities and more. Students will find like minded individuals to socialize with outside of a classroom setting, allowing for the free exchange of ideas and the participation of events to encourage promotion and growth.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Habitat for Humanity
• Investors Club
• Japanese Animation Club
• Cycling Team
• Birding Club

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – Chico has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).