Humboldt State University Suspends Spring Admissions for Nursing Program

Published on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 by Nohel Category: College News

San Francisco, CA (CollegeToCareers.com)- In a recent announcement sent to California community colleges, Humboldt State University (HSU) has announced that it has suspended admissions to its Nursing Program for Spring 2011. This suspension in admission is primarily due to ongoing difficulties within the Nursing department.

The decision affects only those students who were admitted to start the program in Spring 2011. For those that haven’t yet grasped that 2011 is nearly hear, this means this January 2011! The suspension does not affect currently enrolled nursing students at HSU.

On November 22, 2010, HSU notified all of the newly admitted students of the Nursing program suspension. Officials at the campus and the CSU system level are exploring options for these students, and every effort is being made to find alternatives for them.

“This suspension is disappointing, particularly because it’s so unfair to the students,” Provost Robert Snyder said. “However, it’s something we have to do. We’ve worked hard to turn this program around, providing it with resources and support, but the program remains in crisis. I want to emphasize that we are stopping admissions for spring only. We have made no determination for Fall 2011 and we are seeking alternatives for those who have been admitted for spring. We will support them in every way we can.”

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) recently re-accredited the nursing program, but both the commission and the state Board of Registered Nursing had serious concerns about the program that required close monitoring and correction. The program has also been scrutinized by the HSU Academic Senate, which last spring recommended that it be eliminated.

Campus officials have been in contact with the Board of Registered Nursing and the CCNE to seek advice and guidance. They are also seeking assistance from other California State University campuses and from the CSU system headquarters in Long Beach.

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