Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CEP) Concurrent Enrollment Program | Cloud County Community College (KS)

About the Cloud Nursing/Ottawa University Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

The Cloud Nursing/Ottawa University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is offered at Cloud County Community College and Ottawa University. Participants are selected from Cloud Nursing students who have met all Cloud Nursing/Ottawa University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP identified eligibility requirements and have applied to the Cloud Nursing/ Ottawa University Associate-Baccalaureate CEP program.

Students in the Cloud Generic Traditional Option and LPN to ADN Advanced Standing Option will have a pathway to earning a BSN through the Cloud and Ottawa University (OU) Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP).

The Cloud Nursing/Ottawa University CEP is an educational pathway partnership designed to assist in meeting the Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2010 Future of Nursing goal to increase the percentage of BSN RNs to 80%.

CEP students will be enrolled in Cloud County Community College and Ottawa University classes at the same time.

Ottawa University CEP courses will be offered online through the Ottawa University Learning Management Platform (Blackboard). All courses taken through the CEP with Ottawa University must be taken through Ottawa University.

Ottawa University provides an affordable CEP option with the goal of assisting students to achieve their educational objectives in nursing as Cloud Nursing students.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for participation in the CEP, the following is required:

• Acceptance into the Cloud Nursing Generic Traditional Option or LPN to ADN Advanced Standing Option.
• Meet a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher from all schools attended.
• Participation in an Ottawa University CEP Information Session either in person or online.

FORMS

• Requirements Checklist
• CEP Application
• Ottawa Nursing CEP Program Accountability Form

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION WITH BSN DEGREE

1. Successful completion of all requirements of the Cloud Nursing Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing and the Ottawa University Concurrent BSN Program.
2. Receipt of RN licensure (within the U.S.) must be submitted to Ottawa University before BSN graduation eligibility is met.
3. Failure to comply with these graduation requirements may result in dismissal from the Ottawa University Concurrent BSN Program.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Cloud Nursing and Ottawa University Nursing have Health and Safety Requirements that must be met prior to enrolling and participating in any clinical experiences. Healthcare agencies throughout the state require vaccinations, titers, and other healthcare related requirements (examples of these requirements are background checks, CPR, drug and nicotine testing, etc.). These requirements are subject to change per healthcare agency contracts with the educational institution. Students must be compliant with agency requirements prior to and throughout the program.

Download the Cloud County - Ottawa CEP Nursing Brochure.

Nursing (CEP) Concurrent Enrollment Program | Cloud County Community College (KS) is offered at the following locations.

• Overland Park, Kansas
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Online

Students who wish to become Registered Nurses through the Cloud Nursing program have the following two options:

1. Generic Traditional Option - Capable students on the campus taking college courses appropriate to the nursing plan of study may apply to the generic traditional option to complete two years of nursing education.

Download the Cloud-Ottawa CEP Pathway course outline for the Generic Traditional Option.

2. LPN to ADN Advanced Standing Option - Students who are in a practical nursing program or are already Licensed Practical Nurses may apply as advanced standing option. Student will complete one additional year of nursing education along with the required general education requirements.

Download the Cloud-Ottawa CEP Pathway course outline for LPN to ADN Advanced Standing Option-BSN.

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)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing Ottawa University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
• 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 2021-22
• GOLD Military Friendly School 2021-22

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.