Welcome Nursing Information Session BSN California State University

Welcome Nursing Information Session BSN California State University Channel Islands nursing@csuci. edu 805 -437 -3307

Nursing Accreditation • Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036 -1120 • Approved by California Board of Registered Nursing

Why a BSN? • Broad base of education in liberal arts and sciences • Curriculum based on conceptual framework of healthillness with evidence based interventions • Expands career options and is often required for entry into MSN or Doctoral Programs • Incorporates the expanded roles of the nurse according to the AACN • Includes the global perspective of nursing • Expanded job possibilities.

At the completion of the BSN program the student will: • Function in the role of a • Follow nursing process to professional nurse (care promote optimum wellness in a provider, coordinator, health variety of settings educator & patient advocate) • Demonstrate commitment to the • Collaborate as a member or a profession by engaging in leader on a health care team professional development and lifelong learning • Meet eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX licensing exam and requirements for California Public Health Nurse Certificate

2 STEP ADMISSION PROCESS One time admission per year • First Step: – Admission to the University – October 1 - Nov 30 – Apply on www. CSUMentor. edu – Declare major as prenursing – Admission as a pre-nursing student does not guarantee admission to the nursing program • Second Step – Application to the Nursing Program – In anticipation of completing all prerequisite courses by Spring – Application available on website in late December – Application period Feb. 1 -28

Prerequisite Courses • • BIOL 210 A&P I (4) BIOL 211 A&P II (4) BIOL 217 MICRO (4) CHEM 110 CHEM OF LIFE (4) (course content includes general, biochemistry, inorganic & organic chemistry) • COMM 101 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3) • ENGL 105 COMP. RHETORIC (3) • Statistics B 4 (Math) • CRITICAL THINKING REQUIREMENT (Prerequisites must be completed by end of Spring Semester) Any course in progress will be calculated as a B and admissions will be dependent upon successful completion of the course at this grade level or above

Program Requirements • Physical Exam • Proof of Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, Rubeola, Hepatitis B, and Varicella • Current Tdap and Seasonal and H 1 N 1 Flu vaccinations • Current CPR - C certification CPR for Health Care Provider or CPR for the professional /rescuer • Proof of Health Insurance • Drug screen • Criminal background check paid for by the student and through an agency approved by the nursing department. • Evidence of physical and emotional health throughout the program • Fire Safety Certification • All program requirements must be completed the summer before admissions - instructions will be sent in the admissions to the program letter

Impacted Program – What does this mean? • A program becomes impacted when there are more student applicants than spaces available. Admission to the program’s 33 – 45 seats is based on points accumulated using supplemental criteria. CSU Channel Islands has averaged greater than 300 applications for thirty-three seats. • The Fall 2012 admitted 44 seats with greater than 400 applicants.

BSN PROGRAM APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA (2013) • Grade point average in Prenursing courses (10 points) • Overall cumulative grade point average (6 points) • English, Reading, and Math proficiency based on TEAS score (11 points) • Proficiency in a second language, up to (6 points) • Work, volunteer or military experience (4 points) • Previously completed baccalaureate or higher degree (4 points) • Residency in preferred geographic area (4 points) • Current CI student (6 points) • High school participation in bioscience academy or nursing pipeline program (2 points) 49 Total Points Possible

Enrollment Statistics Class of 2012 Applicants: 268 Admitted: 33 Accepted points range: 29 -40 Class of 2013 Applicants: 297 Admitted: 33 Accepted points range: 33 -42 Class of 2014 Applicants: 356 Admitted: 33 Accepted Points range: 34 -42 Class of 2015 Applicants: 436 Admitted: 42 Accepted points range: 31 -42

Cohort Model • You and your classmates move from one level of classes to another in a sequential manner from 200 to 300 to 400. • Enrollment in the nursing program involves full time commitment for three years including summer sessions between sophomore and junior year and junior and senior year. • The program may also include evening and weekend commitments. • Admissions Cycle: 33 - 45 students admitted annually in the Fall. The Fall 2012 class admitted 44 students.

Why CSU Channel Islands? • State of the art simulation lab • Preparation for graduate education • Environment that promotes student success • Small class sizes

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