Welcome Nursing Information

SessionBSN

California State University Channel Islandsnursing@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 health-

illness 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 professional nurse (care provider, coordinator, health educator & patient advocate)

• Collaborate as a member or a leader on a health care team

• Follow nursing process to promote optimum wellness in a variety of settings

• Demonstrate commitment to the profession by engaging in 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 PROCESSOne time admission per year• First Step:

– Admission to the University

– October 1 - Nov 30 – Apply on

www.CSUMentor.edu– Declare major as pre-

nursing– 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 B4 (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 H1N1 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 Pre-nursing 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 StatisticsClass of 2012Applicants: 268Admitted: 33Accepted points range: 29-40

Class of 2013Applicants: 297Admitted: 33Accepted points range: 33-42

Class of 2014Applicants:356Admitted: 33Accepted Points range: 34-42

Class of 2015Applicants: 436Admitted: 42Accepted 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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