Welcome to CSU Channel Islands Fast Track ADN – BSN Information Session

Accreditation

Approved by: The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Accredited by: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle NW Suite 530 Washington DC Approved by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Why a BSN?

• • • Preparation for a high acuity patient population Curriculum based on conceptual framework of health with use of evidence based practice Preparation for care in a sophisticated technological environment • • Educational foundation for a masters program – CNS: Clinical Nurse Specialist – NP: Nurse Practitioner – Administration – Nurse Anesthetist – Nurse Midwife Expanded career possibilities

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At the completion of the BSN Program the student will

• Be a good Candidate for Magnet Status Hospital Function in the role of a professional nurse (care provider, coordinator, health educator & patient advocate) Follow nursing process to promote optimum wellness in a variety of settings • • Exhibit commitment to the profession by engaging in professional development & lifelong learning Meet eligibility for California Public health Nurse Certificate Collaborate as a member or a leader on a health care team

Program Curriculum 5 - 12 Week Sessions

• Summer: June – August • • NRS 310 – Professional Role Transition (3) Friday 8-12 NRS 311 Professional role Transition Seminar (2) Friday 12:30 - 3 • • • • Fall: Sept – Nov NRS 350 – Nursing Research (3 ) Friday 1 – 4:15 NRS 352 – Health Promotion & Patient education Strategies (3) Friday 9 – 12:15 NRS 342 – online Complementary & Alternative health (3)

Curriculum Continued

• Winter: Dec – March • • • NRS 401 – Advanced physical Assessment Lab (2) Monday 8-4:30 NRS 460 – Nursing Leadership & Professional Issues (3) Friday 9 – 3:00 NRS 461 – Nursing leadership & Professional Lab (3) Tues, Wed, or Thursday • • • • • • • Spring: March – May ANTH 443 – Medical Anthropology (3) Friday 1-4 Bio 432 – Epidemiology (3) Fri 8 Noon NRS 420 – Nursing Care of Complex Client (3) Challenge NRS 421 – Nursing Care of Complex Client Lab (3) Challenge NRS 306 – Pathophysiology (3) Online

Curriculum Continued

• • • • • Summer: June – August NRS 452 – Community Health (3) Every other Friday 8 – 4 NRS 453 – Community Health Lab (3) Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday 8 – 4:30

Prerequisite Requirements

• • • • • Biol 210 A & P l (4) Biol 211 A & P ll (4) Biol 217 Micro (4) Chem 110 Chem of life or General Chem (4) Comm 101 Public Speaking (3) • • • • • English 105 Comp (3) Critical Thinking Any GE category B3 (Math) Language requirement category C3a GE certification for CSU

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Requirements Continued

Integrated & Transferable Psy 213 Developmental Psychology** NRS 260 Nutrition for Therapeutics & Health ** **May be integrated into ADN Program NCLEX Exam is not a Prerequisite • • • • Upper Division Requirement NRS PSY 342 Complementary & Alternative Health (Meets the C3b multicultural requirement) ANTH 443 Medical Anthropology Bio 432 Principles of Epidemiology & Environmental health

Program Requirements

• • • • • • Physical Exam Current CPR – C Certification for health care provider Proof of immunizations to: Rubella, mumps, Rubeola, Hep B, Varicella, Seasonal & H1N1 Flu, Tdap, Tb Drug Screen Criminal Background checks Evidence of Physical and Emotional Health throughout the Program

Cohort Model

• • • Fast Track students will use the cohort model of class enrollment, this will require full time enrollment. You and your classmates move from one class to another as a group. Enrollment in the Fast Track Program consist of five – 12 week terms, over a 14 month period.

University 7(an additional 7 units are required to graduate, to total 50 units).The 7 units can be both from lower or upper division, your choice.

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Program Cost

The Fast Track ADN – BSN Program is a full time program. Students who qualify are eligible for financial aid.

Program length: 5 Twelve week sessions Total Program Units: 43Units Unit Cost $325 per unit Estimated Program cost: $15,201

Application Process

Application Date: March 1 – April 15 (Summer Start)

• Step One: Apply to CSU Channel Islands online: $55 fee www.csumentor.com

• • Step Two: Apply to the Nursing Program online through Extended Education www.csuci.edu/exed/ • • • • Provide proof of graduation from an accredited ADN Program Two letters of Recommendation from Nursing instructors Resume Two sets of official transcripts

Why CSU Channel Islands?

• • • Preparation for graduate education Environment that promotes student success Small class size

Questions

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Contacts

– Nursing Project Specialist – Cheryl Sund – [email protected]

– 805-437-2691 – CSU Channel Islands Nursing Email – [email protected]