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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
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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
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 Curriculum5-12 Week Sessions • Summer: June-August • NRS 310-Professional Role Transition (3) Friday (8-12) • NRS 311 – Professional Role Transitions Seminar (2) Friday 12:30-3 • NRS 342 – Complementary & Alternative Health (3) • Online • Fall: Sept – November • NRS 306- Pathophysiology (3) • Online • NRS 350 – Nursing Research (3) • Friday 1-4:15 • NRS 352- Health Promotion & Patient Education Strategies (3) • Friday 9 – 12:15
Curriculum Continued Winter: Dec – March • NRS 401 – Advanced physical Assessment Lab (2) • (Completed NCLEX required for 420 & 421) • NRS 420 – Nursing Care of Complex Client (3) Challenge • NRS 421 – Nursing Care of Complex Client Lab (3) • Challenge • ANTH 443 – Medical Anthropology (3) Friday 1-4 Spring: March – May • Bio 432 – Epidemiology (3) • Fri 8-Noon • NRS 460 – Nursing Leadership & ProfessionalIssues (3) Friday 9 – 3:00 • NRS 461 – Nursing leadership & Professional Lab (3)Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thursday
Curriculum Continued • Summer: June – August • NRS 452 – Community Health (3) • Every other Friday 8 – 4 • NRS 453 – Community Health Lab (3) • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or 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 (4)(OR organic, inorganic, general chemistry w/ lab) • Comm 101 Public Speaking (3) • English 105 Comp (3) • Critical Thinking • GE B3 (Math)Statistics • Language requirement category C3a • GE certification: CSU Graduation
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(When Admitted into Program) • Physical Exam • Current CPR – C Certification for health care provider • Proof of health insurance • 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.
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, classes meet primarily on Fridays except for Public Health and Leadership. • Total Program Units: 43 Units • Program Cost: $375 per unit
Application ProcessApplication Period: 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 • www.nursing.csuci.edu • 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
Contacts • Nursing Support Assistant • Cesar Rangel • Cesar.rangel@csuci.edu • 805-437-3307 • CSU Channel Islands Nursing Email • nursing@csuci.edu