Welcome RN to BSN Track II Information Session

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Welcome RN to BSNTrack II Information Session

• California State University Channel Islands
• http//www.csuci.edu/exed/RN_BSNhtm
• 805-437-2748

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Nursing Accreditation

• CSUCI nursing program was approved by the
  California Board of Registered Nursing 4/13/07.
• The program will apply for CCNE accreditation
  after the graduation of its first class in 2010.

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Why a BSN?

• Broad base of education in liberal arts and
  sciences
• Curriculum based on conceptual framework of
  health-illness with research based interventions
• Expands career options and is often required for
  entry into MSN or Doctoral Programs
• Meets eligibility for the California Public
  Health Nurse Certificate
• Incorporates the expanded roles of the nurse
  according to the American Association of Colleges
  of Nursing
• Includes the global perspective of nursing

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At the completion of the CSUCI 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 for California
  Public Health Nurse Certificate

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2 STEP ADMISSION PROCESSOne time admission per
year- Fall

• First Step
• Proof of current California RN license
• Admission to the University October 1-Nov.30
  online Apply on www.CSUMentor.edu
• Declare major as RN BSN nursing
• Application to the RN to BSN Nursing Program
  online at Extended
• Education website
• http//www..csuci.edu/exed/RN_BSN.htm
• Declare major as RN-BSN nursing
• Admission as a CSU 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/Summer
• Application (RN to BSN) available on ext/ed
  website in December
• Application period January 6-June 1

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Prerequisite Courses(must be completed at 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

• ENGL 105 COMP. RHETORIC (3)
• ANY GE CATEGORY B4 (Math) Statistics
• preferred
• CRITICAL THINKING REQUIREMENT

• BIOL 210 AP I (4)
• BIOL 211 AP II (4)
• BIOL 217 MICRO (4)
• CHEM 110 CHEM OF LIFE (4)
• COMM 101 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3)

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Cohort Model

• The students in the program will use the cohort
  model of class enrollment and this will require
  enrollment of 6-9 units. You and your classmates
  move from one level of classes to another in a
  sequential manner from 300 to 400. Enrollment in
  the nursing program involves year round
  commitment for 22 months with 3 breaks and
  including one summer session in the first year.
  While classes are generally scheduled Fridays or
  Monday, community agencies may require two days
  to fulfill clinical commitments.

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Delivery Format
Delivery format

• Live classes, seminars, clinical experiences and
  preceptorships
• Web-based course materials and learning
  activities
• Individual general education nursing
• advisement

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Program Requirements

• Physical Exam
• Proof of Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, Rubeola,
  Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Current CPR - C certification CPR for Health
  Care Provider or CPR for the professional
  /rescuer
• 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
• All program requirements must be completed prior
  to first clinical - instructions will be sent in
  the admissions to the program letter

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Contact Information

• Barbara Thorpe, Director
• RN to BSN Track II
• 805-437-8421
• barbara.thorpe_at_csuci.edu
• Mandatory Orientation Session
• August 21, 2009
• 9 a.m.-1230 p.m.

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Questions ?