Welcome Nursing Information Session

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Welcome Nursing Information Session

• BSN
• California State University Channel Islands
• nursing_at_csuci.edu
• 805-437-3307

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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

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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 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.

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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

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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

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Prerequisite Courses

• BIOL 210 AP I (4)
• BIOL 211 AP 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
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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

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Impacted Program What does this mean?

• A program becomes impacted when there are more
  student applicants than spaces available.
  Admission to the programs 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.

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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
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Enrollment Statistics

• Class of 2012
• Applicants 268
• Admitted 33
• Accepted points range 29-40

Class of 2015 Applicants 436 Admitted
42 Accepted points range 31-42

• Class of 2013
• Applicants 297
• Admitted 33
• Accepted points range 33-42
• Class of 2014
• Applicants356
• Admitted 33
• Accepted Points range 34-42

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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.

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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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Questions ?