1. Welcome Nursing Information Session
BSN
California State University Channel Islands

2. Nursing Accreditation
Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC,
Approved by California Board of Registered Nursing

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 2 STEP ADMISSION PROCESS One time admission per year
First Step:
Admission to the University
October 1 - Nov 30
Apply on
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

6. COMM 101 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3) ENGL 105 COMP. RHETORIC (3)
Prerequisite Courses (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
COMM 101 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3)
ENGL 105 COMP. RHETORIC (3)
Statistics B4 (Math)
CRITICAL THINKING REQUIREMENT
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 biochemistry, inorganic & organic chemistry)

7. 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

8. Impacted Program – What does this mean?
A program becomes impacted when there are more student applicants than spaces available. Admission to the program’s thirty-three seats is based on points accumulated using supplemental criteria. CSU Channel Islands has averaged greater than 300 applications for thirty-three seats.
The Fall 2015 admitted 44 seats with greater than 400 applicants.

9. BSN PROGRAM APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA (2012)
49 Total Points Possible
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)

10. Enrollment Statistics
Class of 2015
Applicants: 436
Admitted: 42
Accepted points range:
Class of 2012 Applicants: 268 Admitted: 33 Accepted points range: 29-40
Class of 2013 Applicants: 297 Admitted: 33 Accepted points range: Class of 2014 Applicants:356 Accepted Points range: 34-42

11. Cohort Model
The students in the program will use the cohort model of class enrollment and this will require full time enrollment. 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 – thirty-three students admitted annually in the Fall. The Fall 2015 class admitted 44 students.

12. Why CSU Channel Islands?
State of the art simulation lab
Preparation for graduate education
Environment that promotes student success
Small class sizes

13. Questions ?