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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. Curriculum Continued Winter: Dec – March Spring: March – May
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

7. 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

8. Prerequisite Requirements
English 105 Comp (3)
Critical Thinking
Any GE category B3 (Math)
Language requirement category C3a
GE certification for CSU
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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Application Process Application Date: March 1 – April 15 (Summer Start)
Step One:
Apply to CSU Channel Islands online: $55 fee
Step Two:
Apply to the Nursing Program online through Extended Education
Provide proof of graduation from an accredited ADN Program
Two letters of Recommendation from Nursing instructors
Resume
Two sets of official transcripts

14. Why CSU Channel Islands?
Preparation for graduate education
Environment that promotes student success
Small class size

15. Questions?

16. Contacts Nursing Project Specialist Cheryl Sund Cheryl.sund@csuci.edu
CSU Channel Islands Nursing