1. 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 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

6. 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 & Professional Issues (3) Friday 9 – 3:00 NRS 461 – Nursing leadership & Professional Lab (3)Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thursday

7. 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

8. 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

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 (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

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, classes meet primarily on Fridays except for Public Health and Leadership. Total Program Units: 43 Units Program Cost: $375 per unit

13. Application Process Application 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

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

15. Questions ?

16. Contacts – Nursing Support Assistant – Cesar Rangel – Cesar.rangel@csuci.edu Cesar.rangel@csuci.edu – 805-437-3307 – CSU Channel Islands Nursing Email – nursing@csuci.edu nursing@csuci.edu