About CSU Channel Islands BSN Programs
Nursing is the art and science of care for individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings. The discipline of nursing integrates the life, social and behavioral sciences with general education, nursing theory and clinical courses to produce a graduate capable of functioning autonomously as a member of a multidisciplinary team, managing and coordinating personnel, services, resources and data in addition to providing patient care.
The CSU Channel Islands graduate nurse seeks solutions to societal health needs and problems, understanding demographics and disparities in healthcare, ethical concerns and global perspectives in the practice of professional nursing at the generalist level.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing features a clinical preceptor experience. These experiences, in addition to the curriculum, prepare graduates for acute care, specialty units, public health, home health, extended care, assisted living, ambulatory, emergency, managed care, case management, occupational health and nursing management, staff development, and nursing education.
NCLEX Pass Rates: https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the BSN program the student will:
- Integrate and apply evidenced based practice and effective communication as a provider of care, educator, patient advocate and member of the profession in a variety of settings within an ethical and legal framework. (Knowledge for Nursing Practice, Scholarship)
- Plan and provide culturally sensitive nursing care to patients, respecting intersectional identities throughout the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments. (Person-centered Care)
- Through collaborative activities, analyze data to identify and assess health disparities and structural barriers locally, nationally, and globally. (Population Health)
- Utilizes data and knowledge of complex systems of care to implement safe, quality and equitable care to diverse populations. (Systems Based Practice, Informatics and Healthcare Technologies)
- Demonstrate leadership qualities including reflective practice, civility, advocacy, and activism to engage in non-discriminatory and ethical collaboration within all inter- and intradisciplinary activities. (Professionalism, Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development, Interprofessional Partnerships)
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at CSU Channel Islands is accredited by the CCNE:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from the BRN at http://rn.ca.gov.