BSN Program Overview
Take the next step in your nursing future through Allan Hancock College’s partnership with CSU Channel Islands Extended University. This ADN/RN to BSN Track II pathway helps you build on your nursing foundation, complete flexible online coursework, and move closer to earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Why Choose the AHC–CSUCI BSN Pathway?
Your BSN can open new doors in patient care, leadership, public health, and advanced nursing education. Through this pathway, you can continue your education with a program designed around your goals, your schedule, and your future.
- Complete flexible online coursework with self-paced modules and structured deadlines
- Get a head start through the BSN Summer JumpStart Program
- Follow a streamlined pathway designed for Allan Hancock College nursing students and alumni
- Receive personalized support from dedicated staff and faculty liaisons
- Benefit from a waived $70 Cal State Apply application fee, supported through grant funding
What You Will Learn
CSUCI BSN coursework helps you strengthen your nursing practice and prepare for expanded professional opportunities.
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Apply research, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered care to improve outcomes.
- Health Assessment Across the Lifespan: Build advanced assessment skills focused on health promotion and prevention.
- Leadership, Healthcare Systems, and Policy: Develop leadership, teamwork, quality improvement, and patient safety skills.
Career Pathways
A BSN can help prepare you for nursing roles such as:
- Charge Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Case Management Nurse
- Nurse Manager
- Quality Improvement Nurse
- School Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
How to Get Started
Step 1: Prepare
Meet with the Allan Hancock College University Transfer Center, a nursing counselor, or a CSUCI program representative to learn more about the pathway and confirm your next steps.
You can also connect with Omairah Azizi or attend an information session to learn more about the program, application process, and available support.
Step 2: Apply
Submit your application through Cal State Apply during the appropriate application period.
Students may apply during one of three admission cycles:
- Spring Admission: Apply August 1 – December 1
- Summer Admission: Apply December 1 – March 31
- Fall Admission: Apply April 1 – July 1
Step 3: Submit Supporting Documents
Submit all required supporting documents, including official transcripts from all schools attended, one letter of recommendation, and a current resume.
Step 4: Submit Your Intent to Enroll
After admission, submit your Intent to Enroll by the required deadline to confirm your spot in the program and move forward.
Program Structure
Course Format
Your BSN coursework is offered through CSU Channel Islands Extended University and is designed for Allan Hancock College nursing students and alumni continuing from ADN/RN preparation into BSN-level study.
Modality
Courses are primarily online and asynchronous, giving you the flexibility to access materials, lectures, and assignments on your schedule while meeting structured deadlines. You will complete one clinical course at a hospital, providing hands-on training in a healthcare setting located near where you live.
Schedule
You may complete your BSN in as little as one summer session and two full semesters, or within approximately 12–24 months depending on your academic plan and pace.
Learning Experience
You will build on your nursing foundation through coursework focused on evidence-based practice, health assessment, professional transition, leadership, healthcare systems, policy, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Questions & Support
Allan Hancock College University Transfer Center
Phone: 805-922-6966 ext. 3363
Text: 805-922-6977
CSU Channel Islands Extended University
Email: ext@csuci.edu
Phone: 805-437-2748
Omairah Azizi, M.S.
Outreach and Student Success Coordinator for ADN/RN/BSN Programs
CSU Channel Islands Extended University
Email: omairah.azizi@csuci.edu