UW School of Nursing BSN Program Information Session Highlights

Discover the details of the UW School of Nursing BSN program through an information session covering admissions, prerequisites, and application process. Learn about the state-of-the-art facilities, nationally acclaimed faculty, and community partnerships. Gain insights into the rigorous academic requirements, admission criteria, and application deadlines. Prepare yourself academically and personally for a rewarding career in nursing.

• Nursing Program
• BSN Information
• Admissions
• Prerequisites
• Academic Requirements

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1. UW School of Nursing BSN Information Session

2. Agenda > UW School of Nursing > Admissions > Application > Admitted Students > Contact Information

3. UW School of Nursing > Located on Seattle Campus > State of the art simulation learning lab > Work with nationally acclaimed faculty > Community partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and agencies in the greater northwest area. > 99% graduation rate > Graduate programs after graduation

4. Admissions > Admissions Information Students apply their Sophomore year Upper division courses you will come in as a Junior 2 year program (6 quarters) on Seattle Campus Preparing students to take the NCLEX to become an RN (Registered Nurse) We receive ~550-600 applications a year

5. Admissions continued > Application apply by January 15th Prerequisite courses Letter of Recommendation Personal Statement Proctored Essay/Math problems Healthcare Experience (2021???) > University of Washington Application Do not forget to apply to the UW, if you have a Bachelor Degree you will apply as a PostBac

6. BSN Application Tells Us 1. Can you handle the program academically? 2. Do you know what nurses do? (Understand the nursing role) 3. Are you a good fit for nursing? 4. Are you a critical thinker?

7. BSN Prerequisites > BSN Program is upper division coursework > You will complete 90 quarter credits before matriculation in the Fall > Minimum 2.0 grade in each course

8. BSN General Prerequisites > 2 English Composition courses (10 credits) > College level math (5 credits) > Statistics (5 credits) > Individuals and Society (10 credits) > Lifespan Psychology (5 credits) > Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (15 credits) Remember: You will come into the BSN as a Junior or a PostBac if you already have a BA/BS

9. BSN Prerequisites Natural World > General Chemistry > Organic Chemistry > Human Anatomy > Human Physiology > Microbiology > Nutrition Minimum 3 courses complete at time of application with cumulative prerequisite GPA 3.0 If you have 4 or more complete courses, minimum prerequisite cumulative GPA 2.8

10. Transcripts > Holistic Review Online vs In-Classroom courses Expiration there is no expiration but we recommend courses be current so students retain the information Retakes we take the higher grade if you retake a course > Focus on trends Are there a lot of withdrawals? Did grades improve over time Was there extenuating circumstances? (optional essay) > Consistency

11. Healthcare Experience For Fall 2021 > Due to Covid-19, the school of nursing recognizes that safety is important to everyone that health care experience may be challenging or risky for applicants. For Fall 2021, hands-on health care experience will not be required. > Applicants are expected to clearly understand the RN role.

12. Resume > Four Sections Healthcare Experience/Experience Community Involvement/Service Leadership and Teaching Healthcare Trainings and Certifications Optional Foreign Language proficiency 1000 words total

13. Personal Statement > Reflect on healthcare experience > Answer all of the prompts > No more than 1500 words for all of the prompts > Be honest > Provide detailed examples > Understand Cultural Humility > Reflect

14. Personal Statement continued #1: Your understanding of Nursing and how might this shape your future practice. #2: Strengths and weaknesses help you clarify your future aspirations as a nurse. #3: Cultural Humility is essential to healthcare and nursing, know the principles.

15. Letter of Recommendation > Specific Questions > Ask a nurse to write it > Talk to them about the questions / provide information > Check in with them > Give recommenders enough time to write a recommendation

16. Proctored Essay > About top 250-300 applicants invited The rest are denied (this may be different for 2021) > It will be online this year > 1-hr timed exam > Two parts: Writing Math > No calculators > Take risks when choosing your scenario to write about

17. Admitted Students > Admission to UW undergraduate program required (if you are not already a UW student) > Historically we accept ~80 students to start in the Fall (this may differ from year to year) > Waitlist of ~20 > Financial Aid School of Nursing Scholarship Applications due in July FAFSA WASFA

18. Admitted Students continued > Housing Check UW Housing and Food Services > Decisions are sent out no later than April 15th > You will be notified by email

19. Thank you for you interest > Contact information: Website: http://www.nursing.uw.edu Email: asknursing@uw.edu