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About the UW Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs

About the UW Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs. Revised November 8 th , 2012 Bonnie Blachly RN, MN Assistant Director for Recruitment and Community Outreach UW Bothell Nursing and Health Studies Program. About Us.

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About the UW Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs

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  1. About the UW Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs Revised November 8th, 2012 Bonnie Blachly RN, MN Assistant Director for Recruitment and Community Outreach UW Bothell Nursing and Health Studies Program

  2. About Us • UW Bothell Nursing and Health Studies Program has offered an RN-to-BSN degree program since 1992 • UW Tacoma also offers a BSN completion program; UW Seattle does not • Over 1800 graduates • Admission of ~200 students/year

  3. Multiple Locations • Complete your BSN either on the Bothell campus or one of several off-campus location. Current off-campus location are Mount Vernon andEverett

  4. Convenient Starting Times • Bothell: Both Summer and Autumn starts • The 4-quarter completion option is available both quarters • Mount Vernon and Everett: Autumn start • 5-quarter program unless you pick up a 5-credit elective at UW Bothell as a Pre-BSN student  then becomes a 4-quarter program • Want to get an early start? Apply to Bothell as a Pre-BSN student.

  5. Programs for the Working Nurse • Full-time (4 quarters) or Part-time (5-9 quarters) enrollment options • In Nursing core classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays (Bothell); required to commit to a core course class day • Non-Nursing Electives can be the same day or different day(s)

  6. Programs for the Working Nurse • In Mount Vernon, all core classes and non-Nursing electives are on Mondays • In Everett, all core classes and non-Nursing electives are on Tuesdays

  7. Admission Requirements • Nursing Degree from Community College earned or in progress, with 90 transferable credits completed • NCLEX completion (or admitted conditionally) • All Nursing Admission Requirements, UW Admission Requirements, and General Education Requirements should be completed before starting the program • Full list on our Web site: • http://www.uwb.edu/nhs

  8. Potential Admission Difficulties • If applicants that we see are short any credits, it tends to be in one of the following areas: • Statistics: need one course • Foreign language (2 years high school or 2 quarters college needed) • Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA): 15 credits needed

  9. Admission Deadlines • Priority Application Deadline for all Programs is February 1, 2013 • Based on the extremely high volumes of applications we’ve received in the past few years, application by the priority deadline is strongly encouraged • We do continue to accept applications until our programs are full and we have wait lists established

  10. For Applicants with a BA / BS • Applicants with an RN and a BA or BS in another field may petition to apply to the MN program • Whether or not your petition has a chance of being accepted depends on your individual situation, so speaking with the MN advisor is very important • Linda Bale, lbale@uwb.edu, 425-352-3238 • In general, a couple of years of nursing work experience is expected in order to be a viable petition candidate • Individuals in this situation may also apply to our RN-to-BSN program without any issues

  11. BSN Degree Requirements • Students must earn 45 Credits through UW Bothell to earn their BSN • 30 UW Bothell core Nursing Credits • 15 upper division (300-400 level) UW Bothell non-Nursing electives • Electives may be taken from Health, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Science and Technology, Education, Business, Computing and Software Systems • One Health elective is required • Students admitted with admissions deficiencies will also need to complete those requirements.

  12. Once you are admitted, what next? • There is more to being a successful student in our program than applying and being accepted: • Finances: are you prepared? • FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/, priority deadline is Mid-February (to be received by UW Bothell by Feb. 28) • http://www.uwb.edu/nhs/funding

  13. Once you are admitted, what next? • Life Planning • Have you talked with your employer about your need for days off? • Are your family support systems and childcare needs (if applicable) in place? • Will you have the time and energy to go to school?

  14. RN-to-BSN Demographics • Historically 90-100% working nurses • Historically 1/3 new grads • Students from 19-63 years old • Renton—Ferndale—Pt. Angeles—Forks—Wenatchee

  15. Our Master of Nursing Degree • UW Bothell Nursing Program has offered the MN program since 2002 with 200 graduates to date (11/2012) • The UW Bothell Master of Nursing is a generalist degree that emphasizes Leadership in management, evidence based practice, nursing education, policy, and community health programs—a flexible program for the working professional • 41-42 credits, Friday classes, 7 – 11 quarters

  16. MN Application Elements • Application for admission to the Graduate School and application fee • Departmental Application • Personal Statement • Current Resume • Three letters of reference • All academic records • Any additional documentation relevant for consideration by the Program • GRE is NOT required for UW Nursing Programs

  17. Admission Requirementspriority application due date: March 1 • Bachelor Degree • RN Licensure • 3.0 GPA for last 90 college credits • College statistics • Complete listing on our Web site: http://www.uwb.edu/nhs/mnadmissions

  18. Program Costs and Financing • http://www.uwb.edu/tuition • Check tuition rates section for UW Bothell undergraduate students • Scholarships and Financial Aid are available • http://www.uwb.edu/nhs/funding

  19. For Additional Information • http://www.uwb.edu/nhs.

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