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University of Washington Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs

University of Washington Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs. Presenter: Bonnie Blachly RN, MN Assistant Director for Recruitment and Community Outreach UW Bothell Nursing and Health Studies www.uwb.edu/nhs. About the RN-to-BSN Degree. Post licensure Awards a UW degree

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University of Washington Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs

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  1. University of Washington Bothell RN-to-BSN and MN Programs Presenter: Bonnie Blachly RN, MN Assistant Director for Recruitment and Community Outreach UW Bothell Nursing and Health Studies www.uwb.edu/nhs

  2. About the RN-to-BSN Degree • Post licensure • Awards a UW degree • Offering an RN-to-BSN degree since 1992 • 240 students admitted annually

  3. Credit Overview Choose from a wide variety of elective options

  4. Multiple Locations • Everett • Everett Community College Campus • 19 miles northwest of UW Bothell • Bothell • UW Bothell campus • Seattle • Harborview Hospital • Available only for employees of Harborview, UW Medical Center, Swedish, or Virginia Mason

  5. Multiple Start Dates • Everett Location: • Autumn and Winter start • Bothell Location: • Summer and Autumn start • May be admitted any quarter as an Pre-BSN student • Seattle Location: • Autumn start

  6. Designed for the Working Nurse Nursing core classes held once per week • Everett: • Tuesdays • Bothell: • Summer start-choose between Tuesday or Thursday • Autumn start-Thursdays • Seattle: • Mondays • Full and part time options available at the Bothell location: • 4 quarters taking between 9-11 credits each quarter • 5-9 quarters taking 5 credits per quarter • Electives may be the same day or different day(s)

  7. Admission Requirements • Associate Degree in Nursing • 90 transferable credits • NCLEX completion (or admitted conditionally) • University admission requirements • Nursing admission prerequisites • Review online at: http://www.uwb.edu/nhs

  8. Application Elements • Apply online directly to the RN-to-BSN program • Personal Statement • Resume • Three program recommendations • Online or paper recommendations • Educational transcripts

  9. Application Deadlines • Summer start: January 15th • Autumn start: May 15th • Winter start: October 1st • Priority Admissions: October 1st for Summer and Autumn • Must meet eligibility requirements • FAFSA: February 28th for summer, fall and winter start dates. • Have all application material submitted by the deadline to ensure review!

  10. RNs with a Bachelor Degree • RNs holding a bachelor in another field, may apply to the BSN program or may want to explore the Master of Nursing program • For more information on the MN program, contact Linda Bale, MN Graduate Advisor lbale@uwb.eduI 425-352-3238

  11. Preparing for a Successful Start • Coordinate your work schedule with your school schedule • Plan for and set aside time for homework • Prepare family support systems and childcare needs (if applicable) • Explore funding options • Self-care!

  12. Master of Nursing Degreea flexible program for the working professional • The UW Bothell Master of Nursing is a generalist degree that emphasizes leadership in: • Management • Evidence based practice • Nursing education • Policy • Community health programs • 42-44 credit program with Friday classes over 7 -11 quarters

  13. MN Application Elements • Application foradmission to the Graduate School and application fee • Departmental Application • Personal Statement • Current Resume • Three letters of reference • All college academicrecords • Any additional documentation relevant for consideration by the Program

  14. MN Admission Requirementspriority application due date: March 1 • Bachelor Degree • RN Licensure • Last 90 college credits with 3.0 GPA or higher • College statisticswith 2.0 or higher Complete listing at: uwb.edu/nhs/mnadmissions

  15. Program Costs and Financing • Tuition and Fees www.uwb.edu/tuition • Scholarships and Financial Aid are available www.uwb.edu/nhs/funding

  16. For Additional Information RN-to-BSN Advisors: Celinda Smith, cesmith@uwb.edu Sandra Maddox, smaddox@uwb.edu MN Advisor Linda Bale, lbale@uwb.edu UWB Admissions Advisors are also available for transcript evaluation. info@uwb.edu Explore the website

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