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

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

3 Credit Overview Number of Credits Type of Credits 90 Credits Transfer Credits 45 Credits NCLEX 30 Credits UW Bothell Core Nursing Coursework 15 Credits UW Bothell Electives 180 Total Credits Choose from a wide variety of elective options

4 Multiple Locations Everett Everett Community College Campus Bothell 19 miles northwest of UW 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: Bothell: Seattle: Tuesdays Summer start-choose between Tuesday or Thursday Autumn start-thursdays 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:

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 15 th Autumn start: May 15 th Winter start: October 1 st Priority Admissions: October 1 st for Summer and Autumn Must meet eligibility requirements FAFSA: February 28 th 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 [email protected] I

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 Degree a 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 credit program with Friday classes over 7-11 quarters

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

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

15 Program Costs and Financing Tuition and Fees Scholarships and Financial Aid are available

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