University of Washington BSN Fall 2012

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I'm surprised that this year I haven't seen any threads about people applying to UW's program. What's going on? Where are all the 2012 hopefuls? Reveal yourselves ;)

Good luck to everyone!

Hey everyone! First time posting on this site. I just got my email invite to write the proctored essay. Does anyone know what percentage of applicants make it to the proctored essay and how many of them are then accepted to the program? I swear I remember seeing some statistics about this somewhere on the internet, but I can't seem to find them now. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, as it seems from going through these threads from past years that a lot of people are invited to write the essay :-/

Specializes in MBU, ICU, Burns, Med-Surg.

I'm trying not to get my hopes up as well. I think those who are invited to the essay are individuals with complete packets and meet the criteria for the school. However, it's still an accomplishment and it narrows the applicant pool down. As far as the essay goes, I think it will be a critical thinking type question with a few simple med calculations.

Specializes in CVSICU.

Yeah! I got my email too! I think the majority of applicants get to write the essay. Be ready for about 3 math questions (basic computations +-/*) and a multi-part essay. They will give you about 6 pages of paper (3 for your draft, 3 for your final). Make sure to bring a good black or blue pen and your ID. When I did it for the ABSN application it was nerve racking but just remember to cover all parts of the essay prompt, explain clearly, and give examples (from your hands on health care). GOOD LUCK!!!!

I got an email also! Does anyone know how many people get invited to write the essay?

When I saw the online info session it said that based off a 400-applicant pool, 150 get automatically denied and 5-20 get automatically accepted. So I'm guessing anywhere from like 250-300 people got invited to do the essay this year.

I'm glad I got the e-mail because from the moment I delivered the application I started questioning myself "did I do this right? Did I forget anything? Did I forget the transcripts?" etc etc even though I double and triple checked. Now I can rest assured I did actually send a complete application.

Hi guys, this is my first post and so glad to have company going through this. I am new to Washington, been here just over a year and got invited to write the essay! I did not have too many hours, but it was one heck of an experience and I got a lot from it which was reflected in my essay! I actually started losing confidence in applying, but my boyfriend sent into my application after I had given up on it and now I am here; can't believe it. I hope I can keep in contact with you guys since I hardly know anyone here! Here we go!!! :)

Also, what exactly are the math calculations? does it have to do with nursing (dosage... ml conversion etc) OR is it just to see if you have basic math skills? Let me know! Thanks :)

Specializes in CVSICU.

The math questions are simple arithmetic and there are about 3. For the 2012 ABSN proctored essay, all of them were dosage questions.

Example 1: pt. A needs to receive 25ml of X every 20 minutes, in a 48 hour period how much X will she receive? Or how many doses will be administered?

Example 2: You need to administer 0.2ml of drug X per 1 kg of pt. wt. Your pt. wt. 90lb (2.2kg per 1 lb). How many ml of the drug do you need to administer?

If you need to do a conversion (like above) they gave you the conversion.

Got my email, see you all at the proctored essay. So nervous especially about the math questions!

Thank you very much for this info! Very much appreciated! There's no way to study for something like this, but at least I know what to sorta mentally prepare for! Is the BSN program better than the ABSN? I'm rooting for everyone! I hope everyone on these post gets accepted! Good Luck guys!!!

Specializes in IR, Cardiac Tele,Burns, Peds Trauma & ER.

Hey there fellow hopefuls...

I got my invite as well and will see you tonight. I spoke with a friend who did the essay last year and the math calculations were simple. Just keep the focus on a structured essay and make it clear and concise with drifting off subject. Put emotion into your essay is what a UWSON grad that has assisted me through this process told me Monday night. Don't get wrapped up in what you would do for them "clinically", we aren't there yet, no matter what our background is as of right now. Some of us have much more experience than others when it comes to patient care, but when it comes down to it, that is left at the door. We will walk into the Hogness Auditorium tonight with one focus and goal, to write the best damn essay in the shortest amount of time possible. Who goes on from there, well I guess we shall find out around April 15th or so.

I wish all of you the best and I will see some of you tonight, obviously not knowing any of you, but my eyes will be peeled through the crowd... hahaha

Good Luck everyone...

-James

Specializes in IR, Cardiac Tele,Burns, Peds Trauma & ER.
I didn't think to include my clinical hours :/ Did you include this in your essay or on the resume? My resume had the Job Shadows listed and my NAC work at the nursing home but for the essay I just wrote about my NAC experience. I worked with a nurse also and she was the one who did my Recommendation Letter.

In the BSN applicant instructions this was listed under the Resume category... I made sure to read, re-read and triple read the instructions so I wouldn't screw it up.

"Give each category below a header. Include the name, location, dates, and total hours of each experience"

At least you got past the first part...phew...

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