Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

mjvarno · Dec 26, 2008

Hello,

I just graduated this past June from UW's nursing program. What i found out when I applied was that all the information that I got from other students and even BCC advisors was incorrect about UW's selection process. I highly recommend that you go to the information session that they have once a month. It is invaluble. UW is not grade based and will take students with C average. They put more emphasis on the "well rounded" student. They say they are looking for future leaders so any management type experience you can get will be a big plus. Also, it took me approx 40 hours to fill out my application and write my resume and essay. The application comes with an instruction book, follow the directions exactly, there are little "tricks" to the application to see if you follow directions.

<3Medical · Dec 28, 2008

Hello,
I just graduated this past June from UW's nursing program. What i found out when I applied was that all the information that I got from other students and even BCC advisors was incorrect about UW's selection process. I highly recommend that you go to the information session that they have once a month. It is invaluble. UW is not grade based and will take students with C average. They put more emphasis on the "well rounded" student. They say they are looking for future leaders so any management type experience you can get will be a big plus. Also, it took me approx 40 hours to fill out my application and write my resume and essay. The application comes with an instruction book, follow the directions exactly, there are little "tricks" to the application to see if you follow directions.

:up: That's good to know! I've actually been doing some research on where I want to apply that has a BSN program. I don't have a ADN so there aren't many schools (only 4 I believe) that have a plain BSN program (not looking for RN-BSN).

Any suggestions on what type of management experience they want? I'm a NAC btw.

jchaconBSN · Dec 29, 2008

I graduated from WSU Tri-Cities this past May. It seems like WSU and UW look for the same things when picking their students. Of course, it helps to have a good GPA, but it won't be the reason you don't get in. The interview is what I felt was the biggest aspect of the application process. It's hard to prepare for questions, because you pick an envelope out of a basket that already has typed questions on it. They weren't anything too difficult. I felt like they were questions that would help the interviewer get an idea of what kind of person you are. For example, social skills, personality, quick thinker, etc.

I'm not sure if you plan on applying to WSU Yakima because it's close to where you live or what, but by applying there, you are for sure reducing your chances of getting in. Spokane is the main campus for the WSU nursing program and they take around 120 per semester, or something like that. WSU Tri-Cities and Yakima are about the same, which they only take about 22 per semester. Another thing you should think about is your learning style. Again, since Spokane is the main campus, all the instructors/lectures come from there. Being in the Tri-Cities and Yakima, all the lectures are via satellite. You see everyting live and you have microphone in front of you so you can speak with the instructor in Spokane, but, you will never have a live instructor infront of you for lecture. The only in-person instructor you will have is for clinical. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions about the WSU program.

mjvarno · Dec 30, 2008

UW looks for leadership qualities, they arent particular in what, just show them that youve taken the initiative in a project. Also, UW doesnt do interviews, if you make it past the app process there's a proctored essay. Honestly though, all of the programs are sooo competitive, including the ADN programs in the area, my advice is to apply to all of them if you limit yourself by just applying to one or two it could take years to get into a program. It took a couple of my friends 3 tries (years) to get accepted to UW. I know 2 people at work that are applying to the BCC program for the third time this year. You just cant afford to be picky. Get your prereqs done then when it comes time to apply, apply everywhere. Good luck

<3Medical · Dec 31, 2008

I worked with a CNA once who was in the UW nursing program. He told me that they had 90 applicants and only 45 spots to fill at the time he was accepted. Is this common? Should I try to apply to SPU and the other two that offer BSN (non RN-BSN) as well if my chances of getting accepted to UW are that slim because of the competition?

mjvarno · Dec 31, 2008

when I applied 2 years ago there was 354 applicants and 90 were accepted at UW, there were 350 applicants at BCC and they took 40. All of the programs in this area have this many applicants. Just call the schools and ask how many applied last year.

<3Medical · Jan 2, 2009

I plan on going to the Transfer Thursday for Nursing. Hopefully they'll give me an idea of how good my chances are of getting in there based on my whole "package."

I heard today from a fellow CNA that even Shoreline is tough to get into (for the ADN program). Something about a point system?

mochii · Jan 13, 2009

I am currently a UW undergraduate who's applying to the UW School of Nursing this year too. Deadline is in 3 days, and I am still frantically working on my essays. Has anyone gone to SPU? I'm considering applying there as well...

But private schools cost sooo much. I don't know how I'm going to pull that much money out of my butt.

jrsabean · Jan 27, 2009

i am a wsu student in spokane. i graduate this may. one thing that the wsu program does offer is a part-time program. essentially these students complete the bsn program in 5 semesters, as opposed to 4. i think that this will also help your chances of getting into the wsu program. plus, if you are put on the waiting list, you will either get a part-time spot or be bumped up to a full-time student. as the other wsu student mentioned i would highly recommend looking into the spokane campus. personally, i could never sit through an entire day of lecture that is all on the tv. i don't know how these students make it through the day! also, i feel like spokane has more options for clinical rotations. as far as the application process goes, there is an interview. and yes, you will pull your questions out of the box. you will sit with about five other faculty members. i recommend having someone you know "quiz" you on questions. the morning of my mom drilled me and i ended up doing really well in the interview. also, wsu college of nursing is an amazing school. i will always remember my professors. their dedication, passion and love for nursing and teaching is blatantly obvious. i couldn't picture myself at any other nursing school. good luck with interviews and just take some deep breaths, you will do great!

daisyfleur70 · Feb 5, 2009

I applied to UW and am currently biting my nails and waiting to hear how I fared. I was planning to apply to other programs, but I missed a few deadlines as I prepared my app for UW, so I am applying to SPU, and I'll apply to some of the community college ADN programs too... (Highline and TCC and maybe Shoreline).

Good luck to everyone else who applied. The website says they got 361 applications for 90 something slots... *fingers crossed*

2bcurious · Feb 6, 2009

Daisy,

I am in the same boat as you. Aside from knowing that will be getting an email sometime between now and the 15th... in order to be invited or not invited to the essay session on the 18th. Do you have any more info than that? Please post when you get an email/feedback or hear anything! Best of luck to you!