cbmiller

Hi new applicants..... As I am not applying to the UW SON program this coming year, i graduated in 2009. I do have some advice, if you are interested: 1. make sure to go to the informational meeting --> they tell you exactly what you need to do for the application and how to make yourself a highly qualified candidate 2. While the minimum requirement for applying is 100 hrs of in field experience, most accepted applicants have over 1,000 hours of experience. Most of them are working a hands on care - NAC, ward clerk, EMT, etc - I personally- worked as an aide at a nursing home, home health, provided health care in underpriveleged countries, and volunteered a full week every year for 5 years at muscular dystrophy camp, cancer 3. Don't let people get to you.... you don't have to have a 4.0 GPA to be accepted, you will just need to have strengths in the other areas. 4. UW has an emphasis on nursing on a global level - if you have interests/desires to go this way- voice them! 5. Make sure to be up-to-date on HIPAA policies- my essay question had to deal with this issue, stay up to date on current health issues in the news, etc as well for the proctored essay. 6. The letter of recommendation.... UW staff highly stress the importance of having an RN that you have worked with closely complete the letter. They really do not want to hear from a physician or any other medical professional. I suggest having an RN you have worked with complete it... not just an instructor. make sure every thing is completed by following the directions they give you.... they judge you on this! They will disqualify you if you can't follow directions. Hope that helps some!!!! Good luck, its a great program, and I love my career as a nurse. Chelsea