University of Washington (UW) - ABSN 2020

[Ann Briones]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to start a forum for those applying to University of Washington's ABSN program for Fall 2020. I'm applying from California and unfortunately, I don't have any healthcare experience working directly with/under nurses as I'm an ophthalmic technician. I graduated last year with a BS in Health Science with a focus in Community Health.

Any feedback/advice on becoming a stronger applicant are welcome, or sharing your progress in the application is great too! Thanks! ?

[mileaht]

Hello,

I just received an email and was not admitted either. Congrats to those who got in! Does anyone know if we would know if we were on the waitlist?

Thanks!

[Samantha Conway]

Hi, mileaht! I believe the email will specify whether you were denied or placed on the waitlist! But I have not received either, so I may be completely wrong!

[DaniJeanB, LPN]

34 minutes ago, Samantha Conway said:

Hang in there, DaniJeanB! I might be right there with ya! I’ve got three more applications to polish off this season. One defeat could lead to countless victories! Keeping my mind positive. I know everyone in this application pool was VERY competitive! Don’t take this hit too hard, I’m sure you’re more than qualified to be a nurse! It’ll come! (I say this for my sake too! ? )

Thanks girl! I’ve got a plan and I’m gonna make it happen! You will too. I’m thankful because if this program didn’t exist I don’t know if I would have even considered going back to school. But now I’m committed and determined! Good luck with your other apps, you’ve got this!!

[MountainLoveMama]

I got my rejection email at 4:27PM. Good luck everyone. I hope to work with you in the future as the best nurses EVER:)

[Samantha Conway]

Hi! I made the wait list! ..... but I’m number 59. ? I’ll focus all my energy on those three remaining applications!

[nursinghopeful2020]

Does anyone know how many people from the wait list make it in each year on average?

[Samantha Conway]

Last year they went through five, the year before they went through eight!

At least, that’s what I read on the previous forums!

[nursinghopeful2020]

Hm I saw this on the ABSN 2019 forum

[Samantha Conway]

Man, I was not looking at the right forums! ? Sorry about that! Don’t mind me here, my head must be somewhere in the clouds!

[Lusashi, BSN, RN]

I got an e-mail at 5:38 PST stating that I have been placed on the waitlist in position #14! I am incredibly grateful and relieved!!

Today was a long day full of tough emotions - fear, anger, panic, sadness, self-pity... I know there are at least a few hundred of you out there feeling the same way. The only thing that made me feel better was reading the comments on this thread. I am so impressed with the level of support and genuine encouragement coming from you all, even those who were not accepted this time. It has totally validated my decision to apply. I really hope I can become a part of your community someday! And I wish the best for all of you. Onward~

[reb2526]

Hey guys, don’t give up! Last year I was number 37 on the waitlist and then was accepted to the UW BSN program by changing nothing but my essays. This year I was accepted to the ABSN by mimicking what I did last year on the BSN. I really think it comes down to how you present your experiences and your understanding of nursing. I would be happy to give anyone some pointers!

[lnclark90]

Did you defer your acceptance to the BSN or decline in hopes of getting into ABSN? I would enjoy some pointers as I am just finishing my BSN application.