UW Seattle 2021 ABSN

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Hi everyone! I was wanting to start a forum for those of us applying to the ABSN program at the University of Washington for Fall 2021. It would be cool to get to know some applicants especially with COVID 19 as a huge factor in our academics and health care experience. I graduated this Spring from UW Seattle with my degree in Medical Anthropology and Global health with a minor in gender women, and sexualities studies. My overall undergrad GPA was a 3.35 and my natural world GPA is around a 3.5. I’ve been working as a med tech and caregiver at an assisted living facility since March with direct care with covid 19 patients. I also have experience volunteering in guatamela for over a month a few years ago, and have conducted research at UW on indigenous centered care. I also plan on applying to the early admissions to DNP for midwifery! Looking forward to hearing from you all!

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Hi! thanks for starting the forum and yes as you said these are such unsettling times I am glad we have this space to support each other. I also plan on applying to the ABSN and was contemplating also applying for the early entry DNP since I really want to end up as a Nurse-Midwife. But I am not sure if I am a good candidate since I don't have any practical experience in birthing centers. Do you know if they look for that specifically for the DNP?

I graduated this May from McGill University with a double major in Gender studies and Psychology with a CGPA of 3.5. Have experience as a daycare infant teacher, EMT, and 2 international internships in hospitals from a couple of years ago.

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Hi, thank you for starting this post! I am also applying this year. I have my BA in Human Development and Psychology with a cumulative GPA of 3.68. My NW GPA is 3.69. I've been working as a CNA for six years, the last four of which I worked in a Progressive Care Unit of two different hospitals. I'm a little concerned that my Community Involvement on my resume is weak. I really don't have a lot to put there. My SO is in the military and we move around a lot so I don't tend to do a whole lot other than work. I've done some fundraising in part of a committee at one of my previous jobs so I'll include that, but that is pretty much it. I tried to find volunteer opportunities at the last minute but struggled due to COVID.

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Hi everyone! I'll also be applying to the ABSN program for next fall! I am just about to graduate from UC Davis with a degree in biological sciences. My cumulative GPA is a 3.94 and my NW GPA is 3.96! I have interned at my local hospital in the neurological surgery department and am now a personal caregiver for adults with developmental disabilities in my community. I also run and compete with my school's club cross country team!

COVID has definitely been a struggle for obtaining more healthcare experience, and I'm curious to see how it affects this round of application cycles.

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Hi everyone! I graduated from Saint Mary's College CA in 2019 as a biochemistry major with a 3.7. Since graduating I worked as a scribe in two ED's but had to stop due to covid. I am still finishing up some pre-req courses but as of now my NW GPA is a 4.0. I have traveled to Tanzania, Puerto Rico, and the Brazilian Amazon participating in community development, education, food security, and hurricane relief projects. I also have research experience in a synthetic organic Chemistry lab. I am excited to begin my nursing career, hopefully at UW!! Are you guys applying to other schools? How are you feeling about the application so far? Good luck to every one :)

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On 8/24/2020 at 10:29 AM, mhack said:

Hi everyone! I graduated from Saint Mary's College CA in 2019 as a biochemistry major with a 3.7. Since graduating I worked as a scribe in two ED's but had to stop due to covid. I am still finishing up some pre-req courses but as of now my NW GPA is a 4.0. I have traveled to Tanzania, Puerto Rico, and the Brazilian Amazon participating in community development, education, food security, and hurricane relief projects. I also have research experience in a synthetic organic Chemistry lab. I am excited to begin my nursing career, hopefully at UW!! Are you guys applying to other schools? How are you feeling about the application so far? Good luck to every one ?

Oh WOW! a couple of my friends also go to SMC! UW seems pretty competitive compared to the other schools I’m applying to (Samuel Merritt, Loyola Chicago, Linfield, and CSU Northridge) but it’s definitely my #1! The app has been okay, I’m mostly just nervous for the proctored essay!

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Hi guys! How is everyone feeling about the application? I know we are expected to have our admission decisions next month! I’m nervous... how did the proctored essay go for everyone?

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Hello!

Yes, I applied for the 21/22 ABSN cohort. I am graduating from Western Washington University next quarter with a bachelors in human services. 
The proctored essay wasn’t so bad! What did you all think? I wonder if we all had the same essay prompt.
I’m nervous and excited to see if I will be offered a spot in the program!

I currently live in Bellingham, WA, and I have a family, so I will combine commuting, with some nights spent in Seattle. I’m thinking of renting a room, or something simple like that. 

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Is anyone here planning on applying to regular BSN too? 

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Yes I plan to apply for the regular BSN program as well

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On 11/11/2020 at 10:01 PM, Iz44 said:

Hi guys! How is everyone feeling about the application? I know we are expected to have our admission decisions next month! I’m nervous... how did the proctored essay go for everyone?

hi everyone! I am so nervous since we are getting closer and closer. does anyone have an update on when we are supposed to hear back? I know its typically mid December, but I wasn't sure if they are still on track with that timeline. 

I was definitely surprised by the proctored essay question and had to take a minute to gather my thoughts. I am pretty nervous about it, I am not sure if I interpreted the prompt correctly. Just trying to stay positive!!

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I’m nervous too. For the essay I thought we’d be asked about hypothetical care situations. So I’m hoping I did OK. I have it in my head that they said dec 15 but I can’t find that anywhere so I may be incorrect.

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