UW Transfer BSN 2019

NICURN2020 · Feb 27, 2019

That math was tough! Trying to think positive! I really hate waiting, but here we go. Best of luck to all of us. Let's try to keep busy and the time will fly by. Soon we all be on this site, chatting about whether we are in or not. It would be great if we all could be the next "future Husky Nurses" ?

berserk_angel · Feb 27, 2019

Right? Even though I felt happy with my essay, the more time that passes the more I start to worry over how uncompetitive I must be compared to other people in the applicant pool. It's sooooooo easy to imagine getting a rejection email?

It doesn't help that when people ask me what I'm doing/what I'm studying and I tell them I applied to UW Nursing, they make that face like "oh yeah good luck with that...." Or worse "Oh really!! That school is so competetive! I have xyz number of friends who planned on getting into that program and ended up majoring in Public Health instead :/" Well that's just great! Lol

NICURN2020 · Feb 28, 2019

@berserk_angel Let's just try to keep our heads up and think positive. I know that can be difficult, especially since we did this same thing last year. But try to find the positive in this situation. Things do happen for a reason. This group of future Huskies will offer support and reassurance. And if we do get the old rejection email, we will pick ourselves up and move on to the next plan in our life...........OMG this is so crazy difficult!! ?

berserk_angel · Feb 28, 2019

I really like that idea of being future husky nurses . I reeeeeally hope it becomes reality! Although it is just my first time applying, we should bear in mind that being invited to the essay means the committee envisioned each of us as potentially being a good fit for the program. Honestly even if I don't get any further, Just being invited to the essay is a big honor.

Although of course , I would rather we all just GET IN!!! *Throws vase*

berserk_angel · Mar 11, 2019

How's everyone holding up? Just a little over a month left..in previous years they sent the notifications early but last year they took their full time, and I think probably this year as well. Seeing as how 80 spots is still 16 less than the usual 96.

orange_T · Mar 11, 2019

Very anxious....

Some comforting words I received from my supervisor is that at this point, the UW Nursing admissions is probably aiming to diversify the incoming cohort, as well as choosing the ones who have demonstrated through their application, the best fit with program.

I myself, am picking apart my application, about everything I could have done better. Very, very stressful. If anything, I aim to reapply to the BSN and ABSN programs this fall!

Hope everyone is well! ?

Remeber that life goes on!

berserk_angel · Mar 12, 2019

Yes, I too am trying to mentally gear up as though I will have to reapply. I'm working on leaving the hospital I'm at currently to volunteer somewhere new for more varied experience...like a needle exchange program or supporting individuals with disabilities.

A&P 2 is kicking my butt right now. Is anyone at BC currently planning on taking microbio next quarter?

Ketamean · Mar 12, 2019

@berserk_angel

Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst. Have you applied to any other schools? I'd absolutely love to attend UW, but not enough to wait a year to reapply.

m.higgins5 · Mar 13, 2019

You guys make me feel better in knowing I’m not the only one still stressing. I’ve started to accept the fact that I might not get into a nursing school this year, so I’ve been looking for a new MA job just to get some new and different experience under my belt. I definitely don’t want to be an MA forever!

berserk_angel · Mar 13, 2019

@Eddie.T Nope,I haven't applied anywhere else. Since I haven't finished all my prereqs yet, I'm still ineligible to apply for many schools this round...but if there's a next round, I will be eying at least Seattle U. I've heard such wonderful things about their program. Problem is, even with their $15,000 per year scholarship packages, it's so crazy expensive..I just really don't know. Have you applied to other schools? I recall @bluepurplegreen mentioning interviewing for SU, I think a couple of other people on this thread mentioned it as well.

Madeline, your words reach my SOUL. I have only been an MA for 6 months and even though I am working at an extremely short-staffed, high turnover clinic (i.e I imagine that other places would be less stressful) I just feel so ready to expand my scope of practice. You have so much experience, I'm sure UW will very seriously consider you. We're all twiddling our thumbs and trying not to think about it just as much as you are, I promise! XD

Cashlee, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2019

Only a few more weeks until we find out (hopefully). I’m currently waiting on a decision from SU so honestly all my attention has been on that right now. I’m sure once I get a response, I’ll be going crazy waiting to hear back from UW too! I feel you, @m.higgins5 and @berserk_angel, I’m an LPN and love what I currently do, but I’m ready to become an RN already! This is year two of applying for me so I’m really hoping that this year is my year.

Ketamean · Mar 13, 2019

@berserk_angel I actually ran into the same issue! I still have classes that run into summer. The only two programs I could apply to was UW and George Washington University on the east coast. I mean UW will always be my first choice but GW is my plan B. It's also an accelerated program at a private school so it's going to cost me a pretty penny.

It's also nice to hear from people applying to the program with years of CNA/LPN experience. I hope you guys get in!