Nursing Admissions

Master of Nursing Admissions

As of the 2007-08 Academic Year, GRE scores are no longer required for the MN application.

Admission to the Master of Nursing program is competitive and based on acceptance by the UW Graduate School and the Nursing Program at the University of Washington Bothell. The following are required:

What if I don't have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing?

An associate of arts degree or diploma from a nationally-accredited RN program, in combination with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, is acceptable when applying for the Master of Nursing program. RNs with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees are also required to take demonstrate knowledge and competence in two areas:

These requirements can be met in the following manner:

1. Take the corresponding courses in the BSN curriculum:

BNURS 412 Nursing Care Systems

Introduction to analyzing current health care systems and their effectiveness in achieving desired health outcomes for selected client populations from a systems perspective. Emphasizes key features of interface between clients and health care professionals and environmental factors and organizational structures that influence the transaction. Usually offered Winter and Spring quarters.

BNURS 408 Community Health Nursing: Care of Populations in the community.

Examination of community health nursing theories and concepts related to the nurse's functions in providing care to populations, families and individuals within community settings. Socio-cultural, political, epidemiological, mental health and economic issues influencing local, national and international community health problems and health care delivery are explored. Usually offered Winter and Spring quarters.

With a modified independent practicum and project assignment for BNURS 409 below.

BNURS 409 Community Health Nursing Practicum

Students will apply community health nursing concepts and theories in the care of multi-cultural and high risk individuals, families and populations across the life span. Emphasis is on practicing interdisciplinary health care, advocacy, collaboration in partnership with the community in order to promote health and prevent illness, disability and disease. Usually offered Winter and Spring quarters.

2. As an alternative to taking one or both of the courses or exams; a petition can be written and submitted to the Admissions Committee. The petition must demonstrate the applicant's knowledge or experience in the areas of

Please see the following guidelines for the petitions.

Petition: Leadership and Management in Nursing.

Submit a letter from a professional nursing colleague describing your leadership contribution to your organization or profession.

The researchers James Kouzes and Barry Posner have developed leadership theory based on personal stories of leadership. Write an account of and analyze your own personal leadership story. You may use their book as a reference.

Kouzes, J. & Posner, B.(2002). The Leadership Challenge (3rd ed). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass(available from Amazon.com) .

Petition: Community Health Nursing

Submit a written petition indicating how you can demonstrate through your education and clinical experience the achievement of the following objectives.

  1. Evaluate the relationships between political, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors in the health care delivery system and community health nursing practice in the community.
  2. Evaluate model programs designed to targets specific high risk behaviors and diverse populations.
  3. Understand and apply principles of health promotion and disease prevention across the life span with individuals, families, and communities.
  4. Apply theories and models of health education to individuals, families, and aggregates
  5. Analyze the impact of community events and trends on community health nursing.
  6. Identify ethical, environmental, political, and economic factors that influence the health of individuals, families, and aggregates in the community.
  7. Evaluate specific advocacy, health education, and community organization strategies utilized to facilitate health promotion and change in the community.
  8. Use suitable avenues of communication to work collaboratively with clients and other members of the health care team in the community settings.
  9. Apply the nursing process with individuals, families, and aggregates experiencing a variety of health care concerns in order to support self-care agency.
  10. Apply a knowledge base community health nursing and related sciences to providing care to clients in a community context.
  11. Develop an awareness of the community resources for health care.
  12. Demonstrate the professional nursing role characterized by accountability, critical thinking, self- directed learning, cultural competence, and leadership in the community.

An example of the preferred format for a Community Health Nursing Petition is available upon request.

For more information about the petition process/format or registering for the courses through UW, Bothell Nursing, contact the Graduate Program Adviser at (425) 352-3238.

Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) Status

It is possible to take graduate courses without being admitted to the Nursing Program. Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) enrollment is beneficial to those who are interested in professional development or beginning work toward a graduate degree. A Graduate Nonmatriculated student is a post-baccalaureate student who wants to take graduate courses, but who has not been admitted by the Graduate School to a degree program. GNM status allows qualified students to earn graduate credits in an area of interest. A total of 12 credits can apply toward a graduate degree. This status is not available to international students on F-1 visas. Acceptance as a GNM student does not imply nor does it confer priority for later admission to the Graduate School for pursuit of a degree.

Priority deadline for fall admission is March 1st. Please contact the MN advisor about space-available admission.