Master of Nursing

How to Apply

To determine if you meet the admissions requirements, please check the admissions requirements.

Application Forms

Master of Nursing Application Instructions
Master of Nursing Application Form
Conviction/Criminal History Information Forms
Reference Form (you will need 3 copies of the Reference Form)

Your application is complete only when we have received both your application to the UW Graduate School and your application to the UW Bothell Nursing Program.

Apply to the UW Graduate School.
To apply to the UW Bothell Nursing Program, download the pdf files at right, complete the required forms, and submit them to our office with required accompanying documents. If for some reason you are not able to download forms, you may contact us (see below) and ask that the forms be mailed to you.

International Applicants

If you are an International Applicant learn more about additional instructions (PDF) for completing your Nursing Program application.

Special Requirements

Admission to the Master of Nursing program is open to any professional nurse licensed to work in Washington who has graduated from an NLN-accredited nursing program with a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Admission also requires either a BSN or baccalaureate degree in another field.

For the non-BSN candidate, competency examination scores of at least 2.0 are required in professional nursing and community health nursing content. Successful completion of a three-credit basic statistics course, a personal goal statement relevant to the program objectives and a professional resume describing educational background and experience in professional nursing practice is also required.

What kind of experience(s) is preferred in applicants?

Professional goals should be in congruence with program outcomes.
Registered nurse in the U.S.
Last 90 graded credits 3.0 GPA or better
Evidence of clinical practice experience in the U.S. in professional role.
Ability to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.

GRE Scores

GRE Scores are no longer required for admission to the Masters of Nursing Program. Some students may decide to take the exam or have taken it some time previously. You can have the scores sent to the University of Washington Graduate School to include in your file. They are not required as part of the consideration for acceptance into the MN program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it be possible for me to continue working while I am enrolled in this program?

Most students continue to work while they are enrolled in the program. Full time students are advised to work part time, however, as are nurse managers.

WA State/University Tuition Exemption--can I use it?

Tuition Exemption can be used for a limited number of UW Bothell Nursing or Bothell Health courses on a space-available basis only. Make sure to read the UW Bothell Tuition Exemption Policy.

What if I already have my Masters?

RN's who already have a Master degree in Nursing are welcome to come back as Post-Master's coursework, research or independent study

Contact Us

Nursing Program Office
University of Washington Bothell
Box 358532, 18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, Washington 98011-8246
Phone: 425.352.3238
Fax: 425.352.3237