DNP Information Session: UW School of Nursing Application Details

DNP Information Session

Todays Session > Quick overview UW School of Nursing Dates and other important information Eligibility checklist What track is right for you How to apply General application tips > Resume > Letters of Recommendation > Essay Questions Question #1, #2, #3, and #4 Optional Statement & Online timed questions > Q & A

UW School of Nursing > Located on the Seattle Campus > State of the art simulation learning lab > Work with nationally and globally acclaimed faculty > Community partnerships with a number of local hospitals, clinics, and agencies across WA State > Graduation rate in the high 90%

Dates and Other Important Information > 2025 DNP application deadline: January 15, 2025, by 11:59 pm (PST) > No GRE required > Offer notifications usually go out by the end of March and no later then April 15 of the academic year you are applying to > Program length Nine quarters academically Two and a half years of real life

PhD vs DNP PhD DNP Program of Study Terminal research degree in nursing science to conduct research to advance the science of nursing Terminal practice degree in nursing to improve health outcomes and translate research into practice Curriculum Focus Commitment to research career Commitment to practice career Practice Hours None 1,000 hours of clinically- focused learning Project No Yes Dissertation Yes No Program Outcomes Contribute to health and healthcare improvements through the development of new knowledge and dissemination of results Contribute to health and healthcare improvements through advanced practice and leadership

What Makes Me A Competitive Applicant/General Application Tips If applying to our Acute Care tracks applicants are recommended to have one year of recent direct patient care as an RN in acute, critical, emergency, or similar care setting Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track applicants are recommended to have one year of recent direct patient care as an RN in psychiatric and mental health, behavioral health, or similar care setting Have a clear understanding of the role/community you are applying to Communicate that you understand what the DNP is about vs PhD or MSN

What Makes Me A Competitive Applicant/General Application Tips continued What has informed your track choice Communicate that you understand and are prepared to handle the academic rigor of graduate study The essay, letters of recommendation, and resume should reinforce one another

Eligibility Checklist A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, or a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 semester/90 quarter graded college/university credits accredited by a national accrediting body, recognized by the US Department of Education (e.g., CCNE, NLN, ACEN) An in-process or earned bachelor s or master s degree in nursing A nursing degree must be completed prior to beginning your program of study Domestic by the start of the program Active unrestricted WA State RN license International by the time of application If you hold an ARNP license, that must also be active and unrestricted in Washington state

Eligibility Checklist continued Proof of English language proficiency (including spoken), if your native language in not English, regardless of citizenship. More information provided on the International Applicants page https://students.nursing.uw.edu/policies/son-memoranda/memo-31-essential-behaviors-for-gcpapn-dnp-masters-and-rn-bsn-students/ https://students.nursing.uw.edu/policies/so n-memoranda/memo-31-essential-behaviors- for-gcpapn-dnp-masters-and-rn-bsn- students/ Meet the Essential Behaviors for DNP students https://students.nursing.uw.edu/policies/son-memoranda/memo-31-essential-behaviors-for-gcpapn-dnp-masters-and-rn-bsn-students/ https://students.nursing.uw.edu/policies/son-memoranda/memo-31-essential-behaviors-for-gcpapn-dnp-masters-and-rn-bsn-students/ https://students.nursing.uw.edu/policies/son-memoranda/memo-31-essential-behaviors-for-gcpapn-dnp-masters-and-rn-bsn-students/ 3 quarter-credit (or equivalent) course in descriptive and inferential statistics with a minimum grade of 2.0 within in the last 5 years this must be completed before program start, January 2020 to September 2025 https://portagelearning.com/courses/mathematics/math110 Portage Learning: https://portagelearning.com/courses/mathe matics/math110 https://portagelearning.com/courses/mathematics/math110

Which Track? > If you are not sure which track you would like to apply to please visit our website to learn more about each track https://nursing.uw.edu/academics/dnp/ > You must select a track when applying > Interested in multiple tracks? You will have to apply to each track separately

How to apply > Applying to the UW DNP program is completely online > All DNP applicants will be charged an application fee > It is HIGHLY recommended that you save a copy of each essay response and your resume for your own records. You will be unable to access them once you have submitted your online application > Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

How to apply continued > To create your application, go to https://apply.grad.uw.edu/portal/gr_app > Program Selection Application type: graduate > Find a program: by degree > Filter by degree: doctoral > Select you program: Nursing-Doctor of Nursing Practice > Concurrent Application: Yes or No > Program Requirements Quarter/year starting program: Autumn 2025 > Application Questions Specify track/Interest: FNP, PHSL, NM, etc.

How to apply continued > Report ALL postsecondary colleges and universities attended regardless of whether you received a degree. List schools in chronological order, entering the most recent first and the earliest last. > Transcripts Upload a complete transcript for each college/university you have attended regardless of whether you earned a degree Current/former UW students must include a UW transcript Unofficial transcripts are acceptable It is your responsibility to upload a legible transcript for each school you If you completed a degree at a school, it must show the degree with the award date If you accept an offer of admission to the DNP program, the Graduate School will ask you to send an official transcript showing completion of a previous degree

Resume Organize your resume the exact way it is listed in the instructions The Admissions Committee looks for evidence of leadership, independent decision-making skills, and responsibilities Be descriptive, give the Admission Committee/Faculty context

Resume continue Include Put List in Include your full name, address, email address, and phone number on the first page Put your name at the top of any additional pages Under each heading, list in chronological order (with most recent first) Agency name Dates of employment Bullet points of key responsibilities and accomplishments

Resume continue > Professional and/or community activities > Unique experiences > Avoid lengthy narratives (Pro-Tip) > Follow the tips on the directions (Pro-Tip) > Proofread!!!!

Resume continued degree, university, date of degree earned, and major Education title of position; institution; relevant experience; leadership at work; if a new grad, list clinical practica and locations Clinical experience Employment history list jobs not included in clinical experience Professional and community activities name of agency or group, dates, experience Certifications and licenses

Resume continued Awards, honors or merit scholarships name of award, year awarded, agency Languages you speak in addition to English including, but not limited to, presentations, publications, leadership in student organizations, research experience, advocacy activities Any unique experience you think is relevant

Letter of Recommendation One academic recommendation One clinical recommendation The third letter can be either academic, clinical, or a community recommendation NO personal recommendations, i.e., friends or family Three letters of recommendation are required Pro Tip: Meet with the individuals who are writing your letters of recommendation Talk about your goals, what program you are applying to, and what you want your letter or recommendation to reflect Individuals will be sent an email to fill out the form, tell them that it may go to their junk/spam inbox

Letter of Recommendation continue > One letter should be completed by someone who has supervised you during your hands-on healthcare experience and can speak to your future ability to function in your chosen role (DNP). > Pro Tip: Get a letter from an individual who has an advanced practice degree in the track you are pursuing. For example, if you are applying to the FNP track try to get a letter from a practicing FNP you know

ADMISSIONS ESSAYS: Overview Compose and save your admissions essay responses as a word document Copy and paste into the text box Address each essay question separately Each essay has a limit of 750 words All essays should be solely your work without any outside help Artificial Intelligence (AI) Editors Writing coaches Friends Family "Outside help" includes editing or suggested content changes made by someone other than yourself. You may ask someone to proofread for spelling or grammar errors. Format/style is your choice-be consistent

ESSAY #1: TRACK SELECTION > Indicate which track you are applying to. > Explain why you are interested in this role for your future practice. clinical nurse specialist nurse-midwife nurse practitioner population health nurse

ESSAY #1: TRACK SELECTION continued > Explain why you are interested in your chosen population for your future practice Women Pediatric adults/older adults Families Communities > Include a discussion of specific experiences that led you to make this decision. > Make sure that you clearly articulate that you understand the role you are applying to

ESSAY #2: BACKGROUND AND CAREER GOALS Describe significant experiences that have contributed to your interest in pursuing a clinical doctorate (the DNP degree) at the University of Washington (UW) Clearly specify outcomes you wish to gain from graduate/doctoral study above and beyond preparation for a specific role discussed in Essay #1. clinical nurse specialist, nurse- midwife, nurse practitioner, population health nurse

ESSAY #2: BACKGROUND AND CAREER GOALS continued Think about why doctoral study at the UW is the right place to facilitate your career goals Why is now the right time for you professionally and personally to make the commitment of time, energy, and resources that graduate school requires A good starting place for this essay is to look at the DNP Essentials and the UW DNP Program Goals outlined on the UW School of Nursing website

ESSAY #3: HEALTH EQUITY > Health inequities exist at all levels of healthcare. How do you see your future role as a DNP- prepared nurse in 1) addressing the health inequities that exist. 2) addressing how inequities impact care in your chosen specialty/track? > Please cite any articles used to discuss health inequities specific to your track/specialty

ESSAY #4 Briefly describe a situation in which a team you were or are on did not work effectively to meet the healthcare outcome(s) of a patient/client, group, or population served. Reflect on what you as a team member could have done differently and describe an alternative approach.

OPTIONAL STATEMENT Background information about yourself that you want to share Transcripts Information that you feel is relevant that is not reflected in other parts of your application Resume Academic achievements First generation

Deadline Deadline January 15th 11:59pm (PST)

Thank you! Questions??? Please email asknursing@uw.edu Simone Nelson snelson@uw.edu