Pre-Nursing Worksheet
Last updated April 2013
Pre-Nursing Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program must
complete 90 credits of prerequisites and electives. These requirements
establish the mathematics and life sciences background for success in
nursing courses, provide general education in humanities and social
sciences, and develop good writing skills. All prerequisites and electives
must be completed before beginning the BSN program; not all need to be
completed at the time of application.
Check off courses completed
Applications are due January 15 for admission the following autumn.
Applications and detailed directions are available on the School of Nursing
website at http://www.son.washington.edu. Transfer students should
also submit a general transfer application to the University and must be
accepted to both the University and the nursing program.
Admission is highly competitive. Applicants must have completed three of
the Natural World prerequisites with a cum g.p.a of 3.0 or four with a
cum g.p.a of 2.8. An overall g.p.a of 2.0 is required in all college work. The
average for each entering class is usually about 3.4. A minimum of 100
hours of volunteer or paid health care experience, particularly with nurses
and patients, is required. However, 400+ hours makes an applicant much
more competitive. Applicants also submit a personal statement, a resume
addressing health care experience, community involvement and
leadership, a letter of recommendation from a health-care supervisor,
preferably a nurse, and may be invited to write a proctored essay.
Upon admission to the School of Nursing students complete 87 credits of
nursing courses, consisting of clinical and classroom work, over a period
of two years. Occasional afternoon, evening, and weekend clinicals are
part of the program. More details about preparation and the program
itself are on the School of Nursing website.
Interested students should attend an information session, either in the
School of Nursing or in The Gateway Center, 171 Mary Gates Hall,
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/advising/
workshop.html. Advising is also available to UW students in the Gateway
Center and appointments can be scheduled by calling (206)543-2550.
Transfer students can see an adviser on Thursdays between 1 pm and 4
pm in the Gateway Center.
 Language Skills: 10 credits, min. 2.0 in
each course
 English comp (5)__________
 English comp or W course
(5)__________
 Problem Solving: 8-10 credits; min. 2.0 in
each course
 Q/SR: Choose from Math 107, 111, 112,
120, 124, 127, 144, CSE 142, Q Sci 291, Phil
115, 120, 470__________
 Statistics: Choose from Stat 220, Psych
315, 317, 318, Stat/Econ 311, Q Meth 201,
Q Sci 381, Ed Psych 490 __________
 Visual, Literary, Performing Arts: 15
credits
___________ ___
___________ ___
___________ ___
___________ ___
 Individuals & Society: 15 credits including
 Nurs 201 Lifespan Dev. (5) W, S*
___________ ___
___________ ___
 Natural World: 33 credits; min. 2.0 in each
course
 Chem 120 (5) A, S*
 Chem 220 (5) W*
 Chem 221 (5) Sp*
 Nutr 300 (3) A*
 Microm 301 & 302 (3,2) A, Sp, S*
 B Str 301 (4) Sp*
 Biol 118 (5) A, W, Sp, S*
 Biol 119 (1) A, Sp*
 Enough elective credits to total 93
*Indicates quarter(s) being offered
Chemistry 120, 220, and 221 is the inorganic/organic series required of University of Washington students. UW
students who wish to use an alternate series should consult with an adviser in the Gateway Center. Non-UW
applicants are required to complete inorganic and organic chemistry, usually offered in a two course sequence at
area community colleges.
UW students may sign up for the Pre-nursing Info List, which provides tips and resources for preparing for nursing.
To subscribe, go to https:mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/pre-nursing.
For the community college equivalents of UW courses other than Nursing 201, consult the on-line transfer guide :
http://www.washington.edu/students/uga/transfercourse_equiv.html. The following community colleges offer
equivalents to Nursing 201 Lifespan Growth and Development:
Bellevue .................................. Psych 204
Big Bend...................................... Psy 210
Cascadia.................................. Psych 206
Centralia ................................... Psyc 240
Clark.......................................... Psyc 211
Columbia Basin ........................... Psy 240
Everett .................................... Psych 203
Green River............................. Psych 210
Highline................................... Psych 215
Lower Columbia........................ Psyc 205
Northwest Indian...................... Psyc 201
Olympic................................... Psych 224
Pierce ...................................... Psych 205
Seattle CC System ............ Psy 160 or 206
Shoreline ................................ Psych 204
Skagit Valley ........................... Psych 110
S. Puget Sound.......................... Psyc 220
Tacoma ................................... Psych 206
Walla Walla ............................ Psych 103
Wenatchee ............................. Psych 201
Whatcom ................................ Psych 216
Yakima Valley ................Psych 213 + 214
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