UW-Green Bay Nurse Scholar (BSN) Application

Welcome to UW-Green Bay! Thank you for your interest in the Traditional BSN Nursing program. Direct Admission as a Nurse Scholar is available for high achieving students.

Nurse Scholar applications will be reviewed by the selection committee using the following criteria:

High School GPA,
ACT (if available),
grades in high school or college level science and math courses, and
other non-academic variables (e.g., volunteer, community service, personal statement).

There are a limited number of spots reserved for Nurse Scholars.

Applications are due on April 15th and applicants will be notified by May 1st of their status.

If you have questions about the Nurse Scholar application, contact the nursing team at nursingadvising@uwgb.edu or 920-465-2826.

Nurse Scholar Application

Name:

Address

Personal Email:

Phone:

High School Attended

Upload High School transcript including most recent semester's grades.

Did you submit an ACT score to UW-GB?

Yes
No

Status in Certified Nursing Assistant Course (must be complete by start of spring Nursing courses)

Completed- (date, where taken)
Enrolled (anticipated completion date, where taken)
Not yet completed

Describe any Healthcare Experience/Activities you have (if any)

List volunteer/community service activities

Do you speak a second language (i.e., bilingual)?

Yes (please identify)
No

Communication is a critical skill for nursing professionals. Prepare a personal statement or video (may save to YouTube and insert a link or upload the following file types .mov, .mp4, or .wmv) responding to the following questions. If you need assistance to prepare a video, contact nursingadvising@uwgb.edu or 920-465-2826.

For those desiring to upload a link to YouTube or other video site, upload your link in the next item.

1. What motivated you to select nursing as your academic and career path?

2. Nursing programs are intense, rigorous educational experiences that require perseverance and resilience. Describe a time that you persevered in the face of a significant challenge. What skills or attributes did you employ to overcome the challenge?

3. Is there additional information, not included in the application, that you feel will help us understand more about you and your interest in nursing as a career?

Applicants who prefer to upload a link to a YouTube or other video site, may insert the link here.

Please provide the following information to the person writing your reference letter:

Students applying for admission as a Nurse Scholar are seeking direct admission to UW-Green Bay’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Nurse scholar applicants will be selected based on High School GPA, ACT (if available), grades in high school or college level science and math courses, and other non-academic variables. Students who are accepted as Nurse Scholars must show promise of achieving high academic standards, engagement in their community, a commitment to the health field and Nursing profession, and skills that will enable them to be successful both in and outside of the classroom.

Reference Letters should include the following:

- Your relationship to the student (i.e. how long, in what capacity)

- The student's academic performance, volunteer or leadership experience, time management, and other skills you believe would make them a successful nurse.

Reference letters can be uploaded to this application or the guidance counselor or teacher writing the reference letter can also email it directly to nursingadvising@uwgb.edu by April 15th.

Will you be uploading your reference letter?

Yes
No - Teacher or guidance counselor will be emailing letter to nursingadvising@uwgb.edu

Upload one reference letter from a teacher or guidance counselor

UW-Green Bay (UWGB) is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 Wisconsin Act 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into the nursing program must complete a background check through CastleBranch AND complete a WI Background Disclosure (BID) form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to full admission to the BSN program. Information regarding this process is provided to students immediately upon acceptance into the program. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to clinical placements at the discretion of the clinical agency. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or history of improper behavior, UWGB cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement, the ability to register/take the nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-RN), or graduation within the usual program timing (i.e., 2.5 years of the nursing curriculum).

I have read and understand that I will be required to complete the criminal background check and WI BID form if accepted into the Traditional BSN program

Your Nurse Scholar application will be submitted after selecting "Submit this application"

I would like to submit this application