ABLE SCHOLARS

Advancing BIPOC Learning & Engagement

Nursing Progression Project
Funded by Human Resources & Services Administration

ABLE Scholars offers a community of support for students from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) backgrounds to progress from pre-licensure associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs to RN-BSN to Master of Nursing and the DNP or PhD particularly in the advanced practice areas of nursing education and public health. Our collective community network aims to build capacity with multicultural nursing organizations to mentor BIPOC students and nurses.

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Quarterly meetups with the ABLE community
Support and resources from the ABLE team
Monthly newsletter
Streamlined admissions process for the UWB and UWT RN-BSN
Workshops, faculty lectures, and more

Professional Development

You asked and the ABLE Team delivered videos by Kristen Labrecque, Natural Sciences & Professional Career Advisor at UW Bothell.
Building Your Professional Presence
Part I: Resumes
Part II: LinkedIn Networks

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Lunch & Learns – NEW ABLE Scholars are invited to lunch and learn with members of the ABLE Team. As the academic year begins, we want to say hello and provide you with lunch in between your classes! We are excited to connect with you and have you meet each other! Here are those lunch dates:

UWT MN 1st years: Tuesday, October 1st 12:30-1:30pm in CP 324A
UWB BSNs Bothell & Shoreline: Thursday, October 3rd 12:40-1:15pm in UW2-327
UWB MN 1st years: Friday, October 4th 12:15-1:00pm in UW2-327
UWT BSNs All cohorts: Wednesday October 9th 12:00-1:00 pm in CP 303

So You Want To Be A Professor – Thursday | October 24, 2024 | 9:00am-1:30 pm | via Zoom
Can you envision yourself teaching nursing students at a community college, university, or as a clinical instructor? Jumpstart your journey with this unique workshop, hosted by the Washington Center for Nursing (WCN). Save the date! Zoom link and more details to come!

Professional Development Workshops for Nurse Educators

Prepare for the types of interviews, presentations, and salary negotiations you will experience when applying for and becoming a nurse educator. Learn to respond to questions effectively using the STAR technique. Pick presentation topics that teach a lesson, come across authentically, and make an impact on your future colleagues. Learn techniques to negotiate salary for your new job. Presented by the HRSA ABLE Scholars Grant and WCN.

Workshop #1: Interviewing
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm PT
Where: Zoom link coming soon

Workshop #2: Presentation Best Practices for Interviews
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm PT
Where: Zoom link coming soon

Workshop #3 Salary Negotiations
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (Tentative Date)
Time: 11:30am –1:00pm PT
Where: Zoom link coming soon

Let’s Talk About Graduate School –Thursday | November 7, 2024 | 6:00pm-7:00 pm |via Zoom
Interested in graduate nursing studies? In this hour, you will be able to connect with current UW MN and Population Health DNP students, get the inside scoop on these programs, and learn what life as a graduate student is really like. Come join us and gain insights and valuable advice to help you choose the right degree for your goals!
Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99555972735

ABLE Support Team

The ABLE support team is here to help! We are offering drop in to virtual ‘office hours’ for questions, support, or scholarship applications.
Contact the ABLE support team at ablenursing@uw.edu