{"id":1789,"date":"2016-01-15T13:16:27","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T13:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2026-03-24T17:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T00:15:35","slug":"admitted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/graduate\/mn\/admitted","title":{"rendered":"Admitted students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Congratulations on your acceptance to the Master of Nursing program. We look forward to welcoming you to the <a href=\"\/nhs\/about\">School of Nursing &amp; Health Studies<\/a> and supporting you throughout your graduate studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dean Welcome\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B4BFuehySYs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next steps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Complete our new student Health &amp; Safety requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to UW Tri-Campus immunization requirements using Med+Proctor, complete the program&#8217;s Health and Safety requirements before registering for fall quarter as follows: <em>1) an initial background check 2) proof of RN license 3) completion of a criminal disclosure form. <\/em>A registration hold is placed on your student account and removed once the requirements are complete and approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a <em>UWB MN CastleBranch account<\/em> (links below). Purchase the following two &#8220;packages&#8217;. <strong><em>If you have an existing UWB RN-to-BSN CastleBranch account, first contact the Health and Safety Coordinator, Jennifer Kirstein at <a href=\"mailto:uwbnursingcompliance@uwb.edu\">uwbnursingcompliance@uwb.edu<\/a><\/em>. <\/strong>If you are having any technical difficulties, contact CastleBranch at (888) 723-4263.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initial background check:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.castlebranch.com\/UH80\/spif\/UH82\/UH82bg\">Purchase package code UH82bg<\/a> to complete. <em>$54.00 fee.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RN license verification <em>and <\/em>criminal disclosure form:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.castlebranch.com\/UH80\/spif\/UH82\/UH82imel\">Purchase package code UH82imel<\/a> (aka the compliance tracker-eLearning Tracker) to access\/upload documents. <em>You will see a larger set of clinical requirements which can be completed at a later date.<\/em> Scroll to bottom of page and agree you&#8217;ve read the instructions. Then, download the criminal disclosure form to complete\/upload and send a screen shot or license verification letter from the DOH for your RN license proof. <em>$64.99 fee.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sign up for an academic planning session, program orientation and our student success workshops.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic Planning Session<\/strong>: Remote- Various times are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excellence in Graduate School<\/strong>: Remote-Thursday, September 4th, 4:30-5:15 pm. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduate Library and Writing Center Orientation<\/strong>: remote: Thursday, September 17th, 4:30-5:45 pm. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program Orientation<\/strong>: in-person-Thursday, September 24th, 1:00-4:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-angled-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.uwb.edu\/portal\/nhs-mn-onboarding\">Sign up here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Get started with IT, student email, registration, and resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Activate your <a href=\"https:\/\/it.uw.edu\/get-started\/students\/\">UW student email and Two-Factor authentication<\/a> (2FA)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/it\/service-catalog\/teaching-learning\/tech-lending-program\">UWB IT<\/a> if you will need to borrow a laptop and need a Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/strong> (first come\/first serve).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register for fall classes. <\/strong>Once you&#8217;ve completed the initial health and safety requirements, register. Registration and scheduling information is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/registrar\/time\/spring-2024\">Quarterly Time Schedule<\/a> (select School of Nursing and Health Studies then Master of Nursing (BNURS). \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for BNURS 504 and 525 for full time study <strong>or<\/strong> BNURS 525 only for part-time study. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need help registering? Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/registrar\/how-register\">How to Register Guide<\/a>, contact the graduate advisor or wait until the Academic Planning Session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/graduate\/sample-schedules\">program plan of study<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Familiarize yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/academic-calendar\/\">university academic calendars<\/a><\/strong>. Day one of university instruction is Wednesday, September 30th and the first in-person nursing class is October 9, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/itconnect.uw.edu\/tools-services-support\/teaching-learning\/canvas\/canvas-help-for-students\/\">how to use Canvas<\/a><\/strong> (the online tool you will use for classes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the Graduate Student Handbook (<\/strong>located in Canvas-the graduate advisor will provide you access)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow up with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/financial-aid\/\"> Office of Financial Aid <\/a>for questions regarding aid<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.uw.edu\/current-students\/u501-graduate-school-orientation\/\">UW Graduate School self-paced Online Orientation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Familiarize yourself with and access the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/student-affairs\">student support services<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;which include, but are not limited to, the Student Parent Support Program, Veteran\u2019s Services, and Disability Resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated March 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on your acceptance to the Master of Nursing program. 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