Interested in a graduate degree in nursing? Apply to UW Bothell!

Interested in a graduate degree in nursing? Apply to UW Bothell!

Calling all RNs! University of Washington Bothell has spots reserved for Training Fund Members in their Master of Nursing Program, starting Fall 2021.

This program is one of the top graduate nursing programs in the country. The Master of Nursing program prepares RNs for advanced nursing roles in a variety of settings such as …

  • Nursing leadership.
  • Nursing education.
  • Public Health
  • And more!

Many graduates obtain jobs as nurse leaders, school of nursing faculty, clinical education specialists, managers, administrators, directors, change agents, and care providers promoting and implementing programs designed to improve patient outcomes. Accepted students have options to specialize in nursing education, administrative leadership, population health or a general specialization.

This is a hybrid program with in-person and online classes. Classes meet every other Friday, five times a quarter.

Training Fund Members can apply for Tuition Assistance. UW Bothell has a variety of funding options such as the Nurse Faculty Loan program, which cancels 85 percent of a loan over four years post-graduation. There are also scholarships available!

Learn more about the program and how to apply here. Apply for Tuition Assistance today to be connected with your Regional Education Navigator.

Hey Pro/Tech workers – Take full advantage of conference benefits!

Bored? Want to bring something new to your job? Attend a conference with the Training Fund’s help!

The Training Fund provides Professional and Technical workers up to $1,500 per year (as reimbursements) to attend local and national conferences.* Professional and Technical workers also have professional development money available to them.

Use your benefits this year!

Many members use both of their benefits to attend conferences and lower their personal cost. Here’s how it works…

  • Pro/Tech Conference funding can cover the cost of travel (hotel, transportation expenses, etc.) and registration fees.
  • Pro/Tech Professional Development benefits can cover the cost of attending a conference, like registration fees.
  • Both benefits require members to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The deadline to apply for a ProTech Conference Award is Wednesday, September 1.** Apply today!

*Applications must be submitted before the conference.

**For conferences between September 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022.

Fall workshops start soon – sign up today!

Fall workshops start soon – sign up today!

The Training Fund works to support members during their educational journey in many ways. This includes regular workshops to help members achieve success while at work or school.

All of our workshops are now virtual! Attend from the comfort of your home while learning new skills or getting advice on career development. Fall workshops start soon, sign up today!

Personal Statement Workshop

The Personal Statement Workshop helps members write effective personal statements so they can improve their chances of getting accepted into programs. The workshop introduces the process of writing an excellent personal statement while being supported by a Training Fund Personal Statement Tutor.

The next workshop is from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on October 20 via Zoom.

Sign up for the workshop.

Resume Workshop

Our Resume Workshop helps members create and polish their resumes so that they can improve their chances of standing out when applying for jobs as they work towards advancing their professional careers.

What You Will Learn:
  • Clear advice on what resume format healthcare employers prefer.
  • Recommendations on how to professionally frame your accomplishments.
  • Connections to resources including the Training Fund’s Employment Services.

The next workshop is from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on September 23 via Zoom.

If you have recently graduated from a program, are planning to graduate soon, or are just job hunting at a Training Fund employer partner, you are highly encouraged to sign up for this workshop! Sign up today.

Statistic Prep Workshop

Our Statistics Prep Workshop is a 3.5 hour intense primer to help you get ready for your statistics class! Learn an overview of statistics concepts you’ll need to master, strategies for successful completion of the class, and how stats matters in your healthcare career.

The next workshop is from 6 – 9:30 p.m. on Setpember 15 via Zoom.

Sign up for the workshop.

TEAS test workshop

Prepare for the TEAS test with the Training Fund! If you are planning to apply for nursing school in the next six to nine months and the programs require a pre-nursing entrance exam (like TEAS, PAX, or Kaplan Pre-Nursing), be sure to attend this workshop. Attendees have raised their TEAS scores by more than 20 points! The workshop is FREE for training fund members. We’ll the mail you prep resources for your pre-nursing exam, which includes online and paper practice tests.

The next workshop is from 1 – 3:30 p.m. on October 2 via Zoom.

Sign up for the workshop.

Don’t wait – Apply for Tuition Assistance today!

Considering going back to school or continuing your degree? Don’t hesitate, apply for Tuition Assistance now!

The deadline for tuition assistance applications is October 15, 2021, but planning for school today will help you succeed tomorrow.

You can use tuition assistance for…

  • Tuition to an approved healthcare education program.
  • Books, fees, entrance/placement exams.
  • And more!

Hear from our member Brittany Pyle about the benefits of going back to school with Tuition Assistance.

Visit our Tuition Assistance page to learn more or email .

Money for School is waiting for you!

Money for School is waiting for you!

There’s more than one way to pay for school…

Join the Virtual Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair

Worried about how to fund school this year? Have you considered applying for scholarships or grants but ended up confused by the process? Join our first ever Virtual Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair!

Training Fund Regional Educational Navigators will be available multiple times in July to show you how to apply for financial aid, answer all of your questions, and help you set up time for a one-on-one meeting with your Navigator.

Learn about: 

  • How to apply for FASFA, WASFA, the Washington College Grant along with state, federal and private grants.
  • What scholarship resources are available.
  • How to get assistance with applying for funding resources.

Virtual events held on:

  • Monday, July 12 from 1 – 2:30 pm – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvd-6hpjIiE9R-8WCIPO_8dFQ1i4kk5tk_
  • Thursday, July 15 from 8-9:30 am – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrd-igqTopHNKlfdEc1shrfhDxdta0gKJD
  • Saturday, July 24 from 11 am – 12:30 pm
  • Monday, July 26 from 6 – 7:30 pm

Register in advance or find a link to the event the day-of on our calendar.

For more information contact us at (425)255-0315 or email us at