ABLE SCHOLARS

Advancing BIPOC Learning & Engagement
Nursing Progression Project
Funded by Human Resources & Services Administration
Open to all nursing students, 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.
Community of Support
- Quarterly meetups with the ABLE community
- Support and resources from the ABLE team
- Monthly newsletter
- Streamlined admissions process for the 56³Ô¹ÏÍøB and 56³Ô¹ÏÍøT RN-BSN
- Workshops, faculty lectures, and more
Events
Organizing and Managing Sources Workshop
Are you unsure about how to keep track of your sources? Do you have questions about how to use citation management apps like Zotero? Then this workshop is for you! This will be an online workshop walking through the best practices for organizing and managing sources.
Day: Thursday, April 10, 2025ÌýÌý
Time: From 5-6 pmÌýÌý
Where: Zoom – ÌýÌý
Host: Jacqueline Richards, Writing CoachÂ
Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Workshop
Presentation skills are something that we develop over time. As a student, I’ve been nervous about public speaking and presenting work, and I want to share some tips/tricks that have worked for me. Join me for this online workshop to learn some great approaches to tackling presentations.
Day: Thursday, May 1, 2025Â
Time: From 5-6 pmÌýÌý
Where: Zoom – ÌýÌý
Host: Jacqueline Richards, Writing CoachÂ
Nursing Education and Public Health Nursing Seminar
We’re inviting a panel of 56³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates to share their expertise as learners and leaders in nursing education and public health.
Day: Wednesday, May 14Â
Time: 6:00±è³¾-7:30±è³¾Ìý
Where: Zoom – ÌýÌý
Host: Selina Mohammed. 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell ProfessorÂ
Professional Development
You asked and the ABLE Team delivered videos by Kristen Labrecque, Natural Sciences & Professional Career Advisor at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell.
Building Your Professional Presence
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. Â
Contact the ABLE support team at ablenursing@uw.eduÌýÌý

ABLE Retention Specialist
Melanie Singson

ABLE Retention Specialist
Jacqueline Richards

ABLE Retention Specialist
Erin McFeely