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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 60,000
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Nursing
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 60,000
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-01-
2023-10-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The Accelerated BSN program is a 12-month, 49-credit program designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree seeking a career in nursing. The intensive program requires students to complete approximately 1 credit per week. Upon completion, graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, qualifying them to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become Registered Nurses (RNs). RNs can work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Accelerated BSN program is a 49-credit, 12-month program designed for students who already hold a bachelor's degree or higher and wish to transition into a nursing career. It is an intensive program, with students completing approximately 1 credit per week.


Careers:

Graduates of the program earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, which qualifies them to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become Registered Nurses (RNs). RNs can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and long-term care facilities.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:


SCHOOL OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field from an accredited institution, completed by the program start date.
  • Admission to UW–Madison as a post-undergraduate degree-seeking student (separate application required)
  • Minimum college-level cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Completion of the prerequisites listed below with a grade of C or better in each course and a minimum combined GPA of 2.75.
  • The first four prerequisites (science courses) must be completed by the application deadline and within seven years of the program start date. All prerequisites must be complete before the program start date.
  • Chemistry w/Lab
  • Microbiology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Psychology (introductory)
  • Sociology (introductory)
  • Human Growth and Development

UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Communications Part A: Literacy Proficiency
  • Communications Part B: Comm-B requirement is waived for students pursuing the Accelerated BSN degree only.
  • Quantitative Reasoning Part A: QR Proficiency
  • Quantitative Reasoning Part B: Enhanced QR Proficiency
  • Ethnic Studies
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