Program Overview

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

Program Overview

The Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program at Madison College offers training for in-demand jobs in nursing and healthcare. The program teaches you good judgment and technical competence while providing nursing care to patients of all ages.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Associate Degree
• Area of Study: Health Sciences
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 65 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
• Financial Aid Available: Yes
• Program Transfers: Yes

What You'll Pay

• Estimated Program Cost: $13,948.56
• View Tuition and Fees: Tuition and Fees
• Financial Aid: Applying for financial aid and scholarships help you pay for your education.
• Learn About Paying for College: Paying for College

Program Outcomes

We prepare you to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), to become a Registered Nurse.

• Madison College Associate Degree 2024 Composite NCLEX Score: 98.36% (ACEN Standard 6)
• National Average: 91.16%

Nursing Licensure

Madison College Nursing programs prepare students to obtain the required licensure to be employed and practice in Wisconsin. However, the college does not guarantee that its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure in other states.

Multi-State Nursing Licensure

Wisconsin participates in an enhanced, multi-state nursing licensure compact as of January 19, 2018. Multi-state nurses meet uniform licensure requirements for all participating states, meaning that nurses with a Wisconsin license may be eligible to practice nursing in other states.

Accreditation

The Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the:

• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
  • 404.975.5000 | www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services also approves the Madison College Nursing (RN) program.

Curriculum and Experience

• Nursing Assistant Certification: Proof of certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Assistant course is required prior to petitioning.
• General Education Courses: The following general education courses are required to successfully graduate from the Nursing-Associate Degree program.
  • Speech
  • Written Communication
  • Gen Anatomy & Physiology
  • Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
  • Microbiology-University Medical
  • Contemporary American Society
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
• First Semester:
  • Nursing Fundamentals
  • Nursing Skills
  • Nursing Pharmacology
  • Nsg: Intro Clinical Practice
• Second Semester:
  • Nursing Health Alterations
  • Nursing Health Promotion
  • Nursing: Clinical Care Across Lifespan
  • Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Care Management
• Third Semester:
  • Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1
  • Nursing: Mental Health Community Concepts
  • Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice
  • Nursing Advanced Skills
• Fourth Semester:
  • Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2
  • Nursing: Management and Professional Concepts
  • Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Nursing Clinical Transition

Admission

• To Apply: Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program.
• Admission Requirements: View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
• Petition Process: The petition process is used to determine eligibility for the program.

Petition

• After Admission (Petition Requirements): Complete the Petition Requirements for Associate Degree Nursing.
• Mandatory Workshop: Complete a mandatory workshop in Brightspace.
• Prerequisites:
  • Math (testing, college coursework or bachelor’s degree in related biological science)
  • Chemistry (high school or college coursework)
• Course Requirements:
  • Nursing Assistant (course or Proof of certification as a Nursing Assistant)
  • English 1 or Written Communication
  • Anatomy and Physiology (two courses)
  • Microbiology
  • Intro Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
• Testing Requirement: Within four years applicants = September 1, 2021 to present)
  • HESI: Cumulative score of 75%+
  • ACT: Composite score of 22+

Transfer Opportunities

• UW System Schools:
  • UW Eau Claire
  • UW Green Bay
  • UW Madison
  • UW Milwaukee
  • UW Oshkosh
  • UW Stevens Point
  • UW Superior
  • UW Whitewater
• Wisconsin Private Schools:
  • Carroll University
  • Carthage College
  • Concordia University
  • Edgewood College
  • Lakeland University
  • Marian University
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Mount Mary University
  • Viterbo University
  • Wisconsin Lutheran College
• Out-of-State Schools:
  • Bellevue University
  • Bryant & Stratton College
  • Capella University
  • Chamberlain University
  • Colorado State University Global Campus
  • Franklin University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Purdue University Northwest-Hammond
  • Upper Iowa University
  • Walden University

Career Outcomes

• Program Outcomes: Associate Degree in Nursing program graduates are prepared to:
  • Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards.
  • Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice.
  • Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making.
  • Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations.
  • Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.
• Graduate Summary:
  • Number of Program Graduates: 174
  • Number of Surveys Sent: 161
  • Number of Surveys Returned: 94
  • Percent of Surveys Returned: 58.4%
  • Available for Employment: 92
  • Percent Available for Employment: 97.9%
  • Not in Labor Market: 1
  • Percent Not in Labor Market: 1.1%
• Graduate Employers:
  • Agrace HospiceCare
  • Alden Estates Of Jefferson
  • Aurora Health Center
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
  • Banner University Medical Center
  • Capitol Lakes
  • Central Wisconsin Center
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
  • Dept of Veterans Affairs
  • Divine Savior Healthcare
  • Edgerton Care Center
  • Fort Health & Rehabilitation
  • Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Interim Healthcare
  • Meriter Hospital
  • Mile Bluff Medical Center
  • Oakwood Village
  • Prairie Ridge Health
  • Private Individual
  • Sauk County Health Care Center
  • Sauk Prairie Healthcare
  • Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & Clinics
  • Select Specialty Hospital
  • SSM Health
  • St Clare Hospital & Health Services
  • St Mary's / Dean Ventures
  • Tomah Health
  • Unity Point Health
  • Unity Point Health-Meriter
  • UW Health at The American Center
  • UW Health Hospital & Clinics
  • Watertown Regional Medical Center

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• Nursing Assistant
• Practical Nursing
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