Program Overview

B.S. in Nursing – Accelerated Second-Degree Track

Overview

The B.S. in Nursing – Accelerated Second-Degree Track is designed for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree but want to change careers. This compressed, year-round curriculum enables students to enter the workforce as professional nurses in approximately 16 months, assuming the student has met all of the prerequisites.

Admission Requirements

• Review the list of prerequisite courses for the program.
• We admit twice a year in August/September and in January.

Program Details

• The variety of clinical opportunities, the number of clinical hours (≈ 660 hours) and lab hours (≈ 180 hours), plus participation in at least 15 simulations prepares students to transition to the role of the professional nurse.
• Following graduation, our nursing graduates are highly sought after by health care organizations.

Accreditation

• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and have full approval of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

State Licensure

• MSOE is required by the Department of Education to provide enrolled and prospective students and their parents certain information.
• The information in this section includes disclosures as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008.
• Below is an indication of whether the B.S. in Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all US states and territories.
  • Satisfies Educational Requirements: WI, AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, GU, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MP, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WY
  • Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
  • No Determination Made: CO, DC, HI, KY

Graduate Outcomes

• 100% of our 2023–24 graduates from the nursing program are fully employed, enrolled in graduate school or enlisted in a branch of the military after graduation.

Faculty

• Get to know our distinguished nursing faculty.

Facilities

• The Ruehlow Nursing Complex is a technology-rich experiential learning and simulation center that trains the nurses of tomorrow.