Choose Your Path
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This 2-year nursing program, part of a 4-year BS degree, prepares pre-nursing, transfer, and second-degree students to handle real-life health care situations and apply the latest evidence in nursing practice.
RN to BSN Online | BSN@Home
This fully online BSN program is tailored for registered nurses with an ADN (associate's degree in nursing) to help graduates advance into teaching, management, and professional specialization roles.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
If you have a non-nursing bachelor's degree and want to become a nurse, you can earn your BSN in just 12 months. This program prepares you to become a nurse leader ready to quickly start your career.
School Nurse Certificate
Earn your school nurse certificate within your BSN nursing program or as a practicing RN with a BSN. This collaboration with the School of Education prepares nurses for roles overseeing health services in Wisconsin schools.
96%
NCLEX pass rate on 1st attempt
99%
employed or enrolled in grad school within 6 months
#1
nursing school in Wisconsin
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Don't take our word for it...
Students share why they chose the UW–Madison School of Nursing for their undergraduate education.
Using Nursing to Build the Way to Better Health Care Environments
Igor Kleytman ’08, CPEN, uses his nursing experiences to consult with medical facility designers.
Resilient by Nature
Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.
Embodying the Wisconsin Idea
Joseph Green x'25 talks about his journey from growing up on a farm in Monroe to developing a passion for bedside nursing and serving rural communities.
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"The students and faculty are all very supportive. They all want you to succeed, and no one will ever judge you for reaching out for help."
Spencer Meyer x’25