Bachelor of Science
Where individual initiative makes collective impact
Choose Your Path
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Whether you’re a pre-nursing student, transferring from another school, or pursuing a second degree, this two-year program will give you the skills and confidence to care for patients in real-world health care settings, using the most up-to-date, evidence-based practices.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Already have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree? This program is designed for motivated individuals who want to become a nurse—fast. In just one year, you’ll earn your BSN and be fully prepared to launch your career with the skills, confidence, and leadership qualities today’s health care teams need.
RN to BSN Online | BSN@Home
Flexible, career-focused, and designed to fit your life. If you’re a registered nurse with an associate degree (ADN), our fully online RN to BSN program helps you move into leadership, teaching, or specialized roles—on your schedule.
We prepare you for success
96%
NCLEX pass rate on first attempt
99%
employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months
8th
2026 Best Undergraduate Nursing Program
U.S. News & World Report
(5th among public universities)
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.
Don’t take our word for it…
Students share why they chose the UW–Madison School of Nursing for their undergraduate education.
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Learning and Growing Together
How Mentor and Mentee Navigated Their Transitions Together.
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Two Badger Nurses, One Lasting Connection
How Maya Korol ’26 Found a Mentor — and a Friend — in Ann Brewer ’84.
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Where are they now? Alumni Spotlight: Faleasha Gallagher ’19, MPH’21
Faleasha Gallagher ’19, a Poynette native, realized her dream of becoming a Badger nurse. From CNA roles to ICU care, she’s served through the pandemic and now works in a trauma ICU.
Badger Nursing Careers
97%
of respondents said UW–Madison prepared them for their career
$82,170
median base salary for 2025 graduates
(over 5% of students received a hiring bonus)
84%
of respondents had a job secured before they graduated
Top Employers for BSN Graduates:
Aurora Health Care
Mayo Clinic
Northwestern Medicine
SSM Health
UnityPoint Health
UW Health
Department Types for BSN Graduates:
Critical Care / ICUs
Emergency & Acute Care
General Medicine & Med-Surg
Maternal & Pediatric Care
Specialty Medical (Oncology, Neuro, Cardiac, Transplant)
Surgical & Procedural / Orthopedics
* According to the 2025 UW–Madison First Destination Survey
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Undergraduate Admissions
Suite 1100 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
admissions@nursing.wisc.edu
608-263-5180