RN to BSN Program | BSN@Home
Where we help you go where you want to be
Open Doors to New Opportunities
If you are a registered nurse (RN) with an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), equivalent degree, or diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program, and are seeking a bachelor’s degree, the BSN@Home program could be your pathway.
Designed for working nurses, all required coursework is online, so you can earn your degree without relocating.
Applications Open:
- August 1–October 1, for January start
- December 1–March 1, for September start
Program Highlights
Online delivery
1.5-2.5-year time frame
Badger alumni benefits
Your BSN@Home Experience
BSN@Home is flexible, career-focused, and designed to fit your life. If you’re a registered nurse with an associate degree (ADN), this fully online RN to BSN program helps you move into leadership or specialized roles—on your schedule.
Join a Flexible Degree Program
Our fully online, asynchronous courses are designed with your busy schedule in mind. Choose from seven-week or 14-week formats and study when it works best for you—though there are set deadlines.
Your Clinical Experiences
One required clinical involves about 60 hours of hands-on experience, along with related class assignments. Students arrange their own placements—with support from clinical placement coordinators—and can often find opportunities close to home.
Dynamic Capstone Experience
As you near graduation, you’ll complete a personalized capstone course that brings everything you’ve learned together. This experience is tailored to your interests, enhances your professional practice, and helps you apply your knowledge.
Unique Statewide Collaboration
The UW–Madison School of Nursing is one of six Universities of Wisconsin System campuses offering the BSN@Home program. You can learn from experts in the field across the state.
You’re going to have bumps, but there’s so much flexibility with this program, which is huge. Having a program that understands we’re all working nurses and coming from different backgrounds is a big help.
BSN Program Points of Pride
8th
Nationally ranked BSN program according to 2026 U.S. News & World Report
96%
NCLEX pass rate on the first attempt
98%
Graduate employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months
$82,170
median base salary for 2025 graduates according to the 2025 UW–Madison First Destination Survey
We offer funding support—here’s how!
BSN to RN Badger Nurse in Action
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Rising Star
A first-generation college graduate, Dayne Krachey chose the BSN@Home program at UW–Madison for the flexibility, networking, and leadership development it offered. Today, he’s a Rising Star at Grant Regional Health Center, leading…
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UW–Madison School of Nursing’s Undergraduate Program Ascends to No. 8 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
2026 rankings place School of Nursing’s BSN program in top one percent of programs nationwide.
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UW–Madison Ranks #3 for Best Online Nursing Program
The School of Nursing’s BSN@Home program ranked third in the country for best online nursing programs, according to Nurse.org, the largest website and community of nurses online.
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Q&A with Steffanie Walker ’21
Steffanie Walker ’21 reflects on her thirteen-year journey to getting a BSN and how the BSN@Home program allowed her to achieve that dream.
Get Support for Your Career
At UW–Madison, you will get connected to the Badger nurse community of alumni willing to mentor and support you in your career.
A BSN can open doors to teaching, management, and professional specialization. The BSN@Home program builds on those skills in a way that stimulates critical thinking and provides the professional perspective necessary for a leadership role.
Frequently Asked Questions
The current BSN@Home tuition is $452 per credit.
At a minimum, students complete 31 BSN@Home credits. Students who must complete outstanding non-nursing general education coursework will incur additional tuition costs.
Tuition rates for all BSN@Home nursing courses are the same at all participating universities. Visit Universities of Wisconsin BSN@Home for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. For more information, visit our Financial Support page.
Please direct this question to your employer.
Almost all required BSN@Home coursework is offered exclusively online.
The first class (CNP 306) requires one half-day campus-based meeting during the first semester. CNP 519 Capstone Clinical requires one half-day on campus and approximately 135 clinical hours (60 with a preceptor).
Dates are set well in advance so students can request time off work.
The program follows a traditional semester system. New students may start in the fall or spring term.
Yes. The BSN@Home program is designed for working nurses. Students typically enroll in 1–2 courses per semester. Summer term is optional.
Students should begin with no more than two courses in their first term. After that, they may take up to three courses per term (up to two in summer).
Explore Our BSN@Home Program
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Suite 1100 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
admissions@nursing.wisc.edu
608-263-5180