2026 rankings place School of Nursing’s BSN program in top one percent of programs nationwide.
ABSN program
Nursing Through a Different Lens
For Will Joyce ’25, the nursing journey wasn’t linear. But after years in the classroom and time spent traveling through Europe, he had what he calls an “epiphany” which led him to UW–Madison’s accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program.
A Badger Nurse Bond Built Through Mentorship
In a world that often feels disconnected, the Badger Nurse Mentorship Program is fostering a community of connection — one conversation, one coffee, one shared story at a time.
Providing the Best Care Possible: Meghan DeBot’s Journey Into Nursing
Meghan shares what drew her to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and highlights the supportive cohort, dedicated professors, and sense of community that helped her thrive.
#MyBadgerSummer – Foundations of Nursing Class
A peek inside the summer Foundations of Nursing Practice class, where ABSN students increase their confidence, while learning essential nursing skills.
Q&A With Sophie Butkiewicz, BSN’25
Sophie Butkiewicz talks about her experience in the accelerated BSN program, her passion for planetary health, and why she’s proud to be a Badger nurse.
ABSN Program Featured in Wisconsin State Journal
The Wisconsin State Journal recently featured UW–Madison’s accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) program in their article, “Become a Badger nurse in just 12 months.”
Where Are They Now? Q&A with Sirirothnak Seng ’20
Sirirothnak Seng ’20 talks about why she loved the ABSN program and the journey to her current position in the cardiovascular ICU at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, working with patients who have had heart and lung transplants.
Aniqueka Scott Moulton ’19
A member of the first cohort of the ABSN program, internationally educated Aniqueka Scott Moulton is a registered nurse for UW Health, working in the acute medical/progressive care unit where the team specializes in respiratory illness, including patients with COVID-19.
UW Changes Lives: Got a bachelor’s? UW-Madison nursing degree could be just 12 months away
The first class of students in the accelerated bachelor’s of science in nursing at the School of Nursing graduated in May 2019, after a year of intensive training. The one-year ABSN program responds to Wisconsin’s shortage of nurses, while offering adults a second chance at a satisfying, well-paying job.