Academics

Bachelor of Science Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares women and men for careers in professional nursing in hospitals and other health care agencies. The program provides a foundation for progressing to positions of increased responsibility, leadership, and continued education in graduate programs.

The curriculum includes courses in nursing as well as liberal arts and sciences. The nursing component (junior and senior year) includes lectures, laboratory, and clinical courses. Nursing courses emphasize clinical decision-making and the application of theoretical knowledge. Clinical experiences are offered in hospital settings and in community health settings. Elective courses in general education and in nursing permit students to pursue individual interests.

Students have the opportunity to complete the nursing component of the program at either the UW–Madison campus or the Western Campus located at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Upon successful completion of the program at either location, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from UW–Madison School of Nursing.