RN to BS to MS Program

Admission Process | Information | Overview | To Be Considered

Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is nationally known for high quality graduate, professional and research programs.  The School of Nursing offers an accelerated program designed for individuals who have received their nursing preparation in either an associate degree or diploma program, have been practicing in the field and are seeking additional education. Faculty recognizes that many RNs who return for the baccalaureate degree go on to attain the Master of Science degree.

The accelerated track is for highly motivated RN and academically eligible (3.0 GPA-above) students whose educational goal is masters or doctoral preparation.  This track allows selected individuals to accelerate through the BS and MS programs. Students are considered for the accelerated track after admission to the BSN@Home program and completion of a designated confirming course. They conduct program planning with an undergraduate advisor and graduate faculty member in anticipation of admission to the MS program.

Students substitute Master's-level credits for baccalaureate-level credits while earning the BS.  Credits awarded upon completion of graduate-level courses count towards the baccalaureate degree.  If students demonstrate graduate-level competency (grades of B or better) and are successfully admitted to the master's program after completion of the BS, the corresponding number of credits will reduce the masters credit requirement.

Students in the accelerated track must apply to the master's program after completing the BS degree and before entering their first semester of exclusively MS level course work. They must take GREs and meet all other prerequisites for admission to the graduate program.

Application Process

Students must apply online for admission to the BSN@Home Program through the UW-Madison Office of Admissions at www.apply.wisconsin.edu indicating “Nursing (Collaborative Program) ” as their intended major:

UW-Madison Office of Admissions
Armory and Gymnasium
716 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706-1481
(608) 262-3961

To Be Considered for the Accelerated Track:

Students apply to the Accelerated Track (RN-MS) within the School of Nursing after formal admission to the nursing major.  An application to the accelerated track is available from your adviser.

• Satisfactorily complete 54 credits in the areas of social studies, humanities and natural sciences
• Successfully complete a confirming course (CNP 341).
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have one year of professional nursing experience (recommended)
• Provide a written statement identifying personal goals and career plans
• Show evidence of personal qualifications and capacity for graduate study in nursing, including 3 letters of reference

Visit the following web sites for more information:

BSN@Home:         bsnathome.com