BS in Nursing BS
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS in Nursing) undergraduate RN program will prepare you to be a science-based, compassionate nurse leader through innovative and quality educational programs for all specialties and settings of practice. Students can take classes at campuses in Milwaukee, Waukesha or Parkside.
The nursing curriculum is divided into two parts: pre-nursing and the professional major. The pre-nursing portion includes two years of prerequisite courses, general education courses and electives. Students are then required to apply to the nursing major. Students will actively engage in a curriculum that prepares professional nurses to respond to current and future health care needs and population health issues. Upon graduation, students are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to earn licensure.
Program Type
Major
Program Format
On Campus
About UWM School of Nursing
As the largest School of Nursing in the state, UW-Milwaukee partners with over 160 clinical agencies to prepare graduates as beginning generalist nurses in a variety of settings. Classroom and clinical experiences provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to begin a nursing career after graduation, including critical thinking, clinical leadership, advocacy and application of the nursing process to deliver care.
The UWM School of Nursing curriculum is divided into two parts: pre-nursing and professional major.
Pre-nursing students take beginning coursework at UW-Milwaukee, UWM at Washington County, UWM at Waukesha, or through UW-Parkside, which is a consortional partner. Students need to complete the following to apply to the professional nursing major:
- English and math competencies
- Prerequisite nursing courses (in curriculum tab). Upon graduation, students are ready to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to earn licensure as a registered nurse.
When admitted to the professional nursing major, students engage in a curriculum that prepares them to respond to health care needs and population health issues. Upon graduation, students are ready to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to earn licensure as a registered nurse.
Undergraduate Program Handbook (PDF)
Scholarships & Funding
We understand that financial support is important to every student. A variety of options are available to help students finance their education at UWM, including over $500,000 in nursing scholarships & funding awarded annually, as well as loans, grants, student employment, fellowships, military education benefits and more.
The BS in Nursing curriculum provides students an opportunity to explore health care at a broad level while completing the required UWM General Education Requirements (GER) in the first two years. The final two years of the program prepare students as professional nurses through courses, clinical experiences and simulation.
Year 1
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Algebra | MATH 102 or MATH 105 | 3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO SCI 202 | 4 |
| Intro to Psychology | PSYCH 101 | 2 |
| College Writing and Research | ENG 102 | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity in Health Care | NURS 101 | 3 |
| Freshman Seminar | NURS 103 | 1 |
| Chemical Science | CHEM 100 | 4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO SCI 203 | 4 |
| Any Sociology | SOC | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Perspectives in Health Care | NURS 102 | 2 |
Year 2
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | CHEM 101 | 5 |
| Growth and Development | NURS 203 | 4 |
| Genetics and Genomics | NURS 251 | 2 |
| History and Humanities GER | 3 | |
| Humanities GER | 3 | |
| Survey of Microbiology | BIO SCI 101 | 4 |
| Survey of Biochemistry | CHEM 103 | 4-5 |
| Clinical Nutrition | BMS 332 | 2 |
| Art GER | 3 |
Year 3
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Role I: Foundations of Professional Practice | NURS 351 | 2 |
| Clinical Nursing Skills 1 | NURS 354 | 1 |
| Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics I | NURS 399 | 4 |
| Health & Illness Concepts I: Introduction | NURS 352 | 3 |
| Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice | NURS 398 | 3 |
| Clinical Practicum I: Foundations | NURS 353 | 3 |
| Professional Role II: Provider of Care | NURS 420 | 2 |
| Clinical Nursing Skills 2 | NURS 423 | 1 |
| Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics II | NURS 400 | 4 |
| Health & Illness Concepts II: Acute and Chronic Conditions | NURS 421 | 3 |
| Concepts of Evidence-based Nursing Practice | NURS 419 | 3 |
| Clinical Practicum II: Acute & Chronic Conditions | NURS 422 | 3 |
Year 4
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Illness Concepts III: Lifespan | NURS 431 | 3 |
| Health & Illness Concepts IV: Population Health | NURS 432 | 3 |
| Clinical Practicum III: Population Health | NURS 433 | 3 |
| Nursing Informatics and Technology | NURS 434 | 3 |
| Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics III | NURS 435 | 3 |
| Professional Role IV: Leading in Complex Situations | NURS 476 | 3 |
| Health & Illness Concepts V: Complex | NURS 477 | 3 |
| Transition to Professional Practice | NURS 480 | 3 |
| Clinical Practicum IV: Clinical Intensive | NURS 478 | 3 |
- Academic Advisor - UWM at Waukesha
- radkeh@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6172
- Waukesha Campus (C106) & Washington County campus
UWM Campus Deadlines
March 1
(Fall start)
December 1
(Spring start)
School of Nursing Professional Application Professional Major Deadlines
January 2
(Fall start)
July 24
(Spring start)
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