BS to MN in Nursing

MN

The BS to MN program option offers a nursing master’s program that builds on an existing nursing baccalaureate degree. Students choose between the nurse educator, professional development practitioner, or unit manager tracks in this program. One year of clinical experience is required for the nurse educator track.

Students can choose to progress part time or full time through the 42-credit curriculum.

BS to Master’s of Nursing

Fall Start, Full-time Option (36 credits total)

Year 1

Fall (12 credits)

Spring (12 credits)

Year 2

Fall (12 credits)

Fall Start, Part-time Option (36 credits total)

Year 1

Fall (6 credits)

Spring (6 credits)

Summer (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall (6 credits)

Spring (6 credits)

Year 3

Fall (3 credits)

Spring (6 credits)

Prerequisites

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) to be considered for admission.

An upper-level, undergraduate statistics course must be completed within the last five years with a minimum grade of “B” or better.

While prerequisites do not need to be completed to apply to the program, they must be completed prior to the start of the program. We strongly encourage you to consult with an advisor prior to applying to discuss your plan for meeting the requirements.

Application Process

To be considered for admission, all applicants must apply to the Graduate School’s application system at this website. Select the “Apply Now” button in the upper right corner and on the new page, find College of Nursing on the left column. Then select Nursing, then select Nursing MN –RN/BS to MN.

Complete online Graduate School Application and do the following:

• Pay a nonrefundable application fee.
• Upload unofficial transcripts from all schools attended, regardless of how long ago it may have been. Applicants will be required to submit official transcripts after an admission offer is accepted.
• Upload current professional resume.
• Submit the names and email addresses from three different people who are willing to submit a reference for you. They should know about your academic experience and potential for graduate study in nursing. Once the email addresses are submitted, the Graduate School will generate recommendations to your references.
• For international students only, upload evidence of English proficiency: The language of instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is English. All international applicants must provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Inter-national English Language Testing System (IELTS), with some exceptions. Minimum test scores and exceptions are located on the Center for International Education/CIE website. Email questions to: isss@uwm.edu.
• Upload personal statement: Three to five pages, double-spaced, addressing the following:
  • Reasons for pursuing nursing as a career, specifically the CNL role
  • Strengths you will bring to the profession
  • Career goals
  • Description of leadership, work and volunteer experience
  • Life challenges or other information you would like the admissions committee to consider
• Upload a copy of your current Wisconsin Nursing License, including license number.
• Upload cover sheet available on application in the Questionnaires section.