WCTC AAS Nursing-Associate Degree to UWM RN to BS in Nursing Completion
The Nursing AAS degree at WCTC prepares students to become registered nurses. Coursework covers educational concepts such as:
- Professional nursing standards of integrity and responsibility
- Communicating information using multiple sources
- Theory-informed decision-making
- Nursing care for diverse populations
- Teamwork in a health care setting
- Safe and effective care practices
The Nursing Completion BS at UWM provides additional education for registered nurses. Students grow professionally, learn leadership concepts and build relationships with peers.
Both programs emphasize:
- Practical communication skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal relations
The Nursing Completion BS may be taken in-person, fully online or through the Flexible Options program.
The transfer pathway below follows the Wisconsin Technical College System articulation agreement between WCTC’s AAS in Nursing & the RN to BS in Nursing completion program at UWM. To have as many courses transfer as possible, follow the course substitutions marked with an asterisk.
For more information about nursing transfer pathways between WCTC and UWM, fill out the below form:
WCTC Courses and the UWM Equivalent
| WCTC Course | Credits | UWM Course | UWM Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801-136 English Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 101 | Elective/Prereq for English 102 |
| 801-198 Speech* | 3 | COMMUN 103 | Humanities GER |
| 806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | BIO SCI 202 | A&P I |
| 806-179 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | BIO SCI 203 | Natural Science with lab GER/A&P II |
| 806-197 Microbiology | 4 | BIO SCI 101 | Natural Science with lab GER/Microbiology |
| 809-188 Developmental Psychology | 3 | NURS 203 | Social Science/Cultural Diversity GER/Growth & Development |
| 809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies* | 3 | SOCIOL 224 | Social Science GER/Sociology |
| 809-198 Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 101 | Social Science GER/General Psychology |
| 543-101 Nursing Fundamentals 543-102 Nursing Skills 543-103 Nursing Pharmacology 543-104 Nursing: Intro to Clinical Practice 543-105 Nursing Health Alterations 543-106 Nursing Health Promotion 543-107 Nursing Clinical Care across Lifespan 543-108 Nursing Intro to Clinical Care Management 543-109 Nursing Complex Health Alterations I 543-110 NSG: Mental Health & Communication Concepts 543-111 NSG: Intermediate Clinical Practice 543-112 Nursing Advanced Skills 543-113 NSG: Complex Health Alterations II 543-114 Nursing Management & Professional Concepts 543-115 Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice 543-116 Nursing Clinical Transition | 33 | Block credit transfer to reach 60 | Associate Degree in Nursing |
| Total WCTC Credits | 60 |
UWM Courses to Fulfill Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
| UWM Course | Credits | UWM Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 102 | 3 | Oral & Written Communication – Part A |
| MATH 102,103, 105, 108, or other | 3 | Quantitative Literacy – Part A |
| Language Other than English | 0-8 | May be met by two years of high school or two semesters of college |
| Various course options | 3 | Art GER |
| Various course options | 3 | Humanities GER |
| Various course options | 0-3 | History Requirement (may also apply Humanities GER) |
| CHEM 101 | 5 | Natural Science/Chemistry |
| CHEM 103 | 5 | Natural Science/Biochemistry |
| BMS 232 Intro to Nutrition | 3 | Natural Science/Nutrition |
| UWS NSG 407 Found Prof Nursing Practice | 3 | Nursing major requirement |
| UWS NSG 441 Chronic Care Management | 3 | Nursing major requirement |
| UWS NSG 446 Research, Evidence-Based Practice | 3 | Nursing major requirement/Quantitative Literacy – Part B |
| UWS NSG 447 Leadership & Management | 3 | Nursing major requirement |
| UWS NSG 453 Information Management & Healthcare Tech | 3 | Nursing major requirement |
| UWS NSG 454 Community Health Nursing | 3 | Nursing major requirement |
| NURS 445 Capstone Seminar & Practicum | 3 | Nursing major requirement/Oral & Written Communication – Part B |
| UWS NSG/NURS coursework – varies | 9 | Nursing Electives |
| Coursework as needed to reach 124 | 6 | Electives |
| Total UWM Credits | 64 | |
| Total WCTC & UWM Credits | 124 |