Marquette University
Marquette Nursing provides a values-based education centered on the Jesuit principle of cura personalis (care for the whole person). The traditional BSN is a direct-entry program, meaning students are admitted to the nursing major as freshmen and are guaranteed clinical placements. For career changers, Marquette offers one of the nation's top-ranked Direct Entry MSN programs, available at both the main Milwaukee campus and a satellite site in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The graduate portfolio is equally robust, featuring a DNP with specialized tracks in Nurse Midwifery (ranked #15 nationally) and Nurse Anesthesia. The curriculum emphasizes social justice, leadership, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
In Fall 2024, the college moved into its new home: the 103,000-square-foot David A. Straz, Jr. Hall. This $100+ million renovation doubled the college's previous space and features the Ascension Center for Clinical Simulation. This elite facility occupies two full floors and includes an operating room suite, high-fidelity intensive care rooms, and a studio apartment for simulating home-health scenarios. Students begin clinical rotations in their sophomore year, rotating through top-tier partners such as Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and the Zablocki VA Medical Center. The efficacy of this immersive training is reflected in the 2025 reporting, which confirmed a perfect 100% licensure pass rate for BSN graduates—a feat that solidifies Marquette as a leader in nursing excellence.
Compared to other programs, Marquette is distinguished by its Direct-Entry MSN hybrid model in Pleasant Prairie and its Nursing Disciplinary Honors program, where students conduct original research with faculty mentors. The university’s strong reputation leads to incredible career success; as of March 2026, 100% of responding nursing graduates from the Class of 2025 reported being in roles directly related to their career goals within six months of graduation. Admission for freshmen is highly competitive, typically requiring a strong emphasis on high school science and math performance.
Do you manage this facility? Claim your profile now to suggest edits to this page.
Manage your clinical education on Nursa
Programs
A BSN is a 4-year university RN degree, widely preferred by employers and required for many advanced roles, whose graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN.
An MSN is a 2–3 year graduate degree that prepares RNs for advanced practice, leadership, and specialized roles such as nurse practitioner or nurse educator.
A DNP is the highest clinical nursing degree, taking 2–4 years, preparing nurses for advanced practice, executive leadership, and policy roles—distinct from the research-focused PhD.
A post-graduate APRN certificate is a 12–24 month credential that lets MSN-prepared nurses add or change an advanced practice specialty without earning a second degree.
Address
Manage your clinical education
Find Similar Schools
The White River Junction VA Medical Center is a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in White River Junction, Vermont, serving veterans across Vermont and New Hampshire. It provides inpatient, surgical, outpatient, and mental health care, with academic ties to Dartmouth and a network of clinics covering a rural region.
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving veterans across southeastern Florida. It provides inpatient, surgical, outpatient, mental health, and extended care, with community-based clinics extending access from Palm Beach County through the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee region.
The VA Western New York Healthcare System is a Department of Veterans Affairs network based in Buffalo, New York, serving veterans across western New York. It operates campuses in Buffalo and Batavia, providing inpatient, surgical, outpatient, mental health, and extended care with academic ties to the University at Buffalo.
Stephens College is a private women's college in Columbia, Missouri, founded in 1833 and among the oldest women's colleges in the country. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs including health sciences, with graduate study open to men, on a campus near the University of Missouri.
Pick Up a Job Today
Find per diem PRN job opportunities in your area. High paying CNA, LPN and RN and many more licences are available now.
Join Nursa
Track Your Clinical Placements
Nursa Study helps nursing schools, students, and clinical sites easily coordinate clinical placements.
Learn More