University of Wisconsin, Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing is the nursing school at the public, four-year University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. Its prelicensure pathway centers on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the school also offers graduate study such as MSN, DNP, and PhD options. The undergraduate program is campus-based, while some graduate offerings may include online or hybrid coursework depending on the track. Students can expect to build core skills in health assessment, evidence-based practice, pharmacology, patient safety, communication, leadership, informatics, and community and population health.

The BSN is typically completed over four years, and the school prepares students for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The School of Nursing is recognized through its association with a major research university and is known for preparing nurses for clinical practice, advanced study, and leadership. It is also CCNE-accredited. Compared with nearby nursing programs, UW–Madison offers a larger research setting and a broader range of graduate pathways.