  {"id":14458,"date":"2021-02-24T16:08:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T22:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/?post_type=program&#038;p=14458"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:37:55","slug":"mn","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/academics\/mn\/","title":{"rendered":"BS to MN in Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        BS to MN in Nursing                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MN<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\"><strong><em>The BS in Nursing to MN program is currently on hold until Fall 2027. Please contact us with any questions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The BS in Nursing to MN program at UW-Milwaukee offers students a nursing master\u2019s program that successfully builds on an existing nursing baccalaureate degree. Students can choose to progress part time or full time through the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">The primary goal of the nursing master&#8217;s is to prepare graduates to be generalist nurses in a variety of clinical settings ranging from private practices, clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations and governmental agencies. Students acquire the knowledge, values and skills necessary through coursework, clinical experience and research.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Master&#8217;s<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus, Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_b08dc113-4fcb-424c-a4c8-a86221f3ebb8'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=b08dc113-4fcb-424c-a4c8-a86221f3ebb8&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_b08dc113-4fcb-424c-a4c8-a86221f3ebb8'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short\" id=\"h-experiential-learning\">Experiential learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Students in the Master of Nursing program have the opportunity to learn in the new James and Yvonne Ziemer Clinical Simulation Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of two accredited simulation programs in the state of Wisconsin, this center cultivates real-world, hands-on skills in a safe and innovative learning environment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-24086\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/538\/2024\/02\/20230802_TCF_NUR_3212.jpg\" \n                alt=\"nursing students gather to work around a manikin\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/538\/2024\/02\/20230802_TCF_NUR_3212.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/538\/2024\/02\/20230802_TCF_NUR_3212-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                                <figcaption>Master of Nursing students work with one of the simulation center&#8217;s manikins.<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-luaa-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-luaa-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-luaa-how-to-apply\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-luaa-statistics-courses\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Statistics Courses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-luaa-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-luaa-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The BS to MN program option offers a nursing master\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can choose to progress part time or full time through the 42-credit curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-22016\">\n<hr class=\"has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships &amp; Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that financial support is important to every student. A variety of options are available to help students finance their education at 51ÁÔÆæ, including over $500,000 in nursing scholarships &amp; funding awarded annually, as well as loans, grants, student employment, fellowships, military education benefits and more. 51ÁÔÆæ offers generous aid options for students seeking to be nurse educators or nurse faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/students\/scholarships-funding\/\" rel=\"\">Discover more about scholarships &amp; funding<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-luaa-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-bs-to-master-s-of-nursing\">BS to Master&#8217;s of Nursing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fall-start-full-time-option-36-credits-total\">Fall Start, Full-time Option (36 credits total)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 default\" id=\"h-year-1\">Year 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall (12 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrated Clinical Concepts<\/td><td>NURS 733<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biostatistics<\/td><td>NURS 720<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare Organization &amp; <br>Systems Leadership<\/td><td>NURS 804<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education<\/td><td>NURS 716<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring (12 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evidence-Based Practice in<br>Healthcare I<\/td><td>NURS 725<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information Systems to Support<br>Clinical Decision Making<\/td><td>NURS 773<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outcomes &amp; Quality Management<\/td><td>NURS 750<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master of Nursing Education Residency I<\/td><td>NURS 718<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 default\" id=\"h-year-2\">Year 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall (12 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters Project<\/td><td>NURS 785<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Policy<\/td><td>NURS 803<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master of Nursing Education Residency II<\/td><td>NURS 719<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fall-start-part-time-option-36-credits-total\">Fall Start, Part-time Option (36 credits total)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 default\" id=\"h-year-1-0\">Year 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall (6 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biostatistics<\/td><td>NURS 720<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education<\/td><td>NURS 716<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring (6 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare Organization &amp; <br>Systems Leadership<\/td><td>NURS 804<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrated Clinical Concepts<\/td><td>NURS 733<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer (3 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master of Nursing Education Residency I<\/td><td>NURS 718<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 default\" id=\"h-year-2-0\">Year 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall (6 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evidence-Based Practice<br>in Healthcare I<\/td><td>NURS 725<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information Systems to Support<br>Clinical Decision Making<\/td><td>NURS 773<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring (6 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outcomes &amp; Quality Management<\/td><td>NURS 750<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master of Nursing Education Residency II<\/td><td>NURS 719<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-year-3\">Year 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall (3 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Policy<\/td><td>NURS 803<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring (6 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Course Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters Project<\/td><td>NURS 785<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-luaa-how-to-apply\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prerequisites\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Applicants must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from an accredited program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) to be considered for admission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">An upper-level, undergraduate statistics course must be completed within the last five years with a minimum grade of \u201cB\u201d or better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-process\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">To be considered for admission, all applicants must apply to the Graduate School\u2019s application system at this <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Complete online <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\">Graduate School Application<\/a> and do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay a nonrefundable application fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload current professional resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for International Education\/CIE website<\/a>. Email questions to: <a href=\"mailto:isss@uwm.edu\">isss@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload personal statement: Three to five pages, double-spaced, addressing the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reasons for pursuing nursing as a career, specifically the CNL role <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengths you will bring to the profession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career goals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description of leadership, work and volunteer experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life challenges or other information you would like the admissions committee to consider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload a copy of your current Wisconsin Nursing License, including license number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload cover sheet available on application in the Questionnaires section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-luaa-statistics-courses\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-15695\">\n<p class=\"default\">The below courses are approved undergraduate statistics courses that qualify for the UW-Milwaukee Master of Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program prerequisite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>University\/College<\/th><th>Course<\/th><th>Course Number<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>UW-Milwaukee<\/td><td>Statistics in the Health Professions<\/td><td>KIN 270<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UW-Milwaukee<\/td><td>Elementary Statistical Analysis<\/td><td>MTHSTAT 215<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milwaukee Area Technical College<\/td><td>Basic Statistics<\/td><td>MATH 260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madison College<\/td><td>Basic Statistics<\/td><td>MATH 240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Universities of Wisconsin<\/td><td>Elementary Statistics<\/td><td>U3600-246<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-luaa-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div 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href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/directory\/halloran-matthew\/\">Matthew  Halloran<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Advisor<\/strong>, <em>Master of Nursing Program<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:hallora5@uwm.edu\">hallora5@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Cunningham Hall 129E<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"details-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/health-professions-sciences\/nursing\/#programstext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Catalog<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" 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