The BSN-ASD is a compressed, year-round curriculum designed to enable students to enter the workforce as professional nurses in approximately 16 months, assuming the student has met all of the prerequisites. We admit twice a year in August/September and in January.

Review the list of prerequisite courses for the program.

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Following graduation, our nursing graduates are highly sought after by health care organizations. The variety of clinical opportunities, the number of clinical hours (≈ 660 hours) and lab hours (≈ 180 hours), plus participation in at least 15 simulations prepares students to transition to the role of the professional nurse.

You may want to consider NU if you …

  • Enjoy helping others and want to improve peoples’ lives
  • Are able to work well in a team environment
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills
  • Are able to prioritize and complete multiple, time-constrained requirements effectively
  • Are detail oriented

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and have full approval of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (http://dsps.wi.gov)

State Licensure

MSOE is required by the Department of Education to provide enrolled and prospective students and their parents certain information. The information in this section includes disclosures as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008. Below is an indication of whether the B.S. in Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all US states and territories.

Satisfies Educational Requirements: WI, AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, GU, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MP, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WY
Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
No Determination Made: CO, DC, HI, KY

B.S. in Nursing – Accelerated Second-Degree Track Program Details

Read more about MSOE's B.S. in Nursing – Accelerated Second-Degree Track undergraduate degree.

Graduate Outcomes

100%

We're proud that 100% of our 2023–24 graduates from the nursing program are fully employed, enrolled in graduate school or enlisted in a branch of the military after graduation.

2024 Career Connections Center Annual Report

Meet our Faculty

Get to know our distinguished nursing faculty!

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The Ruehlow Nursing Complex is a technology-rich experiential learning and simulation center that trains the nurses of tomorrow.