What you'll learn in the nursing program
Prepare for a rewarding nursing career with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's newly launched Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Through a unique partnership with UW Oshkosh, you will gain the skills you need for a future career providing high quality healthcare to individuals and families in rural communities. First, you will complete a bachelor’s degree in any major at UW-Platteville, while completing the preparatory curriculum for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Next, upon successful application, you will seamlessly transition to the 12-month, online accelerated nursing program offered by UW Oshkosh.
You will complete the accelerated program with a bachelor’s degree of your choice from UW-Platteville, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UW Oshkosh.
The bachelor of nursing degree program combines theory and clinical practice, with coursework that includes the foundations of the nursing practice, health assessment theory, pathophysiology, legal and ethical care, mental health theory, and more. You will learn practices for working with children, adolescents, adults, and aging populations. You will also learn leadership and management skills that will make you an asset to a future employer.
Career Opportunities
If you’re seeking a meaningful career where you can make a difference, we’re ready to support your goals. Earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing in Wisconsin that will prepare you to serve the needs of communities in Wisconsin and beyond. The nursing profession includes the following benefits:
- High demand, especially in rural areas
- Numerous and flexible opportunities
- Strong earning potential
- Rewarding career where you can help families and individuals and improve health in communities
Guaranteed admission eligibility
If you meet the following requirements, you will be eligible for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program:
- 3.25 GPA in prerequisite coursework
- No repeated courses
- No pass/fail in science courses
- No grade below “C” in any courses
- Successful applicant interview
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification and 240 hours of CNA (or commensurate) experience
- Activities reflecting a lifetime total of 20 hours of service orientation
Discover by doing
In the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program you will learn nursing practices and theory at an accelerated pace of one credit per week. Coursework includes health assessment theory; nursing for children, adolescents, and aging patients; as well as clinical rotations.
About the collaboration
The program was the first accelerated nursing program of its kind in the United States. Since 2003, UW Oshkosh’s College of Nursing has graduated more than 1,100 accelerated nursing students who represent a strong cadre of registered nurses with diverse experiences and educational backgrounds. UW-Platteville is excited to bring this top-rated program to our students through this innovative collaboration.
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Accelerated Nursing sample program of study
Please be aware that some content may have changed. It’s important to consult with your academic advisor to create a course registration plan.
UW Oshkosh ABSN Prerequisites UW-Platteville Equivalents Credits Science Prerequisites (4 of 6 prerequisites must be completed at time of application): All science courses must include lecture and laboratory Biological Concepts BIOL 1150 Concepts of Biology or BIOL 1650 Unity of Life 5 Anatomy BIOL 2140 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 10 Physiology BIOL 2140 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II above Microbiology BIOL 3240 Microbiology 5 Chemistry I CHEM 1140 General Chemistry I 4 Chemistry II CHEM 1240 General Chemistry II 4 *Other prerequisites that must be completed at time of application English Composition ENGL 1130 3 General or Introductory Psychology PSYCH 1130 3 Growth, Development and Health Across the Lifespan PSYCH 2730 Life Span Developmental Psychology or PSYCH 2930 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 Additional Prerequisite Courses: The following courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher but are not calculated as part of the admission GPA. College Level Math Equivalent of MATH 1620 or higher (MATH 1830 recommended) 3 Speech (Public Speaking) 1010 Oral Communication for Professionals or 2250 Communication & Leadership in Small Groups 2
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Contact us
For questions regarding admission and program requirements at UW-Platteville, contact the Biology Department at biology@uwplatt.edu.
For questions regarding the UW Oshkosh Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, call 920.424.0134 or email ona@uwosh.edu.
