Nursing (BSN@Home)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Is this program right for you?

BSN@Home offers an innovative way for nurses who hold a two-year degree to earn their bachelor’s degree. Most nursing coursework is done online and, depending on what general education requirements you need to complete, you may be able to take those courses through UW College Courses Online.

The BSN@Home is meant for registered nurses with a two-year degree who want to earn their bachelor’s degree
Most nursing coursework is done online, and many general education requirements can be completed online as well
You choose your UW–System “home” school: Madison, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Stevens Point
Transfer up to 60 credits from associate degree coursework to your bachelor’s degree

Education that works for you

Through the BSN@Home program at UW–Madison, nurses residing in Wisconsin can improve their marketability and strengthen their nursing preparation to practice effectively in increasingly complicated environments.

Program type

Bachelor’s degree

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Degree awarded

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Commitment

2–3 years

Tuition

$452 BSN@home coursework
$480 general coursework

Format

Online

Credits

124 undergraduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall and spring terms

Offered by

School of Nursing

STEM opt eligible

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes, with restrictions.

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Application deadlines

Fall 2025

Deadline: February 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: October 1, 2025

Fall 2026

Deadline: February 1, 2026

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Results that work for you

Nursing (BSN@Home)

$77,000

Estimated market salary in 2018. Source: Burning Glass Technologies: Labor Insight. 2019.

14.8%

Projected growth for registered nurses from 2016-2026.

What you’ll learn

Fit your nursing education into your busy schedule with the Nursing (BSN@Home) program. This flexible online program strengthens your clinical expertise in areas like chronic care, leadership, and technology, preparing you to excel as a well-rounded nurse.

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