2026-2027 Catalog

Nursing

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(Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs at UW-Green Bay The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the UW-Green Bay is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791 . Our mission is to transform communities by improving health and healthcare delivery. We offer high quality, student-centered nursing programs that inspire students to think critically and address complex health issues. The nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).  More information about the BSN programs can be found by clicking on the program tab.   Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)  We offer several options to earn a BSN including: Prelicensure BSN - The prelicensure BSN program prepares nursing graduates to work in today's fast-paced healthcare environments.  Building on a strong science and liberal arts base, the nursing curriculum uses a concept-based approach to enhance students' clinical reasoning. Using exemplars to illustrate each of the concepts, students learn to assimilate and sort information while recognizing patterns. Students apply to the prelicensure program after meeting the admission criteria, typically after one year of college (see admission eligibility requirements on the website Admission Requirements - Degree Path - BSN - UW-Green Bay ).  Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX-RN exam.  NURSE 1-2-1 - a program designed for high school seniors (apply fall semester senior year). Students admitted to the NURSE 1-2-1 program complete courses at UW-Green Bay in years 1 & 4 and earn their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in years 2 & 3.  Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam after completion of the ADN from NWTC. Students continue their BSN education at UW-Green Bay taking advanced nursing coursework online including application of research and evidence-based practice. Nursing FORWARD - a collaborative initiative between Lakeshore College and UW‑Green Bay. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and seamless educational experience, starting with an associate degree (ADN) at Lakeshore College and culminating in a bachelor’s degree at UW‑Green Bay. Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam after completion of the ADN from Lakeshore College. Students continue their BSN education at UW-Green Bay taking advanced nursing coursework online including application of research and evidence-based practice.  For nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) RN-BSN Completion - Offered online via the BSN@HOME Collaborative.   Eligible students must have a current, unencumbered RN license from any state in the U.S.  Students enrolled in the final two semesters of the ADN program may take BSN@Home courses.  Contact the nursing advisor for more information.  BSN-MSN Accelerated Leadership Option- designed for RN-BSN students with leadership experience.  This option allows RN-BSN students to complete select graduate (MSN) courses that will satisfy the associated RN-BSN course requirements. This allows students to accelerate their path to the MSN Leadership and Management degree.    Program Outcomes for the BSN program  (Prelicensure BSN, NURSE 1-2-1, RN-BSN Completion) By the end of the BSN program, the individual will be able to (Based on 2021 AACN Essentials/Domains): Integrate liberal arts and interdisciplinary knowledge to demonstrate clinical judgment and deliver evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan, while systematically evaluating, translating, and applying scientific evidence to improve health and transform healthcare through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge.(Domains I, IV) Demonstrate individualized, holistic, and evidence-based nursing care that integrates the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, and social justice within the context of individuals and their support system. (Domain II) Engage collaboratively with healthcare professionals, public health organizations, and key stakeholders to develop data-driven, evidence-based care strategies that foster nursing innovation, promote equitable health outcomes, and deliver high-quality care to diverse populations. (Domain III) Exhibit quality improvement, safety, and sustainability principles to enhance care quality, minimize risks, and provide equitable care to diverse populations across healthcare environments.  (Domains V, VII) Exemplify professionalism by fostering interprofessional collaboration, building partnerships, and communicating effectively within healthcare teams to optimize care and enhance nursing’s role. (Domains VI, IX) Utilize informatics and healthcare technologies within nursing practice to support informed decision-making, and facilitate evidence-based strategies to promote the delivery of high-quality, equitable care. (Domains VIII) Engage in activities and self-reflection that foster resilience and well-being, contribute to lifelong learning, and support the acquisition of nursing expertise and the assertion of leadership. (Domain X) For Further Information UWGB Nursing & Health Studies website:  https://www.uwgb.edu/nursing-health-studies/ E-mail:  nursing@uwgb.edu Phone: 920-465-2826 or Toll-free 888-NSG-UWGB ( 888-674-8942 ) To apply online: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/