Milwaukee School of Engineering

Program Length & Format

• 16-month accelerated program over four consecutive, year-round semesters including summer
• Full-time with 14-17 credit hours per semester
• Clinical hours approximately 660 hours; lab hours approximately 180 hours
• Program start twice yearly: August/September and January

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum 3.0 GPA from undergraduate degree preferred; minimum 2.7 GPA considered on case-by-case basis
• All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to program start
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions required

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology: 1 year (minimum 8 credits)
• Chemistry: 1 year (minimum 6 credits)
• College Math: minimum 3 credits
• Statistics: minimum 3 credits
• Microbiology: minimum 3 credits
• Nutrition: minimum 2 credits
• Developmental Psychology: minimum 3 credits
• Bioethics or any ethics course: minimum 3 credits
• All prerequisites must be completed before beginning the nursing program

Deadlines

• No fixed application deadline; applications accepted until cohort is full
• Admission occurs twice a year corresponding to program start dates

Application

• Online application with submission of official transcripts
• Confirmation of prerequisite course completion required before program start
• Personal statement or essay requirements not specified

Selection Process

• Interview required only if undergraduate GPA is between 2.7 and 3.0
• No interview if GPA is above 3.0
• Admission decisions based on GPA and space availability

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Approximately 660 clinical hours and 180 lab hours required
• Clinical experiences include medical/surgical, mental health, critical care (adult and neonatal), sub-acute rehabilitation, children’s hospital, community agencies, and school systems
• Simulation training conducted in the Ruehlow Nursing Complex, a technology-based simulation center
• Students participate in at least 15 simulation activities

Credit Transfer

• CLEP credit accepted for some prerequisite courses with minimum score of 60: Developmental Psychology, College Mathematics or College Algebra, Precalculus (with Trigonometry), Calculus
• CLEP credit may fulfill prerequisites but does not grant college credit for math courses

Contacts

• Program Coordinator: Havilah Normington, DNP, RN, APNP
• Contact through MSOE School of Nursing, 1025 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

The Milwaukee School of Engineering Nursing program offers hands on nursing training beginning from the first year of enrollment. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The program offers both in class theoretical instruction and practical experience.

Students enrolled in the program are able to begin clinical experience in the second year of the four year program in a range of clinical settings to allow students to choose which branch of nursing they would like to specialize in.  

Graduates from the program will be eligible be to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses to acquire licensing as a Registered Nurse. The nursing program at MSOE offers preparation to ensure the student’s ability to deliver effective nursing care and to successfully pass the licensure exam.

Admission Requirements:    

• Application to the MSOE    
• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate    
• Complete pre-requisite courses    

Students accepted to the MSOE are guaranteed a place in the School of Nursing.

Clinical Requirements:

• Submit health requirements
• Proof of adequate health insurance coverage
• Current CPR certificate
• Criminal background check

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above will be considered on a case by case basis.