Bachelor of Science in NursingHenry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences
Be Empowered to Transform Lives
Embark on a career of passion and take a pivotal role at the forefront of healthcare. Becoming a registered nurse is one of the most rewarding careers and will take you on a journey of bringing hope, celebrating the wins, and having a profound impact on the lives of others every day. You will become a trusted professional, advocating for the health and wellbeing of your patients – and their families. Standing in this space is about the profession of patient care, but you can expect to develop a greater sense of purpose in your own life, too.
Choosing the right school is a crucial decision that will significantly impact your education, career, and experience as a nursing student. With our excellent reputation and highly respected faculty, the Edgewood University School of Nursing has a longstanding history of being one of the most respected programs in the state of Wisconsin. Students typically complete approximately 62 credits of general education, elective, and prerequisite coursework prior to beginning the nursing program. While completing all 62 credits by the start of the nursing program is encouraged, students who are a few credits short may still be eligible to apply. Once admitted to the program, students enter the nursing sequence. The School of Nursing comprises four semesters (58 credits) of professional nursing coursework, clinical experiences, and simulation labs. A total of 120 credits is required to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One of the most dynamic and versatile professions, nursing, offers a wide range of career paths. For students with diverse interests and aspirations, becoming a nurse opens the door to an exciting and fulfilling career. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at a private, liberal arts school in the thriving, capital city of Madison, comes with advantages:
- Low clinical faculty-to-student ratio.
- Partnerships with reputable healthcare facilities offer diverse clinical opportunities.
- Strong alumni network promotes valuable connections.
- Expand your marketability in a competitive and vibrant healthcare employment market.
Careers in Nursing
$86,070
6%
As healthcare continues to advance, there is a growing emphasis on the value of highly educated nurses in the workforce. With a BSN, you will be prepared to pass the NCLEX exam and enter the workforce having a competitive edge. Many organizations prefer or require nurses to have a BSN for consideration of certain positions, especially leadership roles. Your bachelor’s degree will also prepare you for entry into graduate programs if your career aspirations include advanced positions such as a nurse anesthetist, nurse educator, nurse practitioner, and nurse manager/administrator.
Be Prepared to Pass Your NCLEX
One benchmark metric of a strong program is their NCLEX-RN exam first-time pass rate. Consistently, our pass rate is significantly higher than the national average. With a 100% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate, the most recent cohort of students (fall 2024) in this program are an excellent reflection of how the best program is directly tied to positive student outcomes.
Nursing by the Numbers
80+
7:1
Student Spotlight
“Transferring to Edgewood and choosing the nursing program reignited a spark I’d lost after a difficult first year of college. Being in Madison opened the door to incredible clinical experiences, and my professors and preceptors weren’t just teachers – they became mentors who believe in me and connected me to real opportunities. Edgewood gave me more than just a nursing education – it gave me a future I’m proud of.”
Student Organization
Henry Predolin Student Nurses Association
You will gain valuable leadership experience by joining the Henry Predolin Student Nurses Association (SNA), the largest student association in Wisconsin.
The Henry Predolin SNA regularly sends more delegates to the annual statewide conference than any other school. If you’re interested in gaining incredible global health experience, you might want to consider joining our faculty on a trip to underserved areas like Cambodia, El Salvador, and St. Lucia. It’s an enriching experience to learn and grow while making a positive impact on the world.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program at Edgewood University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The program is also approved by the State of Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
Application Process
The Traditional Undergraduate BS in Nursing Program is split into (62) credits of core and prerequisite coursework and (58) credits of nursing coursework. Once you enter the final semester of your core courses, you can begin the process to apply for the School of Nursing.
Transfer students: If you have completed your prerequisite coursework at another college and anticipate starting the nursing program for your first semester at Edgewood University, you will begin by applying to the School of Nursing. NOTE: You are not required to submit an undergraduate application to Edgewood University.
All current and transfer students are required to apply through the Nursing Centralized Application Services (NursingCAS)
This portal is used to simplify and streamline the application process. Edgewood University’s School of Nursing Admission Committee will review all applicants, and make recommendations to the Dean, who will make all admission decisions. We encourage students to make certain the necessary application qualifications have been met, and to be mindful of the application deadlines.
- Create an account and login to NursingCAS.
- Complete and submit your application including manual entry of all courses including prerequisites. NOTE: Courses entered should match all courses denoted on your official transcripts.
- Upload official transcripts from all colleges you have attended including Edgewood University.
- Pay the required application fee through NursingCAS portal.
- Upload personal statement with 500 word limit. Choose ONE of the following when writing your personal statement:
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- What does professionalism in Nursing mean to you and how will you apply this in your studies and profession? -OR-
- Nurses uphold responsibilities consistent with providing high quality care. In what ways would you utilize this approach in your practice and address related challenges? -OR-
- What moral and ethical principles would you consider in Nursing? Why is this important?
Transfer students: If you are admitted to the nursing program, you will be required to submit your official high school transcripts directly to the Edgewood University Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Admitted students will receive further instructions when this information is required.
Nursing Clinical Experiences
The Henry Predolin School of Nursing partners with over 80 community agencies for clinical placements. Locations span across southcentral Wisconsin as well as northern Illinois. Some of these include:
- SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison
- The American Family Children’s Hospital
- UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospitals and Clinics
- UW Hospitals and Clinics
- Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Clinical placements also include multiple public health sites and public/private school sites.
Nursing Faculty Spotlights
SuzKarcher@edgewood.edu
KSelle@edgewood.edu
Building Confidence Through the Application of Experiential Learning
The Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES) is a collaborative partnership between Edgewood University School of Nursing, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, and UnityPoint Health – Meriter Hospital. This state-of-the-art space has been providing Edgewood University nursing students with innovative education and training through the utilization of patient simulators. Simulation rooms are designed and equipped to replicate a multitude of environments such as a patient room in a hospital or a clinic, or a resident room of a nursing home, or skilled care facility.
Three realistic patient rooms are fully equipped, each viewable from a control room that allows instructors to monitor students and record sessions. Two of these classrooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment that provides live-feed simulation. This reflective learning environment includes opportunities to discuss and debrief. Robot patient simulators include high-fidelity mannequins across the lifespan – infant, child, birthing mother, adult—that can be programmed to replicate patient conditions and physiologic responses. Several low-fidelity mannequins and task trainers are used by students as they practice specific skills and techniques.
Simulation experiences introduce nursing students to clinical scenarios in preparation for real clinical interactions, thus allowing students to safely practice team-based care and improve individual skills. This learning environment places students in the experience and is often mentioned as a favorite aspect of nursing school. This engaging space fosters team-based learning as students learn, train, and work together. This is where students apply their textbook knowledge, learn from their mistakes, practice skills, and improve communication. It’s also when future nurses emerge and begin to build their self-confidence.
This educational tool provides pre-nursing students with a unique and immersive way to study anatomy while enhancing their understanding of the human body. Students interact with a digital cadaver to learn all levels of anatomy from the whole body to microanatomy and includes 3D investigations of normal and pathological case studies. With this unprecedented level of detail, the advanced technology of the anatomage table allows students to visualize every aspect of the human body and makes it an innovative tool used to teach anatomy and pathology. The interactive and dynamic nature of the tool makes learning anatomy more hands-on, creating an engaging learning experience. An investment into the students’ educational experience, the 3D Anatomage Table serves to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, ultimately improving the overall educational outcomes and clinical preparedness of graduates of our nursing program.
