Frequently asked questions about finishing your BSN in 4 years
The Nursing 1-2-1 Program is offered through the combined expertise, resources and courses of Mount Mary University and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Moraine Park Technical College or Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC). Students enroll into this program to complete classes to obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), licensure as a Registered Nurse, and seamlessly move to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN), all within four years.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
UPON COMPLETION, WHAT DEGREES WILL A GRADUATE OF THE NURSING 1-2-1 PROGRAM HOLD?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN THE CURRICULUM BETWEEN AN ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN NURSING (ADN) AND A BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)?
The ADN portion of this program at Milwaukee Area Technical College or Waukesha County Technical College prepares the student for the Registered Nurse licensure examination and an entry-level nursing position.
The BSN curriculum at Mount Mary University builds on the skills and knowledge of the ADN curriculum, with a focus on developing leadership and management skills. The Mount Mary University BSN prepares students for a higher-level position after graduation (unit manager, nurse case manager, etc.) or to pursue an advanced degree in nursing. Courses incorporate the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN, 2008) to prepare nurses with liberal education, organizational and systems leadership, scholarship for evidence based practice, information management, health care policy, interprofessional collaboration, clinical prevention and population health, and professionalism.
WHAT FINANCIAL AID IS A STUDENT IN THIS PROGRAM ELIGIBLE FOR?
WHERE DO COURSES TAKE PLACE FOR EACH YEAR OF THE PROGRAM?
Year 1
- Fall/Spring Semesters = Mount Mary University
- Summer Session = Mount Mary University
Years 2-3
- Fall/Spring Semesters = Milwaukee Area Technical College or Waukesha County Technical College
- Summer Session = Mount Mary University
Year 4
- Fall/Spring Semesters = Mount Mary University (online classes)
HOW DO THE COSTS AND SAVINGS OF MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY’S PROGRAM COMPARE WITH OTHER BSN PROGRAMS?
WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST A STUDENT MEET TO QUALIFY FOR AND STAY IN THE PROGRAM?
This program is designed to create nurse leaders in four years. The coursework and skills training is demanding, yet tailored to support the success of nursing students. As such, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Students who do not meet academic requirements are subject to the academic guidelines of the University and program (see the undergraduate bulletin for details).