University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Nursing Programs

• $33,675 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
• $45,852 In-State Graduate Tuition*

• Program
  Format
  Tuition
  Score
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner AGPCNP - BSN to MSN
  Hybrid Program
  $26,832 In-State Tuition
  4.6 Program Score
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner AGPCNP - BSN to DNP
  Hybrid Program
  $70,004 In-State Tuition
  4.7 Program Score
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology - BSN to DNP
  On-Campus Program
  $70,004 In-State Tuition
  4.7 Program Score
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology - MSN to DNP
  On-Campus Program
  $29,326 In-State Tuition
  4.7 Program Score
• Family Nurse Practitioner FNP - BSN to DNP
  Hybrid Program
  $70,004 In-State Tuition
  4.6 Program Score
• Nurse Educator - MSN to Post Grad Certificate
  Hybrid Program
  $8,944 In-State Tuition
  4.6 Program Score
• RN to BSN
  Online Program
  $13,470 In-State Tuition
  4.3 Program Score
• Traditional BSN
  On-Campus Program
  $53,880 In-State Tuition
  4.6 Program Score

In 1916, The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire) was founded and is a public institution.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, established in 1965, offers a variety of nursing programs from undergraduate to post-graduate DNP level. UW-Eau Claire is proud to be the only public university in northwestern and north-central Wisconsin that offers a baccalaureate nursing degree.

Undergraduate

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Traditional BSN Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

• Completed at least 30 semester credits with total cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
• Completed at least three required natural science courses with GPA of at least 2.50
• Grade of "C" or better in all courses required for nursing
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Current or previous certification as a Nursing Assistant

BSN@Home Completion Program (RN to BSN)

The BSN@Home Completion Program is offered 100% online, leaving the student the option to work and go to school. The BSN@Home prepares the graduate for graduate level education.

There are six collaboration partners part of the UW-System in the BSN Completion Program through BSN at Home:

1. UW-Eau Claire
2. UW-Green Bay
3. UW-Madison
4. UW-Milwaukee
5. UW-Oshkosh
6. UW-Stevens Point

Completion time on average is 1.5 years. The BSN is awarded from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, if the student selects UW-Eau Claire as the home institution. Then the student will select one of the other five institutions that school will award the degree. The degree, no matter what school awards it, is fully accredited and approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing and the CCNE.

Eligible Applicants

Wisconsin RNs must hold an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Coursework is completed online, though some of the partner universities require one or more classes on campus.

Graduate

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

There are two tracks for the Master of Science in Nursing program: Adult-Gerontologic Health Nursing and Family Health Nursing. The program also provides the education to become functional in a role as nurse educator or administrator.

Adult-Gerontologic Health Nursing

Adult-Gerontologic Health Nursing is focused on the care for the older adult.

Family Health Nursing

Family Health Nursing has the focus on the entire family.

Functional Role Preparation

The other part of the curriculum focuses on the role of a nurse educator. Nurses can go on to become entry level nurse educators. The nurse administrator preparation has the focus on population and knowledge of skills in the role of nurse administration. Students are prepared to enter beginner or mid-level nurse administrator positions.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DNP program offers a clinical doctorate as well as two options for nurses to assume roles as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse executive.

There are options for the MSN-to-DNP and post-baccalaureate BSN-to-DNP. The MSN-to-DNP option offers advanced clinical practice options or a nurse executive. The BSN-to-DNP option includes adult-gerontological primary care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, adult-gerontological clinical nurse specialist, and nurse administrator/nurse executive (adult-gerontological or family population focus).

For post-master's students, the program includes 29-30 credits of nursing courses offered over three terms and two years of part-time study. The post-baccalaureate option requires 68-73 credits with full-time (three year completion) and part-time (four- and five-year completion) plans available.

Accreditation and Approval

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.

The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The State Board of Nursing approved the BSN, MSN, and DNP degree programs.

Rankings

US News & World Report (2019)

• #38 (tie) in Regional Universities Midwest
• #23 (tie) in Best Colleges for Veterans
• #57 in Best Value Schools
• #5 (tie) in Top Public Schools
• #146 (tie) in Best Nursing Schools: Master's
• #97 (tie) in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice

Niche (2019)

Forbes (2019)

• #421 Top Colleges
• #141 in Public Colleges
• #97 in the Midwest
• #285 America's Best Value Colleges

MONEY Magazine ranked the university #180 Best Colleges For Your Money (2018-2019).