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Program Overview
Madison College and the nursing faculty value the education and experience you've gained as a paramedic.
If you wish to advance your education to become a registered nurse, you may be eligible to apply to the Nursing Completion: Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing program.
After completing the required Paramedic to RN Bridge courses, you'll enter into the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program curriculum.
Paramedic to ADN Program Details
Our nursing program has flexible options to meet the needs of working professionals. You can attend this program full- or part-time. Some nursing classes are offered in the evening.
Study Nursing in Reedsburg, Watertown or Madison
The Paramedic to ADN program is available in Reedsburg, Watertown or Madison’s Truax campus.
No matter which campus you choose, you will learn from our expert and supportive nursing faculty.
You'll also have access to academic support resources such as our Student Achievement Centers to help you prepare to pass the national licensing exam (NCLEX-RN).
Your Next Step Toward Your Four-Year Degree!
Your associate degree will allow you to pursue additional certifications to increase your professional standing as a registered nurse as you gain valuable work experience and a specialty you want to work in.
In addition, you can continue your education to pursue a bachelor’s degree and, eventually, a master’s degree if you choose to.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services also approves the Madison College Nursing (RN) program.
Additional Nursing Program Resources
Learn about nursing program essential functional abilities that students enrolled in Madison College’s nursing programs must be able to perform.
Download the School of Nursing Student Handbook (PDF) to learn more about the nursing program’s requirements, policies, procedures and more.
Visit the Health Sciences and Nursing Programs Forms and Policies page for information about caregiver background checks, immunization policies, student accident insurance, CPR training and more.
More Nursing Program Options
Madison College’s nursing program offers different pathways to begin or advance your nursing career.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
General Education CoursesThe following general education and elective courses are required to successfully graduate from the Nursing-Associate Degree program. Some of these courses are required to petition and others may be completed prior to the start of the program or by the end of the first year of the program. Prospective students should refer to petition requirements and current students should refer to their Degree Progress Report for additional details regarding which general education program requirements must be taken to petition.Elective5 creditsParamedic Bridge Courses and Licensure RequirementsAssociate Degree Nursing 2nd Year RequirementsThird SemesterFourth Semester -
Admission
The Paramedic to ADN bridge program is on a pause for the 2024-2025 academic year pending a review of the curriculum across the Wisconsin Technical College System. The goal of the curriculum review is to have a state-aligned curriculum across the 16 colleges and clear pathways for students to progress in Associate Degree Nursing programs.
Students may continue to apply to the Madison College Paramedic to ADN bridge program for future offerings; however, the program will not petition in 2024-2025. Historically the petition process occurred once a year, and the estimated wait time to enter the core-program was 0-1 years.
To Apply
Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
- This program is currently on hold and will not be petitioning for the academic year 2024-25 while the curriculum undergoes revision. Prospective students may:
- Continue working on pre-requisite coursework in preparation for taking the four Paramedic to ADN Bridge courses when next offered at Madison College
- Seek and take Paramedic to ADN bridge coursework at another Wisconsin Technical College school and transfer this coursework back to Madison College. Please request a Madison College nursing advising appointment by emailing nursing@madisoncollege.edu, OR
- Complete the prerequisites for the ADN program and begin your nursing journey as a first semester nursing student. Request your Paramedic to ADN Bridge application be shifted to the traditional ADN program. This option allows for students to petition and potentially start the core nursing coursework in the 2024-25 academic year if pre-requisite coursework is near completion. To explore if this option is right for you, request a nursing advising appointment by emailing nursing@madisoncollege.edu
- During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.
- Learn more about the Madison College experience and get help with the admissions process
After Acceptance
Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Petition Requirements. See the Petition information in the next section.
Additional Notes
Students are required to meet the current admission and petition requirements. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Nursing Completion Paramedic to ADN career.
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
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Petition
After Admission (Petition Requirements)
Run a Degree Progress Report to confirm which pre-program requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and specific ways to satisfy requirements.
Complete the Petition Requirements for Paramedic to ADN. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. A grade of C- will not be accepted.
Mandatory workshop in Brightspace
Prerequisites:
- Chemistry (high school or college coursework)
Course Requirements: Must be completed in the last five years to satisfy program requirements
- English 1 or Written Communication
- Anatomy and Physiology (two courses)
- Microbiology or General Microbiology
- Intro Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Elective (5 credits)
Employment Requirement:
- Students must be able to provide employment verification that includes at least six months of full-time experience as a licensed paramedic using the Employment Verification Form (PDF, 433KB). Students must complete this form and submit it to the Nursing Program at Nursing@madisoncollege.edu.
Petitioning
This program is currently on hold and will not be petitioning for the academic year 2024-2025 while the curriculum undergoes revision.
Students may continue working on pre-requisite coursework in preparation for taking the four Paramedic to ADN bridge courses when next offered at Madison College.
Advising appointments are available by emailing nursing@madisoncollege.edu to confirm options for completing the Paramedic to ADN bridge coursework.
After Petitioning
If awarded a seat, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. If you do not complete the required items, it may result in losing your seat and starting the application process from the beginning. Please view the Health and Nursing Programs Policies for more information.
- Enrollment in core program courses. Students who are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program courses for the awarded term. Students who choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses may be discontinued from pre-program status.
- Mandatory Nursing Orientation
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Career Outcomes
Paramedic to ADN Program Outcomes
Graduates of this program are prepared to:
- Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards.
- Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision-making.
- Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations.
- Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.
Nursing Careers
Our Associate Degree in Nursing program graduates work for various employers throughout Wisconsin, including Access Community Health Centers, Columbus Community Hospital, Fort Atkinson Healthcare, Mercy Health System, St. Clare Hospital & Health Services, VA Medical Center, Agrace Hospice, Marquardt Manor and more.