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Program Overview
The Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program at Madison College offers training for in-demand jobs in nursing and health care. Learn from experienced nursing professionals in digital classrooms and modern labs. Develop patient care skills during clinical practicums in area hospitals and health care facilities.
Top Career Training
The Nursing (RN) associate degree program teaches you good judgment and technical competence while providing nursing care to patients of all ages. Nursing students focus on self-direction and independence. Helpful aptitudes and interests include an interest in people and their welfare; a willingness to follow procedures, understanding that errors may have serious consequences; good communication skills; an eye for detail; and an ability to work under pressure and react quickly in an emergency.
Strong Job Opportunities
After passing the NCLEX-RN exam, nursing program graduates may work as Registered Nurses (RN) in a variety of health care settings such as clinics, hospitals, extended-care facilities, doctor's offices, home health agencies, and selected industrial and business settings.
Nursing graduates see a 93 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation. Employers in Madison, Wisconsin and beyond give high marks to our nursing graduates for the advanced clinical training they receive at Madison College.
Please note: Upon admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, you'll be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current immunizations and Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Program Details
Students in the Associate Degree Nursing program can attend full or part-time.
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Madison Area Technical College at the Reedsburg, Truax and Watertown campus locations located in Reedsburg, Madison and Watertown(Spring petition for Fall admission), Wisconsin is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 • 404.975.5000 http://acenursing.org/
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. The Madison College Nursing (RN) program is also approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Your Advantages at Madison College
- Learn in leading-edge facilities. The Health Simulation Center at the Truax Campus offers a fully-functioning trauma room, home health scenario room and simulated patient settings for hands-on learning.
- Learn the skills, concepts and ethics of the nursing profession with nurse instructors from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
- Be ready to transfer your Madison College credits toward a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) at Marquette University, Franklin University, the University of Wisconsin and many others.
Career
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.
Our nursing program graduates work for a range of employers throughout Wisconsin including Access Community Health Centers, Columbus Community Hospital, Mercy Health System, St. Clare Hospital & Health Services, VA Medical Center, Willows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and more.
With additional education, Nursing program graduates may:
- Transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Attain a Master of Science in Nursing
We prepare you to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), to become a Registered Nurse.
Madison College Associate Degree 2022 Composite NCLEX Score: 94.74 percent (ACEN Standard 6)
National Average: 83.88 percent
Madison College Nursing programs prepare students to obtain the required licensure to be employed and practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure for other states.
Wisconsin participates in an enhanced, multi-state nursing licensure compact as of January 19, 2018. Multi-state nurses meet uniform licensure requirements for all participating states, meaning that nurses with a Wisconsin license may be eligible to practice nursing in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Please refer to the NCSBN website for current information related to licensure, employment and practice regulations in other states https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm
For questions related to the enhanced nurse licensure compact (eNLC), please refer to dsps@wi.gov
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 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.
Nursing Assistant CertificationProof of certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Assistant course is required prior to petitioning. Refer to petition requirements for additional details.General Education CoursesThe following general education 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.Refer to the Petition tab for additional information about petition pre-requisites.Speech must be completed prior to third semester.First SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterFourth Semester -
Admission
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
- There is currently 0-2 semesters between acceptance into pre-program and the start of core classes. The estimated time to enter the core-program is subject to change based on the variable number of students ready to petition each semester.
- 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.
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Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Associate Degree Nursing (R.N.) career.
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
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Petition
After Acceptance
After you have been admitted into a pre-program status, complete all of the Petition Requirements for your program. Login to your student account and run a Degree Progress Report to review the Petition Requirements and see which requirements you have completed and which need to be satisfied.
Requirements vary by program, and may include some or all of the following:
- Petition Workshop: This is done online and can be found in Blackboard after you have been admitted in a pre-program status
- Prerequisites (examples: Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Biology, English and Reading): This varies by program
- Course Requirements (examples: Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Psychology, etc.): This varies by program
- Testing Requirement (examples: ACT, HESI, TEAS): This varies by program
You can view the Petition Requirements for this program using the links below.
After completing the petition requirements, students are then selected for entry into core-program courses through the Petition Process.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
This document constitutes an articulation agreement between the sixteen (16) institutions of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System BSN@Home Program.This document constitutes an articulation agreement between the sixteen (16) institutions of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System BSN@Home Program.This document constitutes an articulation agreement between the sixteen (16) institutions of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System BSN@Home Program.Students who complete the ADN at Madison College who meet UW-Madison requirements, are guaranteed admission to the UW-Madison Online BSN@Home program to pursue a bachelor's in NursingThis document constitutes an articulation agreement between the sixteen (16) institutions of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System BSN@Home Program.The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherThis document constitutes an articulation agreement between the sixteen (16) institutions of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System BSN@Home Program.This document constitutes an articulation agreement between the sixteen (16) institutions of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System BSN@Home Program.In order to transfer, students must complete the desired program with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. A minimum of 33 credits from said program may be transferred in and counted towards a Public Health Degree. 52 total credits are required to complete the bachelor's degree, while a minimum of 30 credits must be taken at UW Superior (including the last 12 credit hours) in order for any degree from UW Superior to be awarded. Electives taken at Madison College may transfer in as credits towards graduation, but do not fit within any particular category in relation to the Public Health Degree.In order to transfer, students must complete the desired program with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. A minimum of 33 credits from said program may be transferred in and counted towards a Public Health Degree.Wisconsin Private Schools
Students who complete the Assc. Degree Nursing program, have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and C or better in biology, chemistry, health science and nursing courses may enter Carroll's Master of Science in Nursing program with up to 70 credits transferred in.Students who successfully complete Associate Degree in Nursing and who meet the admission requirements of Carthage College and any other conditions specified in this agreement will be admitted to the RN-to-BSN Program at Carthage College.Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.ADN from MC guaranteed admission to the ADN-MSN program in the Henry Predolin School of Nursing, (HPSoNBHS) at Edgewood when students transfer directly within 5 years of completing their ADN max of 90 credits may transfer from all combined courseworkStudent who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Students must have a 2.0 GPA for the Radiologic Technology (adult/graduate studies) and 3.0 GPA for the Nursing (online) programs to be eligible for admission at Marian University and after completing the respective Madison College program.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Students entering the RN to BSN completion program will transfer up to 72 credits from their ADN degree at MC. Required GPA of 2.5 or higher, "C" or better in biology, chemistry, health sciences, nursing courses and a WI RN license without stipulations.ADN to BSN CompletionBachelor of Science in Business Management and LeadershipOut-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.The RN-BSN option is designed for graduates who have passed the RN-N.C.L.E.X exam. Transcripts are evaluated on an individual basis. The RN-BSN baccalaureate degree at Bryant and Stratton College is a new application pursuing initial accreditation.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.The RN to BSN online option enrolls new students 6 times per year. Students must have completed an associate degree nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, have a current, active RN license in the US.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree.GCU will work with MATC (and other partner institutions) to provide a scholarship to partner school students who are enrolled in partner school ADN programs.Students who complete the Associates Degree in Nursing from 2016 onward with a GPA of 2.5 or higher may apply up to 62 credits towards the Professional Nursing Pathways Online BSN program. Only courses with a C or better are eligible for transfer.Students must have a valid RN license and GPA of 2.5 or higher at time of application. Up to 78 lower division and 12 upper division credits may transfer. At least 30 credits and 6 credits in the major must be completed at UIU.Madison College students completing the Associate Degree Nursing program with a C or better and meeting the admission requirements to Walden's Bachelor of Science Nursing Completion program may receive credit toward their BSN program. -
Career Outcomes
Program Student Outcomes
- 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.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 Number of Program Graduates 145 Number of Surveys Sent 145 Number of Surveys Returned 98 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 95 Percent Available for Employment 96.9% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 1.0% Available for Employment
2023 Graduates Employed 94 Percent of Graduates Employed 98.9% Employed in Related Occupation 92 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 97.9% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% Employed - No Response 2 Percent Employed - No Response 2.1% Seeking Employment 1 Percent Seeking Employment 1.1% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 Number of Satisfaction Responses 94 Very Satisfied (4) 46 Percent Very Satisfied 48.9% Satisfied (3) 47 Percent Satisfied 50.0% Unsatisfied (2) 1 Percent Unsatisfied 1.1% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 96 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 92 Before Enrollment 9 Percent Before Enrollment 9.8% While Attending the College 20 Percent While Attending the College 21.7% After Training at the College 63 Percent After Training at the College 68.5% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 96 In College District 85 Percent In College District 88.5% In Wisconsin, Not in District 6 Percent of In Wisconsin 6.3% Outside of Wisconsin 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 1.0% Employer Location Unknown 4 Percent Location Unknown 4.2% Salary Trend 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 63 Average Monthly Wage $5,835 Average Hourly Wage $33.93 Average Work Hours per Week 39.2 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 22 Average Hourly Wage $37.53 Average Work Hours per Week 29.4 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Agrace HospiceCare Registered Nurse Fitchburg Agrace HospiceCare Registered Nurse Baraboo American Family Children's Hospital Registered Nurse Ascension St Joseph Hospital Nurse Milwaukee Aurora Health Care Registered Nurse Summit 2 Badger Prairie Health Care Center Registered Nurse Verona Central Wisconsin Center Registered Nurse Dane County Jail Registered Nurse Dean Health Systems Registered Nurse Divine Savior Healthcare Registered Nurse Portage 3 Fort Health & Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Fort Atkinson Fort Health & Rehabilitation Coordinator Clinic Comprehensive Care Fort Atkinson Fresenius Kidney Care Acute Inpatient Dialysis RN Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Registered Nurse Milwaukee Hope and a Future Registered Nurse Maplewood Nursing Home Registered Nurse Sauk City Meriter Hospital Registered Nurse 10 Mile Bluff Medical Center Registered Nurse Mauston Navitus Health Solutions Nurse Case Manager NCH Physician Group Registered Nurse Naples FL Oak Park Place of Madison Nurse Case Manager Oakwood Village Registered Nurse Prairie Clinic SC Registered Nurse Sauk City Quartz Health Solutions Case Manager Reedsburg Area Medical Center Registered Nurse Reedsburg 2 Reedsburg Area Medical Center Clinic Nurse Manager Reedsburg Reedsburg Area Medical Center ER Registered Nurse Reedsburg Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin Registered Nurse Waukesha Robertson Cosmetic Center Registered Nurse Sun Prairie Sauk Prairie Healthcare Registered Nurse Prairie du Sac 2 Select Specialty Hospital Registered Nurse SSM Health NICU Nurse SSM Health Registered Nurse 10 SSM Health Registered Nurse Baraboo 2 St Clare Hospital & Health Services Registered Nurse Baraboo 3 St Mary's / Dean Ventures Registered Nurse 2 Tivoli At Divine Savior Healthcare Registered Nurse Portage Unity Point Health-Meriter Mobile Unit RN Unity Point Health-Meriter Registered Nurse 2 UW Health Registered Nurse 14 UW Health Hospitals & Clinics Nurse UW Health Hospitals & Clinics Registered Nurse 2 VA Medical Center Registered Nurse 2 Watertown Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse Watertown 2 * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
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