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Nursing Completion Paramedic to ADN
Program Number: 105431
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Health Sciences
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
65 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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$13,839.42

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  • Program Overview

    Madison College and the Associate Degree Nursing program faculty value the education and experience you have obtained as a paramedic.

    If you wish to advance your educational preparation to become a registered nurse, you may be eligible to apply to the Nursing Completion: Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing program, which allows you to enter into the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program curriculum. 

    You will be required to complete the appropriate Paramedic to RN Bridge courses prior to entering the third semester Associate Degree Nursing courses.

    Program Details

    Some Nursing courses are offered in the evening.

    The Associate Degree Nursing program at Madison Area Technical College at the Fort Atkinson, Reedsburg, Truax and Watertown campus locations located in Fort Atkinson, Reedsburg, Madison and Watertown, Wisconsin is accredited by the:

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 • 404.975.5000

    ACEN Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

     

    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 approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

    Career

    We prepare you to pass the national licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse.

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19% through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.

    Our Associate Degree 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 
    +19%
    Job Growth
    Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19% through 2022.
  • 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.

    General Education Courses
    The 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.
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    3 credits
    10-806-177
    4 credits
    10-806-179
    4 credits
    10-809-198
    3 credits
    10-809-188
    3 credits
    10-806-197
    4 credits
    10-801-198
    3 credits
    10-809-197
    3 credits
    Elective
    5 credits
    Paramedic Bridge Courses and Licensure Requirements
    10-543-127
    3 credits
    10-543-128
    3 credits
    10-543-129
    2 credits
    10-543-130
    2 credits
    Associate Degree Nursing 2nd Year Requirements
    Third Semester
    Fourth 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
         
    • 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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  • 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.        

    Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

    Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 - This program is currently on hold and will not be petitioning for the academic year 2024-2025 while the curriculum undergoes revision

    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.

  • Career Outcomes

    Program 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.
Contact the School of Nursing

Madison Truax Campus
Health Building, 103

1705 Hoffman Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

nursing@madisoncollege.edu
608.246.6780

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm (Virtual)
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