Bachelor's Degree
Paramedic to BSN Bridge Option
Madison, Wisconsin
CLASSES START
Sep 4th
28 Mo. Program Length | 120 Credits |
MSN Dual Credit | On-campus Format |
Bachelor's Degree
Paramedic to BSN Bridge Option
Madison, Wisconsin
Bridge from paramedic to nursing faster
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Up to 90 approved credits |
| Format | Core nursing courses at our campus in Madison, WI + online |
| Pathways | Earn dual credit towards a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Madison Campus
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5218 East Terrace DriveMadison, WI 53718
BSN Bridge for Paramedics - Madison, WI
The BSN Bridge option for paramedics is a 120-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). The Madison campus bachelor's degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the nursing process, health assessment, managing care, evidence-based practice, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, 努力为忙碌的非传统学生提供尽可能灵活的服务.
Experienced faculty
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
Lifelong support
软件下载将为您的职业发展提供全面的服务, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start September 4th
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You may qualify for our online option
We now offer an online BSN Bridge option for paramedics featuring asynchronous didactic (lecture) courses, meaning 你可以按照自己的时间表在网上完成所有的普通教育和核心护理课程.i
The online bridge option includes practical, hands-on training including clinicals and intensives, which you must attend at a designated Herzing or partner site.
This can be a great choice if you are seeking maximum flexibility in completing your didactic coursework throughout the program.
i. 在线课程和校园课程都有独特的入学要求. View our online Paramedic to BSN Bridge Option admission requirements.
The Herzing Paramedic to BSN bridge program in Madison, 威斯康辛大学为你准备了真实的病人护理经验, utilizing lab simulations and clinical practice. 该方案以全面的护理课程为特色，重点是促进健康, risk reduction, disease prevention, illness and disease management throughout the lifespan.
The program is built to help you build on your experience as a paramedic and bridge to a BSN degree. There are three main components of the program:
- On-campus. Complete core coursework on campus in Madison.
- Online. You may complete your general education prerequisites online.
- Clinicals. Clinical experience is vital to excel in your new career.
After graduating from the program you will be prepared to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), meet the board of nursing requirements and become an RN in Wisconsin.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bridge Option | 28 | 120 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program. Program availability varies by location.
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 55.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
双学分选项不适用于新奥尔良的学生. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 530 Organizational Systems and Behaviors NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 525高级实践中的技术与护理信息学 NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management
Required Courses in General Education
参加BSN课程的学生必须完成至少41门课程.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00个学期学分必须是高级课程(300- 400级课程). 赫京大学通识教育课程如下. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirements. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 – English Composition I EN 111- Information Literacy EN 116 – Speech EN 304 – English Composition II 14.00 Semester Credit Hours in in Science SC 154 – Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 – Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 166 – Microbiology SC 186 – Chemistry 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 – Cultural Diversity HU 340 – Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 – College Algebra MA 320 - Statistics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 101 – Psychology 注意:转学生可以转1以内的课程.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 41.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
护理支援课程的特殊通识教育评分要求
以下科学课程必须以“B”(80%)或以上的成绩完成. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154解剖学和生理学I护士学期学时:4.00 sc254解剖学和生理学II护士学期学分:4.00 The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the BSN nursing program in a future semester.
Requirements
Enrollment requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, you must hold a high school diploma or equivalent (Diploma, HSED或GED)，并根据您的累积GPA满足以下标准:
| Cumulative GPAi | Science Requirement | TEASii |
| 3.50–4.00 | None | None |
| 3.00–3.49 | 3.00 GPA in college scienceiii | None |
| 2.50 and higher | None | Composite TEAS of 58 |
i. Students with 18 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used. ii. The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from the Assessment Technology Institute (ATI). iii. 根据你在这些大学理科课程的累积GPA:解剖学 & Physiology I and II, Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. Two of these courses must be used to calculate science GPA. 这些课程中的任何一门必须包含在计算中，其他课程不包括在内. If you do not meet this requirement, you must score a composite score of 58 or higher on the TEAS. 解剖学的学分必须达到“B”或更高的成绩 & 生理学，不管它是否包含在计算中. | ||
Classes Start July 8th
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Your nursing career is possible
Join Emily and embark on a complete, holistic, career-focused education preparing you with the skills and knowledge to succeed as a registered nurse.
Job outlook and pay potential
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurse is expected to increase 6% from 2022-2032.*
Registered nurses earn an average salary of $94,480 per year ($45.42 per hour). That would represent a significant raise for the average paramedic in the US ($49,500 per year, $23.80 per hour).
You can take a big step forward in your nursing career by becoming an RN.
Going from paramedic to RN
Pursuing the RN career path means transitioning from working as a first responder to becoming a crucial contributor to ongoing care once the patient reaches the hospital (or other medical facility).
As a registered nurse you’ll be the backbone of day-to-day operations in many healthcare settings. RNs help to:
- Develop and direct treatment plans
- Counsel patients and family members
- Ensure patient comfort
- Serve as the key connection between doctors and patients
Registered Nurse ranks as the #8 Best Healthcare Job for 2023 according to U.S. News & World Report.
Can I specialize? 如果有足够的教育和经验，注册护士可以专攻自己选择的领域. You may be able to use your experience as a paramedic to help become an emergency/ER nurse in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
With Herzing University you are never alone. 软件下载的目标是为所有学生提供负担得起的职业导向教育. Financial aid options include:
- Loan options – Federal & private
- Scholarships & grants
- VA / military benefits
- Other sources of financial aid
你可以通过赫京大学找到学费和费用的估计 tuition wizard.
软件下载的护理课程设计具有挑战性，但并非不可能. Your career as a registered nurse will be demanding, and our goal is to help you succeed and become the best healthcare provider you can be. We won’t do you any favors by making things too easy.
Learn more about how hard nursing school really is from Herzing graduates who have been through it. You will have support from Herzing University faculty, staff and other students every step of the way. Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it!
Regulation has been deliberated for many years. There is currently only one state which has taken concrete action to make BSNs effectively mandatory for nurses – New York. Their “BSN in 10” bill, passed in January 2017, requires registered nurses holding an associate degree to earn their BSN qualification within 10 years of their initial RN licensure.
Two primary competing factors cloud the issue:
- Hospitals are incentivized to hire more BSN-prepared nurses. Organizations seeking Magnet Recognition must require all nurse managers to hold a BSN.
- Nurses are in very high demand. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) calls it a shortage in nursing. Raising minimum education requirements may decrease the pool of eligible employable RNs.
Because of the high demand for nurses, sweeping legislation making bachelor’s degrees mandatory across the board seems unlikely. 然而，一定要关注你所在州发生的事情!
It’s a question of:
- What your goals are
- How quickly you want to reach them
If your goal is to go from LPN to RN quickly, the best choice may be an associate’s degree program since you may be able to become an RN in less than 2 years.
If your goal is to become an RN and potentially advance further by working towards a master’s degree in nursing (MSN), your best option is a bachelor’s degree in nursing program.
Read about the most basic differences between ADN vs. BSN and discover what's best for you.
The primary difference is paramedics act as first responders, providing emergency preliminary care and transportation to the hospital—where RNs assist in administering follow-up care to help patients heal and return to their lives.
Paramedics must be able to provide the basic care needed to get patients to the hospital in the best state possible to ensure they can successfully recover. RNs typically need more education and training to practice, 因为他们在管理医疗保健方面的实践范围比护理人员的范围更广.
The advantages of a BSN can include:
- Increased autonomy in decision making while on the job
- Open doors to more specialties in the nursing field
- Become a more attractive candidate for hospitals seeking Magnet Recognition
- 为进入教育或领导道路打下基础
- Positions you better for nursing jobs with higher pay
- Qualify to enroll in an MSN program
- 更加熟悉和接受循证实践机会的教育
- 增加对注册护士专业和技能的认识和理解
- Transition from “technical” to “professional” RN
- 加深对护理理论和领导理论的了解
A 2022年美国护理学院协会(AACN)的研究 表明雇主在招聘过程中最看重的是受教育程度. 根据护理学校的反馈，调查显示有69所.8% of employers show a strong preference for BSN graduates.
The ultimate benefit is bettering yourself, 尽你所能成为最好的护士，沿着你选择的职业道路走下去.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for registered nurses is $94,480 per year ($45.42 per hour)*. Nurses with a bachelor’s degree tend to fall on the upper side of that average due to their advanced education and their qualification to help hospitals earn Magnet Recognition.
The BLS projects a 6% increase in need for registered nurses from 2022-2032.* RNs are in demand, and earning a BSN can help your resume stand out and give you a better chance of getting the job you really want.
Accreditations
Accreditations & Disclosures
1. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
浙江大学是经高等教育委员会认证的高等院校.org)是美国认可的机构认证机构.S. Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, 职业就业和工资统计2023 /职业展望手册2022. 劳工统计局的估计不代表入门级工资和/或薪水. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
Schedule a visit to our campus in Madison to learn more about the program and what we’re all about. 软件下载位于麦迪逊的东北部就在151号高速公路90号州际公路以东.
Herzing University - Madison
5218 E Terrace Dr
Madison, Wisconsin 53178
(608) 807-1909
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