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Nursing
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Why choose Nursing?
- Nurses exercise leadership skills on a daily basis, and no two days are alike—each patient presents a new situation, a new problem to solve, or a new decision to make.
- Nurses provide compassionate care to individuals, families, and communities across the life span.
- This program prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® exam).
- You'll learn to collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions.
- Interested in earning a bachelor’s degree? For transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
There is never a dull day when you are in charge of patient care. Nurses rarely know how their day will unfold, as each patient presents a new situation, a new problem to solve, or a new decision to make. Nurses are the compassionate, multi-tasking experts who act as the backbone of medical care everywhere.
Program Locations
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Daytime
Full-Time
16-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two Years (Nursing Courses)
Credits: 66*†
*The 1-credit GPS for Student Success course is a College requirement for graduation, not a Nursing program requirement. The GPS for Student Success course is required for all Mid-State program students and is recommended to be completed before obtaining 12 credits. Some students are exempt from this requirement. Please see your program advisor for more information.
†The Nursing Assistant course is required for admission to the Nursing associate degree program and is not counted in the total credit value for this program. All students enrolled in the nursing bridge pathways are required to take this course.
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
Limited seats available at all campuses.
Detailed information is located in the Student ADN Handbook.
What You'll Learn
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Mid-State prepares each graduate to work successfully as a registered nurse (RN). Students acquire a balance of knowledge and technical skills in physical and biological sciences, social sciences, and nursing. They also contribute to classroom discussion, independent learning projects, simulation labs, and hands-on clinical experiences at area healthcare agencies.
After completing all required graduation courses and first- and second-semester nursing courses, students can opt to take the national licensing test for Licensed Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). After completion of the nursing program, the graduate will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Outcomes
- Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing.
- Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making.
- Integrate the nursing process into patient care across diverse populations.
- Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $13,484.63
- Books: $2,597.95
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $761.50
- Total Estimated Cost: $16,844.08
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | |
| 10806179 | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | |
| 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| 30543200 | Nursing Assistant† | 2 | |
| Total | 14 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10806197 | Microbiology | 4 | |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 10890102 | GPS for Student Success* | 1 | |
| Total | 14 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10543101 | Nursing Fundamentals | 2 | |
| 10543102 | Nursing Skills | 3 | |
| 10543103 | Nursing Pharmacology | 2 | |
| 10543104 | Nursing Introduction to Clinical Practice | 2 | |
| Term Total | 9 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10543105 | Nursing Health Alterations | 3 | |
| 10543106 | Nursing Health Promotion | 3 | |
| 10543107 | Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan | 2 | |
| 10543108 | Introduction to Clinical Care Management | 2 | |
| Term Total | 10 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10543109 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1 | 3 | |
| 10543110 | Mental Health and Community Concepts | 2 | |
| 10543111 | Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice | 3 | |
| 10543112 | Nursing Advanced Skills | 1 | |
| Term Total | 9 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10543113 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 | 3 | |
| 10543114 | Nursing Management and Professional Concepts | 2 | |
| 10543115 | Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 | |
| 10543116 | Nursing: Clinical Transition | 2 | |
| Term Total | 10 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 66*† Credits |
* The 1- credit GPS for Student Success course is a College requirement for graduation, not a Nursing program requirement. This course may be waived for students who are enrolled in a technical diploma program less than 6 credits that is not embedded within an Associate degree program or a program that entails 6 credits or less; have obtained 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0; have obtained an Associate degree or a Baccalaureate degree; or are enrolled in a shared program.
† The Nursing Assistant course is required for admission to the Nursing associate degree program and is not counted in the total credit value for this program. All students enrolled in the nursing bridge pathways are required to take this course.
Instructors
LISA BECHARD, MSN, RN
SANDRA DIECK, MSN, RN
DAWN EDE, MSN, RN
SHARON GEBELEIN, DNP, RN
TRACY JOOSTEN, MSN, RN
SARAH LYNCH, MSN, RN
LISA MASSEN, MSN, RN
KELLY NELSON, MSN, RN
KRISTI PILGER, MSN, RN
CAROLYN L. SCHNEEBELI, MSN, RN
CRISSY WATENPAUGH, MSN, RN
LINDA WOLOSCHEK-GREENBERG, DNP, RN
Careers
- Staff Nurse
- Clinic Nurse
- Charge Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Video
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program; however, some courses have age requirements. Speak to a Mid-State advisor for more information. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
- Accreditation Information
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The Associate Degree Nursing program at Mid-State Technical College located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 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 Board of Commissioners granted continuing accreditation to the associate program and scheduled the next evaluation visit for Fall 2030.
- LPN-to-ADN and Paramedic-to-ADN Pathways
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In order to recognize the experience and education of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Paramedic, an LPN/Paramedic-to-ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) articulation plan has been developed. This means that upon successful completion of specified activities and coursework, an LPN or Paramedic would be eligible to enter the ADN program as a third semester student (based on seat availability).
- BSN Completion
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An agreement between Mid-State Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point allows students to complete an associate degree in nursing (ADN) at Mid-State and a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) through UW-Stevens Point known as the Partnership Program (1+2+1). This allows students to begin their coursework at either institution by taking general studies courses to meet Mid-State’s ADN admission requirements. For students beginning at Mid-State, the program allows acceptance into UW-Stevens Point RN to BSN completion major as early as the third semester of the Mid-State ADN program. For students beginning at UW-Stevens Point, the agreement also creates a competitive application process to gain entrance into Mid-State’s ADN program each semester, providing an efficient and affordable path to becoming a registered nurse (RN) in central Wisconsin. Following completion of the Partnership Program, students will have earned both an ADN and BSN and successfully achieved licensure as an RN in the state of Wisconsin.
In addition, any graduate from the nursing program can pursue a BSN degree from numerous colleges that have articulating agreements with the college. This allows many credits earned at Mid-State to be accepted by the BSN college.
For more information, talk to your academic advisor at Mid-State or UW-Stevens Point.
- Additional Resources
- Licensure Information
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Mid-State’s Nursing programs prepares 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
These US States and Territories have not approved Mid-State’s Nursing Program:
- California (CA)
- District of Columbia (DC)
- Massachusetts (MA)
- Nevada (NV)
- New York (NY)
- Puerto Rico (PR)
- Republic of Palau (PW)
- Nursing Refresher Courses
Take the Next Step
“The education I received at Mid-State was outstanding. Each one of my instructors was approachable and always willing to put in extra time. Upon graduating, I started my career in nursing with excellent hands-on skills and a solid knowledge base.”
RENEE KLEIN
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
