Yes. Students who follow the prescribed full time curriculum track and meet all academic requirements (including a C or better in all nursing classes and key sciences) will graduate in 4 years.
• What if the required classes are full?
Students who are on track are assured placement in required courses. All students have a nursing advisor to assist with planning.
• Can I do the program part time?
Yes, part time is an option. How long it will take to finish depends on how part time you need to be and for how long. You must finish all clinical courses within a 6 year time span; this starts with NU 2010 and NU 2020. If you need to be part time, you should meet with your nursing advisor to plan out your progression.
• What happens if I don’t earn a C in one of the required courses?
You will have to repeat that course before progressing. This will delay your graduation. Most courses are offered 2 times per year.
• Can I take classes in the summer?
Yes, however, this will not shorten your time to graduation. The advantage is a lighter credit load.
• When do I pick up my computer?
The IT department handles all computer assignments.
• Where are clinicals?
MSOE utilizes most area health systems Including Aurora, Wheaton, Columbia St Mary’s, Prohealth, Froedtert and Children’s Hospital. We also use public and parochial schools, public health departments, clinics, homeless shelters and other agencies.
• Can I choose my clinical sites?
No, students are assigned to clinical sites
• What days are clinicals on?
Clinical days vary by course and are not the same every quarter. Clinical days are primarily Tues, Wed, Thursday, Friday. Saturday and Sunday. In most courses, you are in clinical 2 days per week for 6 hours each day. You will receive more information when you start courses.
• I work on Saturdays; can I do my clinical during the week?
No, if you are assigned to a Saturday clinical group, you will need to change your schedule. Or, you can delay the course till the next quarter that a weekday rotation is available.
• Can I work while I am in school?
Many students have jobs while in school. Your professors view school as your full time job and assign readings and homework with this in mind. We expect you to study 2-3 hours per credit per week. If you have 16 credits, this is 32-48 hours (in addition to the time you are sitting in class) per week. A general recommendation is no more than 10-12 hours of outside work per week. You are the only one who can judge how well you are able to parcel out your time.
• I play soccer and basketball. Can I be a student athlete?
Yes, you can. Successful student athletes are excellent time managers and plan adequate time for studying. As a nursing student, there will be times when you have to miss practices or games due to clinical. You should work with your coach and professors for additional suggestions.
• Do I need a car if I am a nursing student?
Nursing students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites. While a car is not required, it can be helpful. In the metro Milwaukee area, we also have bus and taxi availability. Many nursing students car pool to clinical sites.
• Will I have an advisor?
Yes, you will be assigned an advisor from the nursing department. Your advisor is available to provide guidance on academic as well as non academic issues. At a minimum, you will meet with your advisor once per quarter to plan the next term classes.
• What type of grants (financial aid) are available?
95% of the MSOE students receive financial aid. More information is available here.
• What nursing organizations are there?
There are dozens of student organizations on campus. Within the School of Nursing you will find the Student Nurse Association and the Nursing Honor Society. Students are strongly encouraged to get involved in student organizations. For more information on opportunities, go here.
• What is the difference between A-track and B-track?
Nursing courses are offered 2x per year and are labeled the A and B track. The A track graduates in May and the B track graduates in November.
• I want to graduate earlier, can I switch to the A track?
No. students are assigned to tracks based on enrollment dates.
• What specific nursing tutoring services are available?
The Learning Resource Center offers a variety of services including individual and group tutoring, assistance with test taking, time management, stress management and others. More information is located here.