The Ruth S. Coleman College of Nursing is part of Cardinal Stritch University (CSU) and is accredited by CCNE. CSU takes a hands-on approach to teaching its nursing students, giving students clinical experience in top Milwaukee hospitals.
Approximately 97 percent of CSU nursing students find a job within six months. Tuition for nursing in 2009-2010 was $10,640 for a full-time student plus an additional $80 per nursing credit.
Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N. Yates Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
414-410-4054
http://www.stritch.edu
Another university accredited by CCNE is the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (UWGB). UWGB offers the chance for students to complete their nursing degree completely online, completely on campus or a mix of both. All students have a personal nursing advisor to assist them on their journey through UWGB.
In 2009, UWGB tuition for in-state students was $3,306. Tuition for out-of-state students was $7,093. For Minnesota students with reciprocity tuition was $3,492. Students from the Midwest Exchange pay $4,674. Returning Wisconsin students pay $5,476.
Professional Program in Nursing
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay WI, 54311
www.uwgb.edu
Marian University, located in Fond Du Loc, has been educating nurses for 40 years and is accredited by CCNE. Marian requires students start clinical training in the sophomore year. Marian students can train at over 17 local hospitals and clinics, including the University of Wisconsin hospitals.
Tuition at Marian University was $20,550 a year in 2009-2010.
Marian University
45 S. National Ave.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4699
1-800-2-MARIAN
http://www.marianuniversity.edu