Overview

Students admitted to either option follow the course sequence designated in the program plan and progress as a group.

Features

The Nursing Practice - Adult, gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program of study at University of Wisconsin Madison features a combination of formal course work, clinical practice, and scholarly inquiry.

Most coursework is delivered in a hybrid format, utilizing both required in-person class sessions and distance learning technologies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Nursing Research

Health Program Planning, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement

Nursing and Health Informatics

Evaluation and Application of Evidence-Based Practice

Health Care and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Nursing View 312 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing

GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits for the baccalaureate degree

RN license

One year of professional nursing experience

Grade of B or better in a approved statistics course within the last 5 years. (Note: The course does not need to be taken before applying, but must be successfully completed prior to the start of the fall term.)

Application essay (see School of Nursing website for specific criteria)

Three letters of recommendation

Curriculum vitae or resume

English proficiency scores

Tuition Fee

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International

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
National

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12326 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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