Carroll University

Carroll University believes that college is a big investment in a bright future. The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the department of nursing is approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. It leads to a bachelor’s degree, preparing students for their role in the burgeoning healthcare industry whether providing direct care or working as an administrator.

RNs – now one of the most sought-after professions - work in hospitals, physician offices, home healthcare services and nursing care facilities. There are opportunities in research, leadership or education. The ADN program will admit qualified students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or handicap (that does not interfere with the performance of professional nursing as provided by law).

The BSN program provides students with the science and interpersonal skills as well as practical experiences needed to succeed in any nursing career. The program covers all the basic nursing skills. As a form of simulation-based education, it entails working in clinical settings. Students can chose to focus on areas such as medical-surgical, pediatric, palliative care, psychiatric or intensive care. Carrol University prides itself on its supportive environment and hands-on learning guided by faculty. Classes are held in the nursing center at the United Community Center (UCC) in Milwaukee. It includes a modern, fully-equipped nursing lab with high-tech patient simulators that help students safely learn procedures before performing them on real patients.

Graduates can be expected to have direct responsibility for planning, managing and administering care for a two-to three-patient load. The student’s education culminates in a capstone experience of working 160 hours in a healthcare setting at one of southeastern Wisconsin’s best health systems or one of your choosing. Carroll’s strong partnerships with local healthcare organizations allow for a variety of clinical placements without waiting lists. Internships are also available. You can continue on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree if desired. Carroll has a history of providing an excellent nursing education and exceptional student outcomes, including top pass rates on the national licensing exam. An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is also available with preference given to bilingual candidates from all backgrounds. Cross-cultural experiences are promoted including travel and international missions.

The nursing school at Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at Carroll University include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree level degrees.

For nursing students in Wisconsin, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.78% and for BSN programs is 94.02%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 50 nursing schools in Wisconsin, the nursing program at Carroll University ranks #1000029 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000639. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 98.43%, giving the Carroll University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Carroll University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 98.43%
• Wisconsin State Rank: 1000029
• National Rank: 1000639

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