RN to BSN Agreement
You’ve already put in the work — now make every credit count. This transfer agreement shows how coursework from your Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Registered Nurse (RN) associate's degree transfers into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at UW-Green Bay. In order receive the full block of transfer credits to UW-Green Bay, students must complete all of the prescribed coursework in the Wisconsin Technical College System Nursing associate's degree. Students are eligible for this agreement with a WTCS graduation date of 2026 or later. Explore course equivalencies, remaining degree requirements and the path toward earning your bachelor’s degree below.
From: WTCS
- Program: Nursing
- Degree: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Institution: Wisconsin Technical College System
- Credits Transferring: 66 credits
To: UW-Green Bay
- Program: RN to BSN
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Institution: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Credits Remaining: 69 to 71 credits
- Delivery: Online + in-person clinical experience
How Your Credits Transfer
The courses below show how completed Nursing coursework from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) transfers to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at UW-Green Bay (UWGB). Please note any Nursing associate's degree from a Wisconsin Technical College is applicable. Some courses may require a minimum grade to transfer into specific major requirements. For course descriptions see the RN to BSN Major in the Academic Catalog.
Course to Course Equivalency
| NWTC Course | NWTC Credits | UW-Green Bay Equivalent | UWGB Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology & 10-806-179 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology | 8 | HUM BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology I & HUM BIOL 222 Anatomy and Physiology II | 8 |
| 10-801-136 English Composition 1 | 3 | WF 100 First Year Writing | 3 |
| 10-809-188 Development Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 203 Introduction to Lifespan Development | 3 |
| 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 | COMM 166 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 102 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 10-806-197 Microbiology | 4 | BIOLOGY 323 Principles of Microbiology & BIOLOGY 324 Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| 10-809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOCIOL 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Block Equivalency
In addition to the course-to-course equivalency itemized above, there is a total block equivalency that makes up 39 credits that are accepted at UW-Green Bay.
NWTC Block
| NWTC Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 10-890-101 College 101 | 1 |
| 10-543-104 Nsg: Intro Clinical Practice | 2 |
| 10-543-101 Nursing Fundamentals | 2 |
| 10-543-103 Nursing Pharmacology | 2 |
| 10-543-102 Nursing Skills | 3 |
| 10-543-106 Nursing Health Promotion | 3 |
| 10-543-107 Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan | 2 |
| 10-543-105 Nursing Health Alterations | 3 |
| 10-543-108 Nsg: Intro Clinical Care Mgt | 2 |
| 10-543-112 Nursing Advanced Skills | 1 |
| 10-543-109 Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1 | 3 |
| 10-543-110 Nsg: Mental Health Comm Con | 2 |
| 10-543-111 Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice | 3 |
| 10-543-116 Nursing Clinical Transition | 2 |
| 10-543-113 Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2 | 3 |
| 10-543-114 Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts | 2 |
| 10-543-115 Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice | 3 |
UWGB Block
| UWGB Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elective Credit | 39 |
What You'll Take at UW-Green Bay
After transferring coursework from WTCS, these are the remaining courses needed to complete the RN to BSN program at UW-Green Bay. We recommend working with our transfer advisors to ensure maximum efficiency of your course selection, as certain courses count for multiple requirements which may reduce the number of overall credits needed at UW-Green Bay. For course descriptions and degree requirements, refer to the RN to BSN Major in the Academic Catalog.
Core Courses
| Catalog ID | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
NURSING 407 | Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
NURSING 441 | Chronic Care Management | 3 |
NURSING 443 | Health Care Economics, Finance, and Policy for Nursing Practice | 3 |
NURSING 446 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NURSING 447 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
NURSING 453 | Information Management and Healthcare Technology | 3 |
NURSING 454 | Community Health Nursing | 3 |
NURSING 455 | Community Health Nursing Practicum | 3 |
NURSING 490 | Synthesis for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURSING 492 | Special Topics in Nursing | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Catalog ID | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Support Courses: Therapeutic Nursing Intervention Electives | Students should consult their advisor regarding elective options. | 6 |
| Nursing Support Courses: Statistics Courses | Students will select one of the following Statistics Courses: BUSAN220 Introduction to Business Statistics, HIMT 350 Statistics for Healthcare, MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, or PSYCH 205 Social Science Statistics | 3 to 4 |
| Nursing Support Courses: Chemistry Courses | Students will select one of the following CHEM courses: CHEM 108 Survey of General, Organic and Biochemistry, CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, or CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II | 3 to 4 |
| Nursing Support Courses: Critical Thinking Elective | Students should consult their advisor regarding elective options. | 3 |
| WF 105 | Research and Rhetoric | 3 |
Core Curriculum Requirements
| Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Community & Literacy: Information Literacy | 3 |
| Humanities & Arts: Human Cultures and Values | 3 |
| Humanities & Arts: Creative and Artistic Inquiry | 3 |
| Natural Science & Wellness: Environmental Sustainability | 3 |
| Civics & Perspectives: Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Civics & Perspectives: Ethnic Studies | 3 |
Transfer Agreement Details
Date Effective: 06/01/2021
Review Date: 06/01/2026
Approved by:
- The Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Technical College System
Ready To Chat?
See how the rest of your credits will transfer with an unofficial credit evaluation. To learn more about your individual path to a degree at UW-Green Bay, reach out to our transfer advisor, Michelle Ferry. Call 920-465-2111 or email uwgb@uwgb.edu.