Marquette Direct Entry MSN Program Near Milwaukee
If you are considering earning a MSN degree through Marquette University’s second-degree Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program, our program site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is ideally located for your education and future career.
With this location for our direct entry MSN program near Milwaukee, you can select from three annual start dates. Students can start in spring, summer or fall, with five-semester and extended eight-semester program options.
Why Study Nursing in Pleasant Prairie?
As a Marquette student, you can choose to learn in the heart of Milwaukee at our main campus or at our Pleasant Prairie program site. Pleasant Prairie students can still access most Milwaukee campus benefits and services, and this program site location in southeastern Wisconsin could be an ideal place to study nursing.
Opportunities in Chicago
Pleasant Prairie is located right on the Wisconsin/Illinois border in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, which has a total population of 167,488. The greater Chicago area has more than 9.4 million people and 33 community health and hospital systems. The Chicago metro area has the third-highest employment of registered nurses in the nation, with 102,330 nursing roles at an annual mean wage of $90,810 as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Opportunities in Milwaukee
The Pleasant Prairie site is also located just over half an hour’s drive from downtown Milwaukee, with a metro area population of more than 1.5 million.
Southeastern Wisconsin is home to five integrated health systems, each offering a range of employment opportunities for nurses. Milwaukee is home to eight major hospitals and medical research institutions, including the largest hospital in the state, Advocate Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Registered nurses are currently the sixth-largest occupation in Wisconsin according to the BLS, with 61,870 RNs employed as of May 2023. The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development has also forecast a deficit of between 12,000 and 19,000 nurses in the state by 2040, based on demographic shifts, including an aging nursing workforce.
Nursing will continue to be in high demand in this area for the foreseeable future, with plenty of employer competition likely to further drive increased wages and benefits.
An MSN degree can set you on track for a successful future nursing career.
Benefits of Relocating Near Pleasant Prairie
While our program’s coursework is predominantly delivered online, labs and testing mean you will need to regularly attend our Pleasant Prairie program site.
Pleasant Prairie itself, as well as nearby Kenosha, is a vibrant area with beachfront access, plenty of food and drink, and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Multiple healthcare facilities are located throughout Kenosha County, so those who relocate will have access to opportunities outside of the two major cities it sits between. Additionally, the lower cost of living in Pleasant Prairie will keep your lifestyle affordable as a DE-MSN student and beyond.
If you are considering relocating to within commuting distance of Pleasant Prairie, you will have plenty of options regarding where you live. You can also access nearby world-class nature, food, entertainment and cultural opportunities.
Nearby Attractions
Located between two major metropolitan areas and accessible to both, Pleasant Prairie offers attractive opportunities for nearly anything you might want to do.
Nature
- Kenosha: HarborPark, a 69-acre development on the shores of Lake Michigan
- Milwaukee: Boerner Botanical Gardens, a beautiful natural showcase
- Chicago: North Dunes Nature Preserve, with inviting campgrounds and hiking trails
Culture
- Kenosha: multiple local art galleries
- Milwaukee: The Milwaukee Public Museum
- Chicago: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Sports and Entertainment
- Kenosha: the city is located on the path of the Wisconsin Marathon, the Kenosha Kingfish are a popular local baseball team, and residents attend many local cultural events
- Milwaukee: live sports ranging baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer, and a thriving cultural scene at venues including the Milwaukee Night Market
- Chicago: professional teams across all major sports and more than 30 renowned live music venues
Food and Drink
- Kenosha: local restaurants, breweries and distilleries with a huge range of cuisines
- Milwaukee: historic breweries and renowned restaurants
- Chicago: choose from approximately 20 Michelin Star restaurants
Attending Marquette’s Second-Degree Direct Entry MSN Program in Pleasant Prairie
We are located at:
8401 102nd St. #300
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Our contact number is 866-891-8438.
See Our Direct Entry MSN Program Site Near Milwaukee
As a Marquette DE-MSN student enrolled at our Pleasant Prairie site, you will have access to expert faculty, fellow cohort members, and a suite of amenities and facilities. Our program site tour video gives you a look at what this location has to offer, including:
- Expanded student capacity
- Four simulation labs
- A large collaborative skills lab area
- Community and study rooms
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the admissions requirements for Marquette’s DE-MSN program in Pleasant Prairie?
To be eligible for admission in either our five-semester or eight-semester options as a Direct Entry MSN student, you must meet several criteria including:
-Hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
-Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in your conferred baccalaureate degree
-Successfully complete all prerequisite courses while meeting the grade requirement of a “C’ or higher in each
How does the experience at our Pleasant Prairie program site differ from our main Milwaukee Campus?
Our Direct Entry MSN program site in Pleasant Prairie offers the same high-quality education that can also be found on our main Milwaukee campus. Keep in mind that Pleasant Prairie students in both program options have access to most of the resources and activities available on the Milwaukee campus, such as the library, career services, and sporting events. Pleasant Prairie can offer more options regarding the program format, however.
Students in Pleasant Prairie will be able to access three start dates per year, with spring and fall start dates for our five-semester option and a summer start date for our eight-semester extended option.
With required weekly site visits for labs and testing, our Pleasant Prairie program site is also located within accessible driving distance from areas around Milwaukee and Kenosha, Wisconsin, as well as Chicago.
How can I apply to become a Marquette Direct Entry MSN student in Pleasant Prairie?
To apply for our Direct Entry MSN program’s five-semester or eight-semester options in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, fill out our contact form or contact our admissions team at (866) 891-8438 to begin the conversation.
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