The Nursing Department offers a program leading to either the BS or BA degree with a major in nursing for RNs who have an associate degree or diploma from an accredited school of nursing. There are 128 credits required for graduation, of which 47 are in the Nursing Major. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.

Associate Degree or diploma graduates who have earned their degree from an accredited nursing program will be granted 24 credits after successful completion of 10 credits in the required nursing curriculum at Edgewood. In accordance with college policy, up to an additional 60 non-nursing semester hours that meet Edgewood College degree & professional major requirements may be transferred from all junior college or two-year campuses attended. The College also offers credit for some courses by examination through nationally standardized examinations and its own examination program. For returning RN students, there is no time limit on credits for any courses transferred from other institutions.

All RNs must hold a valid and current Wisconsin registered nurse license and have had at least one year of employment as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Written documented health data, current CPR certification, and physical examination from a primary health provider is required prior to registering for nursing clinical courses (NRS421 & NRS 461). A criminal background check must also be completed before registering for nursing clinical courses.

Overall GPA 2.5 on all courses that satisfy Edgewood College degree requirements and minimum acceptable grade of "C" in all required nursing, math and science courses.

Once a student is admitted to Edgewood College, only those courses completed within seven years prior to the granting of a degree will be counted toward meeting degree requirements.