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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Nursing


Main Office: Campus Center, Ruehlow Nursing Complex, CC-115MSOE School of Nursing logo
Phone:
     Local: (414) 277-7158
     Toll Free: (888) 676-3687 (MSOE-NUR)
Email: nursing@msoe.edu

Accreditation

The baccalaureate program at MSOE University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Vision

The MSOE School of Nursing sets the standard for excellence in preparing nurses who will impact society as expert practitioners, leaders, and scholars.

Mission

MSOE School of Nursing is the academic institution of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners who are dedicated to a wholistic, team-based approach for solving complex health challenges of today and tomorrow.

Program Goals

Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the BS in Nursing program will:

  • Practice as nursing generalists to meet the ever-changing health care needs
  • Serve the health care needs of a diverse global community
  • Be prepared to engage in graduate study
  • Critically reflect on their nursing practice and evaluate the effects of their nursing care
  • Be guided by ethical principles and standards of professional care
  • Demonstrate leadership skills in interprofessional interactions

Ruehlow Nursing Complex and Clinical Experiences 

The Ruehlow Nursing Complex houses the School of Nursing labs and Simulation Center. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of hospitals and health care agencies in Milwaukee and surrounding communities.

Professional Nurse (RN) Licensure

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS in Nursing) degree and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)™. After successfully passing the NCLEX exam, graduates are eligible for licensure.

Faculty

Chairperson:

Dr. Carol J. Sabel

Professors:

Dr. Victoria Carlson-Oehlers, Dr. Jane Paige, Dr. Carol J. Sabel

Associate Professors:

Dr. Jessica Barkimer, Dr. Stephanie Bruce, Dr. Havilah Normington, Dr. Cheryl Petersen

Assistant Professors:

Heide Bolek, Robin Gates, Sara Keen, Dr. Amy Ketchum, Dr. Jennifer Klug, Timothy Osterhaus, Rebecca Sobanski

Clinical Assistant Professors:

Richard Gillard, Mary Labinski

Adjunct Professors:

Dr. Sarah Arvelo, Diane Dettinger, Kara Gaspervich, Gail Gonzalez, Anna Guerrero, Jennifer Jablonowski, Taylor King, Martha Kliebenstein, Kari Mahlik, Elizabeth Mounir, Bonnie Nickasch, April Pellmann, Leora Philippe, Kristine Radtke Norris, Luis-Alejandro Roldan, Dr. Melinda Rodriguez-Salus, Jacqueline Scherr, Ashley Sheskey, Karly Tate, Jennifer VandenBosch, Dr. Heidi Wheeler, Dr. Ruth Widder, Dr. Jessica Yates

Adjunct Associate Professor:

Dr. Aruna Lal

Professor Emeriti:

Dr. Sherrill Leifer

Staff

Academic Support Specialist

Chris Carloni

Coordinator of Clinical Placement and Compliance:

Carla Brooks

Department Administrative Assistant:

Daniel Poarch

Laboratory Technicians:

Kristina Aldag, Suzanne Kramer

Laboratory Manager:

Jessica Harris

Programs

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