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Coming Full Circle: UW Flexible Option Instructor Who Completed RN-BSN Program Channels Passion for Helping Others

Jill Saxton has seen her nursing career come full circle – from the moment she started out as a CNA to earning her nurse practitioner degree and becoming an instructor at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee RN-to-BSN program offered through UW Flexible Option to shape the next generation.
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Partner at Accounting and IT Firm Earns IST Degree

The online IST bachelor's degree program offered through UW Flexible Option fit perfectly into Michael Senkbeil's busy schedule.
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UW Flexible Option Offers Biomedical Health Sciences Student With Hearing Loss ‘Life-Changing’ Learning Environment

UW Flexible Option offers Biomedical Health Sciences student with hearing loss a chance to excel while learning online.
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‘I’ve Never Heard of a School or Program Who Lets You Do That’: UW Flexible Option RN to BSN Student Navigates Full-time Work, School, Marriage, and Buying a Home

BSN student Abigail Sincoular is working on finishing her nursing degree in 22 months, including a two-month pause to get married and move.
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Diagnostic Imaging Degree Helps Graduate Earn Promotion

The UW Flexible Option gave this Diagnostic Imaging graduate the skills to support others on a larger scale and grow within the medical field.
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UW-Milwaukee Online Degrees offered through UW Flexible Option Earn Top Ranking

UW-Milwaukee online bachelor degree programs ranked No. 35 by U.S. News & World Report. Four UW Flexible Option degrees included.
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5 Ways Travel Nurses Can Earn a BSN

Don’t let the busyness of a travel nurse schedule make you second guess your ability to earn your BSN. Follow these 5 steps to get started.
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Healthcare Positions Abound in U.S. News’ List of Top Jobs

Several healthcare jobs have earned a spot on the annual U.S. News and World Report list of the 100 best jobs in America.
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Full-Time Travel Nurse Earns BSN Her Way Through UW Flexible Option

The UW Flexible Option format allowed this travel nurse to take control of her coursework and busy schedule.
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UW Grad Says Earning Her Degree "Wouldn't Be Possible" Without UW Flexible Option

Briana Martinez simultaneously worked full time, freelanced, and earned her degrees thanks to UW Flexible Option's innovative online offerings.
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