School of Nursing

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Read our special Centennial issue of ForwardNursing!

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The TBSN Class of 2024

Join us for Centennial Weekend events November 8-9!

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Dr. Megan Zuelsdorff gives a RED Talk.

Join us for the next Centennial Research, Education, and Discovery Talk on October 25.

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At UW–Madison, Nurses Lead

The School of Nursing Leads

In collaboration, in caring, in research, in innovation, we lead to the future of health and health care—for Wisconsin and the world. Developing leaders for the profession and society—we make discoveries, enhance systems, and improve health through research, education and practice.

The School of Nursing’s Academic Programs

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For Undergraduates—3 Paths to the BSN

Traditional BSN
Accelerated BSN
RN to BSN Program | BSN@Home

For Graduate Students—2 Doctoral Programs

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

For Nurses at Different Educational Levels—3 Certificates

Nurse Educator 
Psychiatric Mental Health
School Nursing

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Badger Nurses Change Lives

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Creating memorable moments through meaningful interactions helps Mitch Osterhaus ’22 change lives in more ways than one.

Caring Through Shared Experience

For Katey Olsen ’20, nursing is a way to give back after beating childhood cancer.

School of Nursing Earns Insight Into Diversity 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

National honor marks the third overall for School of Nursing.

1000+
Current enrollment

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19th
2025 Best Undergraduate Nursing Program
U.S. News & World Report
(among public colleges, 26th overall)

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72/72
Wisconsin counties with Badger Nurses

The UW–Madison Difference

Supporting the Professional Development of Nurses

Nursing Professional Development offers learning opportunities that address issues relevant to your nursing practice and take advantage of the latest education research and technology.

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Improving the Experience of Aging

With a multi-pronged approach that includes cutting-edge research on long-term care systems and hospital practices, we aim to transform the possibilities for healthy and fulfilling living for older individuals.

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Using Technology to Improve Care Outside the Clinic

From an online tool to support school nurses to apps that assist individuals caring for older adults, our innovative products connect the expertise of the university with the community.

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We are committed to building a culture of health in Wisconsin and beyond. We look forward to continued partnerships in the community to maximize health outcomes and eliminate health disparities. It is our goal that Wisconsin residents are able to live healthier lives now and for generations to come.

Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Dean and Professor, UW–Madison School of Nursing

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ForwardNursing Magazine

Get the latest in research, education, and practice from the School of Nursing, meet the people leading the way, and celebrate the impact of alumni across the state and around the world. ForwardNursing brings you meaningful stories about and for people working to promote health and advance healthcare.