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For Undergraduates—3 Paths to the BSN
For Graduate Students—2 Doctoral Programs
For Nurses at Different Educational Levels—3 Certificates
Latest News
Using Nursing to Build the Way to Better Health Care Environments
Igor Kleytman ’08, CPEN, uses his nursing experiences to consult with medical facility designers.
A New Type of Translation
For UW–Madison School of Nursing alum and professor Dr. Maichou Lor, creating tools to address culturally-appropriate care and improve clinical practice means patients’ symptoms are no longer lost in translation.
Resilient by Nature
Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
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
New at the School of Nursing
Five Faculty and Students Receive Awards from MNRS
Three School of Nursing faculty members and two PhD students have received Research & Implementation Interest Group Awards from the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS).
Using Nursing to Build the Way to Better Health Care Environments
Igor Kleytman ’08, CPEN, uses his nursing experiences to consult with medical facility designers.
A New Type of Translation
For UW–Madison School of Nursing alum and professor Dr. Maichou Lor, creating tools to address culturally-appropriate care and improve clinical practice means patients’ symptoms are no longer lost in translation.
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