University of Wisconsin–Madison

School of Nursing

University of Wisconsin–Madison
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At UW–Madison, nurses lead.

In collaboration, in caring, in research, in innovation,
we lead to the future of health and health care—for Wisconsin and the world.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Traditional BSN
Accelerated BSN
RN to BSN Program

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Educator 
Psychiatric Mental Health
School Nursing

ForwardNursing Magazine

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Featured Initiatives

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.

Photo of Prof. Jarzemsky working with her students to offer care to the local elderly community.

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.

Photo of Sennett Middle School students walk the halls with their school nurse.