School of Nursing

University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Sue Hassmiller

Join us online for Recommendations for the Future of Nursing, a public talk by Dr. Susan Hassmiller May 12.

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University of Wisconsin Madison School of Nursing
Melanie Krause

Melanie Krause ’06, PhD’10 works in the Department of Veterans Affairs, a career focused on health care delivery, research, policy, and civil service.

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School of Nursing BSN student administers COVID vaccination
BSN student administers COVID vaccination

Badger Nurses Collaborating on Covid-19 Vaccine Education and Delivery is a faculty-led effort to vaccinate Wisconsin.

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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

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

The Importance of Place

Nurses are uniquely positioned to improve population health by using their training, knowledge, and theories to educate people on the important connection between person and place.

In the Fight

When pandemics hit, nurses are at the forefront. With expertise in epidemiology and public health, they also improve care, give people tools to protect themselves, and help policymakers understand why some can’t always take those steps.

Q & A with Shawn Waldron ’12

A conversation with Shawn Waldron ’12, who currently works at the McMurdo Station medical center in Antarctica as its COVID-19 medical risk manager.

1000+
Current enrollment

90%
Graduates licensed & practicing in six months

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.

Lunch and learn event on gun violence

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.

School Nurse

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

  • School of Nursing BSN student administers COVID vaccination

    UW–Madison Nursing Students Volunteer to Give Out Vaccine

    UW–Madison School of Nursing students are giving the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and other qualifying populations around the southern part of the state, to help with the massive task of vaccinating against the new virus that caused a global pandemic.

  • COVID-19 vaccine clinic

    UW System leaders, Chancellor Blank visit UW–Madison COVID-19 vaccine site

    Chancellor Rebecca Blank, UW System interim President Tommy Thompson and Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen toured the vaccine clinic at the Nicholas Recreation Center on Tuesday, March 23, where School of Nursing faculty and students helped administer vaccines.

  • Melanie Krause

    Melanie Krause ’06, PhD’10

    One of the first seven nursing students to join the School of Nursing's early-entry PhD program, Melanie Krause has made a career in long-term health care systems. In her current role, she is responsible for providing comprehensive services throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General.

  • Portrait of Sarah Endicott

    Q&A with Sarah Endicott, DNP, RN, GNP-BC

    A conversation about the role of the preceptor in the educational experience of clinical graduate students.

  • Barbara Bowers

    Nursing Homes And COVID-19

    Listen to a WORT podcast with Barbara Bowers, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor and associate dean for research in the School of Nursing. The discussion covers nursing homes, the services they provide, and the reasons for their vulnerability when COVID first hit.

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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.