School of Nursing

University of Wisconsin–Madison
Smart Restart Fall 2020

View the university plan for returning to in-person instruction this fall and learn about campus-wide health measures.

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2020 Littlefield Lecture Series speakers

Livestream the 2020 Littlefield Leadership lecture, "A Conversation on Aging Science and the Care of Older Adults."

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UW-Madison School of Nursing DNP graduation

Applications are open for the Doctor of Nursing Practice with seven specialties, including two new online programs.

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Welcome back to the School of Nursing from Dean Linda Scott

Dean Scott welcomes School of Nursing students back to campus for the 2020-21 academic year.

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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

Connect with us

#YON2020 #yearofthenurse

World Health Organization International Year of the Nurse and Midwife

Badger Nurses make an impact

What Nurses Know about Opioids

The opioid epidemic continues to claim lives, disrupt families and challenge communities, but nurses are hardly standing idly by. In many settings, they are creating solutions, implementing new programs, and driving change for nurses, patients, health systems and communities.   

Other Side of the Door

A winter immersion program for the School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) program shows students how nurses help build healthy communities in rural places. The school is committed to every student participating in a clinical focused on population health.

Celebrating Badger Nurses | NANCY KAUFMAN ’71 AND JESSICA KENDALL ’14

Each year, the Nurses Alumni Organization Awards salute alumni who have made significant contributions to the nursing profession. Award recipients exemplify the school’s legacy of excellence in nursing leadership.

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.

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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

New at the School of Nursing

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.