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Undergraduate nursing students are benefiting from a new nursing immersion program with the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness.
From Battlefield to Clinic: Brenda Coupar's Path from Combat Lifesaver to DNP
Brenda Coupar ’09, DNP’18, knows the true meaning of service. “I didn’t choose nursing. Nursing chose me,” she says.
Dean Scott to Step Back from School of Nursing Sooner Than Expected
On November 12, Dean Linda D. Scott shared news with the School of Nursing community that she will step back from her deanship for health reasons, effective immediately.
1000+
Current enrollment
(pre-nursing through graduate students)
8th
2026 Best Undergraduate Nursing Program
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(5th among public universities)
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Wisconsin counties with Badger Nurses
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Student-Centered Education
Student life pairs the resources of a world-class university with a supportive community environment focused on nursing.
A Leader in Research and Scholarship
We believe that nursing is a powerful instrument for improving the human condition, and we're consistently ranked among the top public universities for overall research funding.
Creating Community
Signe Skott Cooper Hall supports the health and wellness of the School of Nursing community and features research suites, simulation labs, exercise spaces, and more.
Commitment to Health Equity
Advancing health equity is a fundamental part of our mission, reflected throughout our curricula, social and educational events, resources and services. We actively foster an environment of inclusive excellence.
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