A new study of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds the university’s Division I athletes in enviable psychological shape—reporting a level of mental well-being far above their non-athlete classmates.That’s a bit of a surprise to Traci Snedden, the UW–Madison professor of nursing who led the study, which was published by the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Month: December 2018
Are Fitbits the answer to nurse fatigue?
Linsey Steege, UW–Madison School of Nursing professor, is using activity trackers on nurses to uncover important data about what causes fatigue in the work environment and what health systems can do to minimize its impact.
Commencement spotlight: Long journey makes nursing degree all the sweeter for JoAnn Brink
After working on it for 20 years, Brink will earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UW–Madison. “There was no way I was not going to finish that degree.”
Appropriate Use of Opioids & Other Misused Drugs
The goal of this Fall Distance Learning Experience is to cover proper use of opioids and benzodiazepines as well as using and interpreting the PDMP and it will examine the FDA’s methodology for human abuse …
Models of Integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare for Providing Patient-Centered Care for People with Mental Illnesses
This course provides interactive learning experience to explore best practices in developing, maintaining, and expanding mental health services. Participants have multiple opportunities to engage in learning by viewing a TED Talk-style presentation, working with the …
Depression Screening and Management in Primary Care
This course provides interactive learning experience to explore appropriate screening for depression, differential diagnosis of depression, and a team-based approach to managing depression in primary care. Participants have multiple opportunities to engage in learning by …
Recognizing and Managing Suicidal Risk
This course provides interactive learning experience to explore risk factors for suicide in adults and adolescents, managing suicidal risk, and available suicide prevention resources. Participants have multiple opportunities to engage in learning by viewing a …
Adult Immunization Update
Providing immunizations according to CDC standards at all ages is a key role in preventive health care practice for all medical professionals. This course focuses on the standards, how to give a strong recommendation, and …
Nutrition and Healthy Life Choices
This two-hour course explores the comorbidity of pediatric obesity, identifies strategies to encourage appropriate nutrition and healthy life choices and promotes positive relationships among members of the healthcare team including patients and families. Website/Registration
Patient and Family Communication
This course for physicians, nurses, and clinical dietitians offers practical approaches to pediatric obesity prevention and management based on emerging evidence and clinical practice guidelines. Website/Registration