Dr. Susan Zahner has more than 40 years of professional experience in public health, nursing, and academic leadership, including 24 years at the School of Nursing.
Month: November 2025
Culture as Medicine
Renowned author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was the keynote speaker for the 10th annual Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit—a meaningful day of connection and reflection attended by over 450 alumni, students, nurses, and Indigenous community members.
UW–Madison nursing students express concern as federal legislation changes professional degree classification
Federal legislation is changing what areas of study are considered “professional degrees,” altering eligibility for federal loans and leaving students concerned about their future.
Building Stronger Rural Communities Through Healthy Aging Programs
UW–Madison’s Center for Aging Research and Education is transforming care for rural and aging Wisconsinites.
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.
Where Culture Meets Care
Undergraduate nursing students are benefiting from a new nursing immersion program with the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness.
Meet Kim Nolet: Research Implementation Manager
From judging Kansas City barbecue to shaping nursing research, Kim Nolet brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to the School of Nursing. Discover how her role connects faculty, students, and communities to advance health care innovation.
From the Archives
Where Are They Now? Catching Up with David Ensch ‘73 and Julia Ensch ’10.