What is planetary health? How does it impact nursing, health care, and communities? We answer some frequently asked questions.
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2025 NAO Award Winners
The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2025 NAO Award Winners, Barbara Pinekenstein and Laura Block.
Future Badger Nurse Spotlight: Q&A with Brandon Kreger x’26
After a hospital stay showed Brandon Kreger x’26 the impact of compassionate nursing, he’s now pursuing a career to provide that same care to others. He shares his journey and experiences as a student nurse in this Q&A.
Building a Future in Nursing: Allie Young’s Badger Experience
A first-year nursing student at UW–Madison, Allie Young x’26 is driven by a passion for patient care. Balancing her studies with hands-on clinical experience, she’s dedicated to building the knowledge and skills that will shape her nursing future.
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Sophia LaSala ’24
Sophia LaSala’s time at UW–Madison was a journey of exploration. Open to new experiences, she discovered her passion for nursing across diverse specialties and ultimately found a path that fits her true calling.
Job Openings: RISE-THRIVE Tenure-Track Faculty, Open Rank
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative focuses on addressing complex challenges in Wisconsin and globally through strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and educational opportunities. The RISE-THRIVE (Transforming Healthspan through …
Breaking Barriers to Education through Scholarships
Raymond C. Lauver knew first-hand that finances create significant barriers to accessing quality education. To help break these barriers, he established the Diane Lauver Scholarship Fund to assist promising Badgers who cannot afford a college education without financial assistance. Meet Raymond and this year’s Lauver Scholarship recipients.
Chancellor Mnookin visits School of Nursing
On August 31, UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin visited the School of Nursing. She spent the morning meeting students, faculty, and staff, and we proudly showed her how Badger nurses change lives through research, education, and …
Q&A with Leah Roscoe ’06
Leah Roscoe ’06 currently works as a clinical instructor at the UW–Madison School of Nursing. She talks about her nursing journey, the most rewarding part of her job, and advice for current and future students.
Student Spotlight: Julie Jones x’24
A conversation with Julie Jones x’24, traditional bachelor of science in nursing student and student ambassador.