“Our vision is to improve health for all.”
Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, dean and professor, UW–Madison School of Nursing
Make an Impact
Support Students
Fund scholarships and fellowships that remove barriers to education for students, preparing nurses who will lead in a future that delivers equitable care.

Support Faculty
Fund faculty growth and initiatives to ensure that the very best guidance, mentorship, teaching, and research will shape the future nursing workforce, practice, and policies.

Support Innovative Research
Fund inclusive research leading to knowledge and discoveries that will inform changes in care practice and policy—mitigating disparities, building health equity, and improving health on the largest scale.

Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fund efforts to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture at the School of Nursing.

Support Through Connection
Badger Nurses Change Lives through connection, mentorship, and networking. The School of Nursing is hoping you will stay connected through the Badger Nurse Network, consider mentoring a current student, and share your story.

By the Numbers
4000
Donors to the BNCL campaign
2
New endowed faculty professorships/chairs
3
Mercile J. Lee Scholarships established in support of underrepresented students
Badger Nurses Making a Difference
Nursing Research
“I learned the importance of being a change agent, standing for what was right, and realizing the responsibilities of my role to provide quality care wherever I practiced.”
Barbara Brown, Class of 1971
Celebrate With Us
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1973
The Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th anniversary of graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing in October.
Celebrate the Class of 1998
The Class of 1998 celebrates its 25th anniversary of graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing this November.
Homecoming
Reconnect with campus and fellow Badger nurses at the NAO Tailgate, hosted by the School's Nurses Alumni Organization.
“Nursing is such a rewarding career. There’s always something new to learn, and you get to apply that knowledge to help. I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to touch people’s lives in a way only a nurse can.”
Kevin Franco Valle ’15