Rachel Hawn was inspired to pursue a PhD in nursing from her personal and clinical experience with cancer and cancer survivorship. Now she’s bringing that experience into her research to improve the quality of life among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers.
PhD Program
Klaisuban, MSN, Thatchkorn
Why Become a Nurse Scientist?
Are you a practicing nurse who finds yourself asking deeper questions about the “why” behind your work? Why do we follow certain protocols? Isn’t there a better approach? How can we improve outcomes for patients and communities? If so, you may already be thinking like a nurse scientist. These are the questions that nurse scientists ask—and answer.
Meet Jessica LeClair: Assistant Professor
Jessica LeClair’s journey has come full circle—from student to clinical faculty, researcher, postdoctoral trainee, and now professor. Inspired by the mentorship she received, she’s empowering nursing students to become the leaders our world needs.
Q&A with Kelly Krainak, PhD Student
Kelly Krainak shares why she chose the PhD program at UW–Madison, her interest in planetary health, and her research on how geographic and social issues lead to multiple health disparities.
Tonya Roberts Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Tonya Roberts, PhD, RN, FGSA, was officially announced as the new associate dean for faculty affairs in December 2024 after serving in the role in an interim capacity since February 2024.
Meet Teri Pipe: Professor of Practice
Dr. Teri Pipe is a professor of practice at the School of Nursing who is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of nurses and leaders.
Five Faculty and Students Receive Awards from MNRS
Three School of Nursing faculty members and two PhD students have received Research & Implementation Interest Group Awards from the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS).
UW–Madison School of Nursing on Buzzed Into Madison
Buzzed Into Madison on News 3 Now featured our advanced degree programs which prepare nurses to shape the future of health care.