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DNP Program

From Battlefield to Clinic: Brenda Coupar’s Path from Combat Lifesaver to DNP

Posted on November 4, 2025

Brenda Coupar ’09, DNP’18, knows the true meaning of service. “I didn’t choose nursing. Nursing chose me,” she says.

Posted in Alumni Profile, DNP Profile, DNP Program, News, TBSN programTagged Brenda Coupar, military, Veterans Day

Meet Rachel Stanek: CTEN Clinical Assistant Professor

Posted on September 29, 2025

Two-time Badger Rachel Stanek shares her journey from BSN student to assistant professor.

Posted in Alumni News & Events, Alumni Profile, Clinical & Teaching, DNP Profile, DNP Program, Faculty & Staff Profile, News, TBSN programTagged Alumni, DNP program, faculty, Rachel Stanek, TBSN

5 Reasons to Choose a DNP: Lead, Specialize, and Make a Difference

Posted on September 22, 2025

Starting a career in advanced health care can feel confusing. We help you understand the differences so you can make a choice that’s best for you.

Posted in DNP Program, NewsTagged DNP program, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Small Victories: Bringing Compassionate Care to Disadvantaged Populations

Posted on September 15, 2025

Matt Meskan, DNP’25, RN, CCHP, brings a passion for practical, patient-centered care to his work as a registered nurse and certified correctional health professional.

Posted in Alumni News & Events, DNP Profile, DNP Program, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Belize immersion program, DNP program, ForwardNursing, global health, Matt Meskan

Q&A with Eric Ido-Bruce, DNP Population Health Student

Posted on June 23, 2025

Eric Ido-Bruce is using his DNP program to advocate for patients, develop health literacy, and work for planetary health.

Posted in DNP Profile, DNP Program, News, Student ProfileTagged DNP program, Eric Ido-Bruce, planetary health, Systems Leadership and Innovation

The Local to Global Ripple Effects of Planetary Health

Posted on June 9, 2025

Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, PHN, DNPx26, is using the DNP in Population Health program to create positive change for her community and the planet.

Posted in DNP Profile, DNP Program, News, Student ProfileTagged Ashley Smith, DNP program, planetary health, population health

Transforming the Delivery of Mental Health Care for Those Who Need It Most

Posted on May 5, 2025

Gina Bryan, DNP, APRN, FAAN, was recently featured in the Wisconsin State Journal, discussing her work as a clinical professor and psychiatric-mental health certificate coordinator at the School of Nursing.

Posted in Certificate programs, Clinical & Teaching, DNP Program, Media MentionsTagged DNP program, Gina Bryan, Psychiatric Mental Health Care Certificate, psychiatric nursing

UW–Madison School of Nursing on Buzzed Into Madison

Posted on March 17, 2025

Buzzed Into Madison on News 3 Now featured our advanced degree programs which prepare nurses to shape the future of health care.

Posted in Academic, DNP Program, Media Mentions, News, PhD ProgramTagged DNP program, Kris Kwekkeboom, PhD program, Roberta Pawlak

Beyond the Bedside

Posted on October 15, 2024

Joshua Ernst ’14, DNP’24, is impacting nursing through innovative leadership.

Posted in Alumni News & Events, Alumni Profile, DNP Profile, DNP Program, NewsTagged DNP program, Joshua Ernst, Systems Leadership and Innovation

School of Nursing’s DNP Program Highlighted in Wisconsin State Journal

Posted on October 9, 2024

Some of the reasons the School of Nursing’s DNP program stands out.

Posted in DNP Program, Media Mentions, News
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