The Dean’s Corner letter in this issue was written by Dean Scott prior to knowing she was facing health challenges, but with the understanding that she was soon to be entering into her final semester as dean. Though her circumstances changed soon after finalizing the letter, her message to the School of Nursing community is still one that resonates. We hope you are inspired and encouraged by her words.
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Where Culture Meets Care
Undergraduate nursing students are benefiting from a new nursing immersion program with the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness.
From the Archives
Where Are They Now? Catching Up with David Ensch ‘73 and Julia Ensch ’10.
Driving Toward Heart-Healthy Change
Dr. Wan-Chin Kuo investigates social determinants of health to improve truck drivers’ well-being.
Small Victories: Bringing Compassionate Care to Disadvantaged Populations
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.
Bridging the Gap
How UW–Madison’s Center for Aging Research and Education transforms care for rural and aging Wisconsinites.
New Competency-Based Curriculum Updates Being Integrated into School’s Educational Framework
Nursing education is evolving to match the rapidly changing health care landscape. The School of Nursing is at the forefront of this movement with a sweeping project to redesign the school’s curriculum.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Make Us More Human
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the future of nursing education and practice — and at the UW–Madison School of Nursing, faculty are leaning into the shift to improve person-centered care.
Dean’s Letter | Spring 2025
Dean Linda D. Scott shares her reflections on the School of Nursing’s centennial year and the transition into the next 100 years.
Keen on Compassionate Care
In an age when hospice care was not widespread, Barbara Eastwood Meyer ’58, was there to help lead the way.