Events

Presented by Dr. Jessica Coburn and Dr. Dana O’Brien
Online
September 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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To meet the needs of a rapidly changing health care landscape nursing education is transitioning to competency-based education. Competency-based education prioritizes practice-ready graduates and emphasizes development and assessment of clinical judgement across health care settings and populations. It also draws on and strengthens the partnership between the School of Nursing and our clinical partners.

Presented by Dr. Kristine Kwekkeboom, Dr. Megan Miller, Dr. Kitty Montgomery, and Dr. Kristen Pecanac
Online
October 9, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Symptom science and palliative care research includes developing and testing interventions aimed at improving patient quality of life, facilitating patient-provider communication and decision-making, and goal-concordant care at the end of life. In this talk, four School of Nursing faculty will discuss research opportunities and challenges in reducing patient suffering in the context of acute and chronic life-threatening illness.

Online Zoom event
October 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

All alumni are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization (UW NAO). The meetings are held over Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.

Presented by Ms. Gina Green-Harris, Dr. Barb King, Dr. Susan Passmore, and Dr. Kat Phelps
Online
October 25, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Community-engaged research is critical in our work to reduce health inequities. Working side by side with community members strengthens the relevance and effectiveness of health studies. Such partnerships complement scientific skills with the invaluable wisdom, experience, and perspectives of those who bear a disproportionate burden of ill health.

Featured speakers: Lea S. Denny, Henning Garvin, and Jill Greendeer
Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226
November 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit focuses on education for the interprofessional team about evidence-based approaches for optimal, culturally congruent health care for Native American people and communities.

Online Zoom event
November 6, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

All alumni are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization (UW NAO). The meetings are held over Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.

November 8, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Our signature centennial weekend event will begin with a social reception followed by a plated dinner. Then, the program will feature a School of Nursing-focused 25th Littlefield Leadership Lecture. The evening will conclude with an inspiring closing ceremony, including a moment of giving and a centennial toast.

November 8, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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In the 25th Annual Littlefield Lecture, Dean Linda D. Scott will host Dr. Katie Gillespie, Dr. Maichou Lor, and Dr. Susan Zahner, all from the School of Nursing. Each guest will share brief presentations followed by a facilitated roundtable discussion and Q&A.   

Signe Skott Cooper Hall 701 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53703
November 9, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Reconnect with friends and classmates and extend your network of Badger nurses at this festive all-School and all-years reunion.

Signe Skott Cooper Hall 701 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53703
December 4, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

A Shot to Get Connected is an annual networking event that allows students to explore different nursing pathways while connecting with nursing alums.