Read ForwardNursing | Spring 2020
Get the latest in research, education, and practice from the School of Nursing, meet the people leading the way, and celebrate the impact of alumni across the state and around the world. ForwardNursing brings you meaningful stories about and for people working to promote health and advance healthcare.
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Spring Events
Commencement 2020
Congratulations Class of 2020! Celebrate your accomplishments with us during our first virtual commencement. On, Wisconsin!
LGBTQ+ Health Summit
The LGBTQ+ Health Summit educates and activates the health sciences community on LGBTQ+ health and creates new pathways to serve LGBTQ+ communities. The summit scheduled for April 17, 2020, has been cancelled.
The Latest
UW–Madison School of Nursing Selected to Receive Major Grant to Support Accelerated Degree Program
A grant from the esteemed Helene Fuld Health Trust will make a significant impact on scholarship opportunities for students pursuing a degree within the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing.
Five Honored as 2020 NAO Pin Recipients for Leadership, Service, and Achievement
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing honored five graduates with nursing pins presented by the Nurses Alumni Organization (NAO) on May 6.
Nursing Strategies for Environmental Justice
Among the Global Health Institute's Spring 2020 Planetary Health Scholars is Jessica LeClair, who examines strategies nursing uses to promote environmental justice in this short video.
UW–Madison DNP Program Tops Wisconsin in U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing’s DNP program earned the U.S. News & World Report's top Wisconsin spot in its 2021 rankings of Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Q & A | BSN Senior Hanna Braaten
For Hanna Nichole Braaten, a senior in the School of Nursing’s bachelor of science in nursing program, mental health self-care comes in the form of creating art. The aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner uses various art forms for self-expression, stress management, and education. Her latest project, The Intricacies of Nursing, tells the story of her nursing school journey through stitch art.
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Media Mentions
News Coverage of the School of Nursing 5/15/2020 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wisconsin medical students are graduating onto the front lines of coronavirus Geoffrey Watters earned his doctorate in nursing practice from UW–Madison this spring. He’s …
Covid-19 Notice
Campus events (including Division of Extension sponsored events outside of Dane County) are canceled through at least June 30. Even if an event is not labeled as canceled, it is either canceled, postponed or modified to online only. Stay up to date at the COVID-19 campus website.
Upcoming
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- May 28Virtual: Kremers Seminar — Marijuana Boom: The Rise & Fall of Colombia’s First Drug Paradise2020 Summer Kreminar with Dr. Lina Britto12:00 PM, Online
More Annual Events
Littlefield Leadership Lectures
Held in October with support from the Friends of Littlefield, the UW–Madison School of Nursing offers the Littlefield Lecture Series as a way to highlight nurse leadership to our alumni, students, friends, community partners and the public.
Native Nations Nursing Summit
The Native Nations Nursing Summit, held in November, focuses on educating nurses about the public health needs of Wisconsin Native communities while highlighting the use of an integrated team model in healthcare.
Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference
Held each February, the Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference and career fair connects nurses, nursing students, healthcare employers and educators in order to develop more inclusive healthcare systems that welcome diverse nurses and enable them to succeed and thrive.
Science Expeditions
Discover the science of nursing during the UW Science Expeditions. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities and facility tours at this annual open house event.
Homecoming
Reconnect with campus and fellow Badger nurses at the NAO Tailgate, hosted by the School's Nurses Alumni Organization. NAO awards for Distinguished Achievement and Outstanding Badger Nursing are also presented at the event.