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Graduation Celebration 2023
Congratulations Class of 2023! Celebrate your accomplishments with us!
New to Public Health Residency Program Bolsters Public Health Workforce
Despite Julianna Manske’s years as a nurse educator and acute care outpatient oncology nurse, she was overwhelmed in 2016 when she became a frontline public health nurse in suburban Milwaukee. The local health department, Manske, MSN, RN, OCN, quickly learned, is where residents turn for answers to all manner of health-related questions, ranging from how to avoid the stomach bug circulating the schools to how to handle a dog bite to the risks of long-term radon exposure.
School of Nursing Announces the Canary Savage Girardeau Award for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The UW–Madison School of Nursing is proud to announce the establishment of a new award. Named in honor of the first Black alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, The Canary Savage Girardeau Award for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion reflects the School of Nursing’s commitment to building health equity through diversity and inclusion in nursing education and health care.
2023 NAO Award Winners
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization (UW NAO) proudly announces the 2023 NAO Award Winners. Mary Gulbrandsen, MS’74, RN, PNP, has been selected as the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, and Tolu Oyesanya ’11, MS’12, PhD’16, has earned the 2023 Outstanding Badger Nurse Award.
Maichou Lor Named 2022-23 UW–Madison Outstanding Woman of Color
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Maichou Lor ’11, MS’12, Cert’14, PhD’17, RN, has been named one of UW–Madison's Outstanding Women of Color for the 2022-23 year.
UW–Madison Health Professions Schools Partnership in Continuing Education Earns Reaccreditation with Commendation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership, which offers continuing education for practicing healthcare providers throughout their careers, earned special recognition during its recent reaccreditation cycle.
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Media Mentions
School of Nursing faculty and students in the media.
Annual Events
Homecoming
Reconnect with campus and fellow Badger nurses at the NAO Tailgate, hosted by the School's Nurses Alumni Organization.
Littlefield Leadership Lectures
The 2022 Littlefield Lecture, “Nurse Leadership in Complex Times and Environments” featured Rear Admiral Susan M. Orsega. The annual lecture series highlights nurse leaders and reflect the complexity of health care, changing and aging populations, scientific discoveries, innovations, and more.
Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, & Healers 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 Poster Fair
The annual Nursing Poster Fair showcases current research studies, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and educational projects conducted by nurses and nursing students at UW Health, UW-Madison School of Nursing, as well as regional colleagues.
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.