Read ForwardNursing | The Global Impact of Service
The Fall 2021 issue of ForwardNursing is dedicated to the nurses who change lives through their strong commitment to service. Whether it’s through nursing leadership, direct patient care, research, or addressing global health issues, their service makes an impact on individuals, families, communities, and systems around the world.
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2021–2022 Health Sciences Equity & Diversity Lunch & Learns
Join our health science community for a series of free workshops and conversations focused on topics related to equity, diversity and inclusion that deeply impact our work and our practice. The series meets online, and registration is required for each workshop.
Student Spotlight: Maica Ho x’22
Meet Maica Ho x’22, a second-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) student and School of Nursing student ambassador.
Q & A with Zhiyuan Effy Yu ’15, DNP’19, Cert’19
A conversation with Zhiyuan Effy Yu '15, DNP'19, Cert'19, who currently works as a postdoctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
Class of 1971 Celebrates 50 Years
This fall, the School of Nursing honored the nursing Class of 1971 as they celebrated the 50th anniversary from graduation and established a legacy gift: the Class of 1971 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Support Fund
Building A Legacy
In 2021, the Bowers Fellow was established in recognition of the legacy Dr. Barbara Bowers has created as a nurse educator, researcher, and philanthropist. We asked Dr. Bowers to tell us about her experience adding the School of Nursing to her estate plans.
Canceling the Culture of Clamming Up
By normalizing conversations about mental health and offering social and peer support for those who may be struggling, nurses can help erase the stigmas associated with mental illness. The most important phrase for nurses to remember when it comes to mental health and mental illness is simple: You are not alone.
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Media Mentions
News Coverage of the School of Nursing 12/10/2021 Wisconsin Public Radio Improving forensic care for Indigenous survivors of sexual assault According to the National Institute of Justice Journal, more than half of American Indian and …
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Annual Events
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.
Littlefield Leadership Lectures
The 2021 Littlefield Lecture. “Nurse Advocacy, Social Justice, and Health Equity: A Call to Action” live streamed Oct. 20 with ANA President Dr. Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN. 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 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. Registration is open for the 7th annual summit, which takes place online November 19, 2021.
Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference
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.
LGBTQ+ Health Summit
The LGBTQ+ Health Summit educates and activates the health sciences community on LGBTQ+ health, creating new pathways to serve LGBTQ+ communities. The next summit will take place April 14, 2022.