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The Spring 2021 issue of ForwardNursing is dedicated to nurse advocacy and the breadth of circumstances in which nurses act on behalf of individuals, families, communities, populations, and health care providers themselves.

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Graduation Celebration 2021

Congratulations Class of 2021! Celebrate your accomplishments with us!

  • Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi Recognized with Rising Star Award in Health Services and Aging Research

    The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research, recognized the outstanding contributions of Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi, PhD, RN, with the 2021 Terrie Fox Wetle Rising Star Award in  Health Services and Aging Research.

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    Governor Evers Declares June 22-25, 2021, Respite Care Awareness Week

    Governor Evers issued a state proclamation recognizing June 22-25 as Respite Care Awareness Week to coincide with the International Short Break Conference, co-hosted by the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, and the School of Nursing.

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    Vaccination Efforts in Full Swing

    The School of Nursing is making an impact with vaccination efforts throughout Wisconsin with the BN-CoVED initiative.

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    Honoring a Nurse | Florence Grossberg

    The Florence Grossberg Nursing Scholarship was created in Florence’s memory to provide support to students at the School of Nursing who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and diverse environments. The fund will provide tuition assistance and mentorship opportunities for students enrolled in the BSN@Home program, the School’s first such scholarship.

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    Celebrating a Decade of Success with the CARDS

    For a little over a decade, the Wisconsin Network for Research Support has been focused on patient and community engagement, as well as providing innovative services to help clients and researchers connect with participants and key stakeholders throughout every stage of their projects.

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Annual Events

Littlefield Leadership Lectures

Registration is now open for the 2021 Littlefield Lecture. “Nurse Advocacy, Social Justice, and Health Equity: A Call to Action” is an online event, live streamed Oct. 20 from 7-8:15 p.m., CDT, with ANA President Dr. Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN.

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.

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. "Resilience and Native Nursing in the Age of COVID-19," the 6th annual summit, took place online November 19, 2020.

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.

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.