ForwardNursing | Summer 2019
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.
New Nursing Immersion Program Offers Students Meaningful, Hands-on Experience at Respite Camp
BSN students provided services for people with a broad spectrum of disabilities and practiced nursing skills in a new School of Nursing summer respite camp immersion course.
Call for Comments | Bachelor of Science–Nursing Reaccreditation Review
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing is pleased to announce an upcoming accreditation review and on-site evaluation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Written and signed comments will be accepted until Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.
Fall 2019 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.
5th Annual Native Nations Nursing Summit
Free of charge and open to the public, the 5th Annual Native Nations Nursing Summit, "Building a Strong Mind, Body, and Spirit Together," will focus on educating nurses about the public health needs of Wisconsin Native communities while highlighting the use of an integrated team model in healthcare.
School of Nursing Welcomes New Faculty Members
The School of Nursing is pleased to welcome 15 new faculty members for the 2019-2020 academic year. These new additions will help the school expand academic programming and strengthen its research enterprise as it continues to advance healthcare for all.
Catalyst for Change
“I’ve been called a catalyst before and I believe that I am one. Challenge the status quo in constructive ways so you can achieve results in the system,” says Rachel Azanleko-Akouete, a recent graduate of the master’s in public health program at UW–Madison and BSN alumna. “We really need to inspire that next generation of researchers and public health nurses.”
Rural Placements for Nursing Students Help Address Rural Health-care Shortage
A partnership between the Monroe Clinic-SSM Health and the UW–Madison School of Nursing provides DNP students opportunities to engage in rural practice, and many return to it.
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Upcoming Events
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- October 7Nursing Honors Program & Early Entry PhD Option Information Session1:00 PM, 1227 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
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Featured Events
Littlefield Leadership Lecture
With support from the Friends of Littlefield, the UW-Madison School of Nursing offers the annual Littlefield Lectures as a way to highlight nurse leadership to our alumni, students, friends, community partners and to the public. Join us for the 20th Littlefield Lecture on October 8th.
Fall 2019 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.
Homecoming 2019
The NAO Tailgate is an annual event, held at the School of Nursing by the Nurses Alumni Organization. Homecoming packages include lunch and game ticket for $125. Lunch only is $20. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to order your tickets early.
5th Annual Native Nations Nursing Summit
Free of charge and open to the public, the 5th Annual Native Nations Nursing Summit, "Building a Strong Mind, Body, and Spirit Together," will focus on educating nurses about the public health needs of Wisconsin Native communities while highlighting the use of an integrated team model in healthcare.
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Media Mentions
News Coverage of the School of Nursing 8/17/19 Wisconsin State Journal Know Your Madisonian: Singing nurse meets patients where they are emotionally “I think I’ve gotten a lot more out of my job than I’ve …
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