Federal legislation is changing what areas of study are considered “professional degrees,” altering eligibility for federal loans and leaving students concerned about their future.
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Building Stronger Rural Communities Through Healthy Aging Programs
UW–Madison’s Center for Aging Research and Education is transforming care for rural and aging Wisconsinites.
Dean Linda Scott Featured in American Nurse
Dean Scott, the current president of the American Nurses Association, presented an award to Kate Judge, former executive director of the American Nurses Foundation, honoring her contributions.
Karin Krause ’79 is Addressing Wisconsin’s Housing Shortage Through Intergenerational Living
Krause and family educator Paula Reif are working to build an “intentional intergenerational neighborhood” in a 19th-century farmhouse on Madison’s west side, which they say would be the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
Dr. Kitty Montgomery Wins JOPHON Writing Award
Selected by the Editorial Board of The Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing, the recipient of this award is a first author of a manuscript accepted for publication in the journal in the last year and who has had three or more manuscripts published previously.
ABSN Program Featured in Wisconsin State Journal
The Wisconsin State Journal recently featured UW–Madison’s accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) program in their article, “Become a Badger nurse in just 12 months.”
Kat Phelps Featured on Badger Talks Podcast
Kat Phelps, PhD, the WI Network for Research Support (WINRS) Community Liaison, was recently featured on the Badger Talks Podcast.
Dr. Katie Pavek featured in article about life for Wisconsin nurses post-COVID
Katie Pavek ’08, PhD’21, MSN, RN, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing clinical assistant professor and Wellness Officer, was recently featured in a USA Today Network article about what life is like for Wisconsin nurses post-COVID.
Dean Linda D. Scott assumes presidency of the American Academy of Nursing
Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, started her term as President of the American Academy of Nursing at the organization’s annual business meeting held on October 7, 2023.
Dr. Jessica LeClair featured on The Health Promotion Practice podcast
In this episode, Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew is in conversation with School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Jessica LeClair, MPH, RN, PhD, Dr. Juan Aguilera, and De-Ann Sheppard on Planetary Health and Climate Justice.