The UW-Madison School of Nursing encourages and supports students to pursue their interests and form social networks. There are a number of student-run groups established specifically for current nursing students. The purpose of these groups is to give students the opportunity to enhance their experiences related to professional development, social circles, political action, community service, and academic achievement, as well as foster connections between faculty, staff, and students.
Students who wish to start a group not currently in existence are encouraged to do so. Listed below are various groups students can join throughout their nursing education and beyond. You can also find more opportunities by going to the Wisconsin Involvement Network page.
Student Groups & Organizations
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Aspiring Nurses Association (ANA)
Aspiring Nurses Association is a club in which we seek to better ourselves and the community of Madison through education, volunteerism, and social involvement. We aspire to gain a deeper understanding and compassion for the health care system and patient populations we will be working with as future nurses. For each academic year, our mission is to continue our work in the community and grow as students, team members, and future nurses. There are many opportunities for student leadership in this club, and we encourage all members to take initiative in seeking out those positions.
Black Student Nursing Association (BSNA)
The Black Student Nursing Association (BSNA) aims to cultivate a supportive and empowering community for Black students aspiring to pursue a career in nursing. Through mentorship, academic support, and advocacy, BSNA aims to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black individuals on the nursing journey and foster a space where members can network, share experiences, and access resources that facilitate academic and professional development.
Geriatric Interest Group (GIG)
Geriatric Interest Group (GIG) is a UW- Madison student organization housed in the School of Nursing that’s dedicated to improving the care of older adults. GIG offers educational, leadership, and volunteer opportunities to students interested in aging.
Global Health Alliance Group (GHA)
Global Health Alliance at UW-Madison is a group of passionate, intellectually diverse students who come together to learn about global health and engage in local and international partnerships to promote health equity and social justice. We focus on improving health equity through student led initiatives of service, fundraising, and education. Our partnerships are both local and international, and focused on being as equitable, sustainable, and involved as possible.
MEDiC
Established in 1990, MEDiC is a student-run program of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is comprised of seven health clinics throughout Madison. MEDiC’s goals are twofold: first, to improve the health of underserved patients in the Madison area and second, to educate University of Wisconsin-Madison health professions students.
The seven clinics provide a variety of services, including general medical care, physical therapy, dentistry, and mental health care.
MEDiC Volunteers must be current health professions students and must attend an Orientation Session before they can begin volunteering. MEDiC holds two volunteer orientation sessions each year, one in June and one in early September. You should receive an email on your program listserv a few weeks before each orientation.
Multicultural Student Nursing Organization (MSNO)
The Multicultural Student Nurse Organization (MSNO) is a student-founded and -directed organization dedicated to improving students of color’s experiences, expertise, and preparedness for succeeding in nursing curriculum and professions and for caring for patients of all backgrounds across care settings.
Nurses' Christian Fellowship (NCF)
The purpose of the Nurses’ Christian Fellowship (NCF) is to establish communities of students and faculty of Christian faith and equip them to integrate personal faith into professional nursing, engage in evangelism and service, and practice spiritual formation in the context of community.
NCF Website
NCF Instagram
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
The Student Nurses Association (SNA) exists to organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses. SNA goals include: to convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession; to promote development of skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; to advocate for high quality health care; and to develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.
School of Nursing Committees
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Equity and Diversity Committee
The purpose of the committee is to represent the interests of the School in advancing inclusive excellence and promote an open and welcoming environment that values diversity and inclusion.
This committee is composed of thirteen elected members:
- Two tenured/tenure track faculty members
- Two clinical faculty
- Two non-instructional academic staff
- Two university staff members
- One pre-nursing student
- One traditional undergraduate student
- One accelerated undergraduate student
- One DNP student
- One PhD student
This committee plays an important role in policy review and recommendations for issues related to faculty, staff, and student recruitment, and fostering an inclusive climate in the School of Nursing. Please contact the Chair for more information and how to become involved.
Graduate Programs Committee
Comprised of elected members:
- Two graduate level students
- Four tenure-track faculty
- Three clinical faculty
The Graduate Programs Committee:
- Represent the faculty in regard to all aspects of recruitment and admission to graduate programs
- Make recommendations to faculty concerning formulation or substantive modification in policies on DNP & PhD admissions.
- Review applications for admission to the DNP & PhD programs in relation to policies of the University and the School of Nursing and to recommend admission, including any stipulation for admission, assignment of advisors, or consideration of funding.
- Consider matters related to the overall success and progression of students through the graduate program, such as exam scheduling, funding, socialization, development, and progression.
- Review individual student progression annually, as dictated by program requirements and specifications.
- Review graduate student appeals and determine outcome.
- Review grant proposals proposed by the School relative to student progress, as appropriate.
- To perform other related graduate program activities the committee deems necessary and/or which may be requested by APC.
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Comprised of twelve elected members:
- Two BSN students
- Five tenure-track faculty
- Five clinical faculty
The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee provides oversight for undergraduate programs, identifies emerging trends or considerations across curricula, examines evaluation across curricula, and makes recommendations to APC on issues relevant to the UW-Madison nursing curricula. The committee reviews overall curriculum patterns, course content, and instructional methods of all instructional programs.
The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee:
- Take action on proposals for new courses, or for modifications or discontinuation of existing credit courses.
- Review and recommend the alteration or discontinuation of existing credit courses and the establishment of new courses.
- Manage the integrity of academic program requirements and consider proposals to change program requirements.
- Consider matters of educational policy and procedures as well as curricular initiatives related to the student experience.
- Identify emerging trends or considerations across curricula for discussion among appropriate governing bodies.
- Advance methods of assessment and evaluation across curricula.
- Serve as a resource to the School’s UAPC and GPC.
- Review grant proposals that have potential effect on the curricula.
- To perform other related program activities the committee deems necessary and/or which may be requested by APC.
Wellness Advisory & Action Committee
The committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and students.
Student representatives consist of:
- 2 undergraduate students (Accelerated, Traditional, or BSN@Home)
- 1-2 graduate students (DNP or PhD)
The purpose of this committee is to advise and assist in the development and enhancement of a culture of wellness to improve population health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff through wellness initiatives. Wellness initiatives may include implementing wellness activities, advising on policies and procedures surrounding the School’s culture of wellness, advising SoN committees and leaders on how to incorporate wellness initiatives, and collaborating with students and peers in the support of individual and collective wellbeing.
Alumni Groups
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Nursing Alumni Association [NAO]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Nurses’ Alumni Organization represents all graduates of the UW-Madison School of Nursing, as well as current and emeritus faculty.
Wisconsin Nurses Association [WNA]
The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) is the premier organization representing the interests of Wisconsin’s 95,000 registered nurses. WNA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. WNA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all.
Contacts
Maisee Her
Position title: Pre-Nursing Advisor, Academic Advising Manager
Email:
maisee.her
Phone: 608-262-8161
Morgan Lewis
Position title: Student Services & Events Coordinator
Email:
mlewis7
Phone: 608-263-5288
Tracey Maloney
Position title: Advisor for Admitted Nursing Students
Email:
tmmaloney
Phone: 608-263-5183