The UW-Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year on Monday, August 24th! The McNair Scholars Program is an academic excellence opportunity for undergraduate …
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CARE Connections: Nursing Students Learn About Aging in Rural Wisconsin
What do undergraduate Nursing students learn during the SoN rural immersion? Read how the experience influenced students’ understanding of public health, nursing, and rural aging-in-place in the July issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter …
CARE Connections: Using Chickens to Explain Pain – How Metaphors Can Improve Care
Chronic pain is one of the top reasons why adults seek medical care. But some people struggle to communicate about their pain to healthcare providers. Read how SoN Associate Professor Maichou Lor, PhD, RN, FAAN …
CARE Connections: Addressing Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
Financial abuse impacts the older adults’ health, well-being, and families. How can healthcare professionals address the problem? Read the May 2026 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the Center for Aging Research and …
NRSP April Featured Publication-Dr. Susan Passmore
Nursing Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to highlight this month’s Featured Publication- Dr. Susan Passmore. co-authored by Morgan Medina, Lynne Cotter, Emma Henning, Mahima Bhattar, Sijia Yang, Emily Latham, Daniel Schultz, and Malia Jones! …
Dissertation Defense by PhD Candidate Rachel Hawn
Rachel Hawn will have an open dissertation defense on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11am-12pm. If interested, please join either in person in Room 1227 at the School of Nursing or via Zoom. There will …
Residential Director at Higher Ground Housing
Higher Ground Housing is a residential, independent living facility for young adults with disabilities. We are seeking an experienced, energetic and deeply committed Residential Director to lead and manage an individualized daily living support program. …
CARE Connections: Fostering Relationships in Long Term Care
What is the difference between the medical model of care and person-centered care? Read how SoN research is helping address resident and family needs and preferences for care in the April 2026 issue of CARE …
Wellness Tip: End of Semester Wellness
As final exams and graduation approach, remember: you don’t have to run at full speed to finish strong. Aim for steady, supportive rhythms. Prioritize sleep, hydrate often, take short movement or breathing breaks, and give …
UW SoN ranks third in global nursing schools in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card
The UW-Madison School of Nursing has placed third in the world in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card rankings of nursing schools across the globe! See the full report card, published on Earth Day, 4/22/2026.