Why do hospitals’ attempts to avoid falls leave patients more vulnerable? Read about the problem—and the intervention two School of Nursing faculty developed to address it—in the September issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of …
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Working towards equity for older adults: Virtual CARE Network discussion Sept 30
Please join the School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) for an interprofessional CARE Network discussion of faculty work to advance equity for different older adult populations on Wednesday September 30 from 1 …
Leadership Opportunity for First-year Undergraduate Student
Do you want to make professional connections with local providers and community leaders, and be a voice for the School of Nursing? Are you looking for a leadership position to build your resumé? The School …
One Alumna’s Transition to Practice and Beyond – August CARE Connections
Experiences as an undergraduate nursing student shape nursing practice and career choices. Read about UW–Madison School of Nursing alumna Kathryn Gerber’s transition to practice and her advice for current students in the August issue of …
Register for Building Trust workshop for research faculty, staff, and grad students
Building Trust is an evidence-based curriculum offered by the UW Collaborative Center for Health Equity (CCHE) to help research staff and faculty become more intentional and successful at recruiting and retaining study participants from communities of …
Working towards equity for older adults: Virtual CARE Network discussion Sept 30
Please join the School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) for an interprofessional CARE Network discussion of faculty work to advance equity for different older adult populations on Wednesday September 30 from …
Conversations Shape End-of-Life Decisions – July CARE Connections
During the COVID-19 pandemic, critically ill patients are more likely to be hospitalized and isolated from their families and loved ones. Read how UW-Madison School of Nursing Assistant Professor Kristen Pecanac, PhD, RN is working …
Fully CAPABLE: Expanding an Aging-in-Place Program – June CARE Connections
Nearly all of us want to stay in our home as we age. Yet it’s not always easy to “age in place.” Read how a UW-Madison occupational therapy faculty member is adapting a nurse-developed intervention …
Addressing Financial Exploitation of Older Adults – May CARE Connections
Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse. Now, scammers are exploiting fears of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about financial exploitation of older people and how state laws provide protections in the May …
Public Health, Partnerships, and Prevention During the Pandemic – April CARE Connections
COVID-19 has proven especially serious for older adults and long-term care communities. UW–Madison researchers are working with public health practitioners across Wisconsin to identify areas of high need. Read about the School of Nursing’s Wisconsin …