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.
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S&APHM 702 Mixed Methods Fall 2026
Paula K. Voorheis, Ph.D. is teaching S&APHM 702 Mixed Methods for Health Sciences: Purpose, Design and Approach in the Fall 2026 Thursdays from 10am-Noon. She is opening it up to nursing graduate students. If you …
Wellness Tip – Shield Your Skin as Sunshine Increases
Remember to apply sunscreen as we get more sunshine, and don’t forget to wear it even on cloudy days! Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 protects your skin from harmful UVA and …
NRSP March Featured Publication – Dr. Barb King
Nursing Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to highlight this month’s Featured Publication by Barbara King, PhD, co-authored by Roger Brown, PhD, Jillian Bodden-Hoenisch, DNP, Elizabeth Ann Wall, DNP, and Linsey Steege, PhD! During a …
Wellness Tip – Nature: The Original Anti‑Stress App
You don’t need the Grand Canyon, a lush forest, or a gorgeous scenic overlook to benefit from nature. Research suggests that even brief outdoor exposure (even just 10 minutes) can lower stress, reduce blood pressure, …
Nurse Advocacy for Better Policies and Better Health – CARE Connections
What is the relationship between nursing practice, nursing research, and better health policies? Read how one SoN graduate student explored these connections in the March 2026 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the …
Wellness Tip – The 2-Minute Mind Declutter
Your brain processes an extraordinary amount of information daily… academic work, patient care, interpersonal interactions, and 47 new emails since breakfast. Micro mindfulness moments help calm the nervous system, reduce cortisol, and improve focus without …
Wellness Tip – All You Need is 5 Minutes or Less!
No matter how much (or how little) time you have, you can always find some time to squeeze in some wellness! Here are a few quick wellness activities that can be done in 5-10 minutes: …
Wellness Tip: Present Awareness
4-7-8 Breathing Technique 1. Find a comfortable position – Sit or lie down with your back straight. 2. Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds. 3. Hold your breath for 7 seconds. 4. Exhale …
Poster Printing
The following videos are available to assist UW SON employees and students with our poster and presentation templates, graphics, printing, and content development: Nursing Student PowerPoint Templates: https://students.nursing.wisc.edu/support-assistance/creating-posters/ Poster and Presentation Templates, Graphics, Printing and …