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 …
Pre-Nursing
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: 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 …
Free Caregiver-Centered Care Training
You are invited to participate in a new FREE Caregiver-Centered Care Training recently launched in Wisconsin. This training focuses on caregiver-centered care, a person-centered approach that intentionally includes caregivers in the planning and delivery of …
NRSP February Featured Publication – Dr. Weiqi Chen
Nursing Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to highlight this month’s Featured Publication, authored by Dr. Weiqi Chen, PhD, RN! *content note: coercion and sexual violence* Dr. Weiqi Chen recently joined our faculty with a …
Pain and Symptom Management in Dementia Care – CARE Connections
How can caregivers understand and address the unmet needs of persons living with dementia? Read an overview informed by research and practice in the February 2026 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the …
Wellness Tip: It’s Okay to Take a Break!
Research suggests that taking breaks within work or school hours not only does not detract from performance, but can actually help boost it. In fact, taking 30 second breaks can increase your productivity by up …
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Call for Art for Survivor Gallery
UHS invites student survivors to submit artwork for a gallery of survivor art in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This April, UHS will host “Connect & Reflect”, a series of events and spaces for survivors of sexual violence and allies to reclaim campus, …