The Badger Nurse Network (BNN) is a professional group for UW-Madison School of Nursing students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The network connects alumni together to share insights, resources, and ideas. There are over 2,200+ members …
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More Than an RN – CARE Connections
There’s a new Certificate in Aging Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read about how could it benefit nursing students in the September issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the Center for Aging …
Fostering Success for Independent Badger Scholars
Are you declared as an independent student on the FAFSA? Students considered independent are those without traditional family support, including those who were in foster care, experienced homelessness, have deceased parents, or have parents affected …
Suicide Prevention Training for all UW–Madison Students—Available on Canvas
78% of students would talk to a peer if they were struggling with their mental health. University Health Services offers online suicide prevention trainings for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through Recognize, Respond, Refer. This …
Thrive Online – New Online Resource for Mental Health
UHS Mental Health Services is excited to introduce Thrive Online a new online resource designed to support student mental health and wellbeing. What is Thrive Online? An extension of UHS’s Thrive Workshops, Thrive Online is …
Certificate in Aging Studies
New Aging Studies Certificate- Elevate your expertise in aging through this certificate and address the urgent need for professionals trained to support the growing population of older adults. This certificate provides undergraduate students with knowledge …
Dementia Friendly Communities & Future Professionals – CARE Connections
How does volunteering with dementia friendly groups impact students? Read the August issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the Center for Aging Research and Education. Here’s an excerpt: “I had never considered working …
Free Student Wellbeing Programs through RecWell
RecWell has two free student wellbeing resources available throughout the year. These programs can be helpful in fostering social connections and building holistic wellness habits for academic success, so check them out! Peer Wellness Coaching …
Aging Behind Bars – CARE Connections
Increasingly in the U.S., people who are or were incarcerated are older adults with complex care needs. What should nurses know about this stigmatized population? Read the July issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter …
Talking About Depression – CARE Connections
How can healthcare providers support older patients’ mental health? Read what a UW–Madison psychologist who’s adapted interventions for African American older adults suggests, in the June issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the …