UWM School of Nursing

Congratulations to Clinical Professors Lisa Brennan, Melissa Brown, and Mandy Sheriff on earning First Place for their poster at the 2026 Access, Connection, Engagement (ACE) Symposium hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing! 🎉

The symposium brought together nursing educators from across the country to explore new pathways, share innovative ideas, and strengthen the relationships that help academic nursing thrive. We are proud to see our professors' work recognized on a national stage and celebrate this well-deserved achievement.

Congratulations to the 382 nursing students who made the Dean’s Honors list for the spring semester! 👏

Dr. Jennifer Doering attended the Big Ten Academic Alliance School of Nursing Dean Retreat June 8-9 at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Thank you to Dr. Yolanda Ogbolu for hosting this year!

Check out this "Meet the WNA Member" feature from the Wisconsin Nurses Association of Laurie Glass! 💛

Meet WNA Member Laurie K. Glass, PhD, RN, FAAN.

A nurse, educator, historian, and leader, Laurie has dedicated her career to advancing nursing education while preserving the profession's rich history. As Professor Emeritus and Director of the Center for Nursing History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she helps ensure the stories, achievements, and contributions of nurses are preserved for future generations.

Learn more about Laurie's nursing journey and what WNA membership means to her: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/meet-a-member-laurie-k-glass/

Congratulations to Dr. Jeana Holt on being selected for the inaugural Midwest LEADRS (Leadership Education to Advance Diversity in Research and Scholarship) Fellowship! 🎉

This prestigious fellowship will support Dr. Holt's continued work advancing health equity, community-engaged research, and innovative approaches to improving health outcomes.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to the impact of her continued leadership and scholarship!

Dr. Jeana Holt selected for Midwest LEADRS Fellowship We are proud to announce that Dr. Jeana Holt has been selected as a Fellow in the inaugural Midwest LEADRS cohort.

A heartfelt thank you to MDF Instruments for their continued generosity and support of our Kenya program. 💙

Through their donation of stethoscopes and blood pressure monitoring equipment, our students and faculty are able to use these essential tools during their work in Kenya before donating them to local clinics and hospitals. These contributions help expand access to care and leave a lasting impact long after our program concludes.

We are grateful for partners like MDF Instruments who help support global health initiatives and improve patient care around the world. 🌍🩺

https://mdfinstruments.com/

of BSN student, Arianna!

🌏 Take your learning global!

Join us for "Nursing in Thailand: Exploring the Health of Women and Children", a faculty-led study abroad experience taking place during UWinteriM 2027 (January 1–17, 2027). Students will have the opportunity to explore healthcare systems, cultural perspectives, and the health needs of women and children in Thailand through an immersive international experience.

📅 Applications are due October 1, 2026

This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any major—you do not need to be a nursing student to apply! More information in the comments below.

Collaboration across institutions is helping shape the future of pediatric nursing research in Milwaukee.

Faculty from UWM’s School of Nursing partner with Children's Wisconsin and regional researchers through the Pediatric Nursing Research Consortium of Milwaukee to advance nurse scientist-led research and improve outcomes for children and families.

From theory-based interventions to the development of the ePed app, UWM researchers, students and clinical partners are helping translate evidence into real-world pediatric care.

Read more about the collaboration and its impact:

UWM nurse scientists advance pediatric research through Pediatric Nursing Research Consortium Faculty at the UWM School of Nursing have played a key role in advancing pediatric nursing research across the region through their involvement in the PNRC.

As healthcare needs continue to evolve, many advanced practice registered nurses are choosing to expand their expertise through post-graduate certificate programs.

From psychiatric mental health to family practice and acute care, these programs help APRNs build specialized skills while continuing to serve patients in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

Current PMHNP certificate student Kim shares why she chose to pursue an additional certification and how the experience helped prepare her for the next step in her career.

Read more below. ⬇️

Why More APRNs Are Adding a Post-Graduate Certificate As demand for NPs rise nationwide, many APRNs are choosing to expand their expertise through post-graduate certificate programs.