School of Nursing

Excellence and Innovation

Since 1965, the School of Nursing has developed a tradition of excellence.

Dedicated to providing academic programs of the highest quality that are at the forefront of nursing, the school has been widely recognized for its innovation, leadership in the profession of nursing and extensive collaboration with diverse community agencies.

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Your UWM Nursing Experience

More Than1,400Students in the School

James and Yvonne Ziemer Clinical Simulation Center

Over160Clinical Partnerships

NCLEX Pass Rate95%

Annually Awards Over$500,000In Scholarships & Funding

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News

2024-2025 DAISY Award Winners
The DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient …
5 Reasons Nurse Practitioners Should Consider an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate
As healthcare evolves to meet the needs of an aging population and increasingly complex patient …
UWM Nursing Students Shine with NCLEX Success in 2024
The UWM School of Nursing is proud to announce another year of outstanding success on …
5 Reasons Nurse Practitioners Should Consider a Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate
In today’s complex healthcare landscape, mental health is no longer optional—it’s essential. With increasing demand …
Student Spotlight: Psych Mental Health NP Student Accepted to Prestigious Psychiatry Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin
The School of Nursing is proud to announce that one of our Psychiatric Mental Health …

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Events

Jun4
Direct-Entry MN Virtual Information Sessions
June 4, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jun11
DNP Virtual Information Session
June 11, 2025, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jun18
RN to BSN Virtual Information Session
June 18, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jun24
Direct-Entry MN Virtual Information Sessions
June 24, 2025, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul16
Direct-Entry MN Virtual Information Sessions
July 16, 2025, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul16
DNP Virtual Information Session
July 16, 2025, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at UW-Milwaukee are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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UWM Partners for Health, Collaborate. Educate. Innovate.

UWM Partners for Health is the result of a growing exchange of collegiate knowledge and resources with those in the public and private sectors. Partners for Health is the collaboration across the College of Health Professions & Sciences and the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.