Excellence & 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.
Your UWM Nursing Experience
News
- Professor Linda Wesp Receives 2026 Office of Research/UWM Foundation Research AwardThe University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee School of Nursing is proud to congratulate Assistant Professor Linda Wesp …
- Why More APRNs Are Adding a Post-Graduate CertificateAs healthcare needs continue to evolve, many APRNs are choosing to expand their expertise through …
- Dr. Jeana Holt selected for Midwest LEADRS FellowshipWe are proud to announce that Dr. Jeana Holt has been selected as a Fellow in the inaugural Midwest LEADRS …
- 2025-2026 DAISY Award WinnersThe DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient …
- UWM nurse scientists advance pediatric research through Pediatric Nursing Research ConsortiumFaculty at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) School of Nursing have played a key role …
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.


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.











