About

UWM’s School of Nursing is home to Wisconsin’s largest nursing program, and for more than 50 years, it has provided life-saving training to health professionals in Wisconsin’s commercial, cultural and economic capital.

Across southeastern Wisconsin, our competitive, collaborative nursing program is valued for its ability to prepare science-based, compassionate nurse leaders through innovative, quality educational programs.

Preparing entry-level nursing professionals is only the beginning of our commitment to meeting the needs of diverse, in-demand nursing professions.

9,000+Alumni Worldwide

Undergraduate Students1,200

Graduate Students300

Advancing Science in Nursing

From pediatrics to geriatrics, community clinics to pharmaceutical labs, our faculty conduct research and scholarship that advances science in nursing and health, and they don’t do this alone.

The school recruits students from first-year undergraduates to online PhD candidates, nursing administrators to nurse practitioners, for research and mentorship opportunities that prepare School of Nursing graduates at every practice level to transform health care delivery and health policy.

Dr. Murad Taani working on a laptop with colleague — Professor Murad Taani working with a colleague.

UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing

We strive to create optimum health, and well-being, for all through education, research, and active engagement with individuals, families, and communities.

We, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing, advance health and well-being for all by preparing leaders for nursing and sustainable peacebuilding. Our commitment is to optimize health outcomes through innovation and excellence in research, education, clinical practice, and interprofessional collaboration. We are committed to empowering our students, faculty, and staff to be innovative, evidence-based, compassionate and responsive leaders through local, national, and international partnerships.

We, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing community, demonstrate these core values in our learning, teaching, research, practice, and service.

Acceptance
Accountability
Collaboration
Human Dignity

Inclusive Excellence
Integrity
Respect
Thriving and Flourishing

Aerial photo of the UWM campus — UW-Milwaukee campus just minutes away from Lake Michigan.

Partnerships & Collaborations

The School of Nursing has more than 50 years of building successful, longstanding partnerships with health and human service organizations, Wisconsin employers, public and private academic institutions, governmental units and community-based organizations and residents.

Centers & Institutes

The School of Nursing has several centers and institutes that focus on creating and sustaining healthier communities locally and globally through collaboration, science and historical reflection.

Academic Programs

We invite students to explore more about the variety of programs we offer, from a traditional BS in Nursing to programs in sustainable peacebuilding and graduate nursing options.

Research

Research is vital to the school’s mission as a premier, academic, collegial nursing community that is engaged in transforming health care delivery and health care policy, and promoting wellness from rural to urban communities, for patients in need of prenatal care to elder care.

News

The School of Nursing is proud to announce the success of our students and faculty, including topics such as academic achievements, research excellence and community engagement.

Events

We invite you to explore our events that focus on future students, current students, faculty/staff, alumni, donors and friends of the school. We have a variety of in-person and virtual offerings.

Sigma Theta Tau – Eta Nu Chapter

Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is the only Nursing Honor Society in the world. We honor, support and encourage excellence in all realms of nursing.

STRONG Thriving Together

UW-Milwaukee’s School of Nursing (SON) faculty, staff, students and alumni are committed to providing an environment where everyone feels welcomed and strives together to ensure our ideals and values are shown in all that we do.

Nursing Class Photos Archive

As Wisconsin’s largest nursing program the School of Nursing at UWM has made its home in Milwaukee, the commercial, cultural and economic capital of Wisconsin, since 1965.