As healthcare needs continue to evolve, many APRNs are choosing to expand their expertise through post-graduate certificate programs. Demand for nurse practitioners continues to rise nationwide, particularly in areas like mental health and geriatric care. According to the American Psychiatric …
We are proud to announce that Dr. Jeana Holt has been selected as a Fellow in the inaugural Midwest LEADRS (Leadership Education to Advance Diversity in Research and Scholarship) cohort. Dr. Holt brings a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective grounded in community partnership, lived experience, and scholarship at the intersection …
The DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient care, established The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (includes clinical teaching staff as well). The purpose of this program is to provide to colleges/schools …
Faculty at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) School of Nursing have played a key role in advancing pediatric nursing research across the region through their involvement in the Pediatric Nursing Research Consortium of Milwaukee (PNRC). Established in 2007, the consortium …
UWM ReportMay 13, 2026By Jennifer WalterLink to original story After war broke out in the Gaza Strip in 2023, Laura Swoboda watched from the other side of the globe as humanitarian conditions deteriorated. As a nurse practitioner, Swoboda was tapped …
At UWM’s College of Health Professions & Sciences, preparing future healthcare professionals means more than developing expertise within a single discipline; it means learning how to collaborate across them. As part of a growing effort within the College of Health …
The School of Nursing is proud again to see two of our nursing graduate programs ranked in the top 100 programs for 2026 in the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. For 2026, the Master of Nursing program is ranked at …
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee School of Nursing mourns the loss of Dr. Julia Snethen, Professor of Nursing, who passed away on March 6, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 67. Dr. Snethen dedicated more than 23 years of service …
What Is the DAISY Faculty Award? The DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient care, established The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (includes clinical teaching staff as well). The purpose of this …
For the third year in a row, nurse practitioners (NPs) have been ranked the No. 1 job in America by U.S. News & World Report! This is powerful validation of the profession’s growth, stability, and impact. NPs are leading health …
