Milwaukee Brewers Recognize UWM College of Nursing

UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing was recognized on-field by the Milwaukee Brewers, on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Dean Kim Litwack was joined by several nursing students who have volunteered consistently in the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. UW-Milwaukee recognizes the many efforts of …

UWM Hosts 10th Annual Westlawn Bicycle Event

The annual “Get Wheelin’ in Westlawn” event offered free bicycle tune-ups and family bike rides in the Westlawn community on Friday and Saturday, June 25-26, and Friday and Saturday, July 23-24. The two weekend events were organized by the Westlawn …

Paula Lucey receives MCW Honorary Doctor of Medical Science degree

Paula Lucey, PhD has worn many hats in healthcare, mental health services, and social services in the Milwaukee area. Before her current role as Program Director of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) College of Nursing master’s degree program, Dr. …

Clinician’s Guide to LGBTQIA+ Health Care

For LGBTQIA+ patients, a Wisconsin clinician says it is important for health care providers to recognize historical and personal narratives. Dr. Linda Wesp, Clinical Assistant Professor, was on The Morning Show on Wisconsin Public Radio discussing her book, Clinician’s Guide …

Thank you to our preceptors!

We are so grateful for these preceptors – without them, we could not give the exemplary education our future nurses deserve!

Preceptor Highlight: Melissa Reuter

When asked to precept students, what’s a typical response, “I’m not sure I’m ready.” Melissa Reuter wants to share, “you probably feel like you aren’t ready because you don’t know everything, but that is not something you need to wait …

UWM Southeast Asian American Student Center helps UWM Alumna

“I arrived in the United States in 2005 as a refugee from Thailand.  My parents do not speak English, and I’ve always went with my parents to their appointments to help translate. Being exposed to the medical field and seeing …

UWM Scholars Represented at 2021 MNRS

Congratulations to the UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing faculty and students who are presenting and receiving awards at the 2021 Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) online conference Wednesday, March 24 – Saturday, March 27, 2021. If you are registered to attend …

One degree, three options

Many people cringe when they think about going back to school. They are already working a full-time job, are possibly parents, and already feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and commitments. RN’s are no different. In fact, RN’s likely feel a little …