The School of Nursing of the University of WI-Milwaukee was founded in
1965. Throughout this 30 year history we have been dedicated to
providing academic
programs of the highest quality that are at the forefront of nursing, and
have been widely recognized for our achievements. Providing solid
academic foundations through our Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master
of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nursing, we create an
environment that supports personal growth as well as the pursuit of
knowledge.
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Welcome from Dean Sharon Hoffman
Hello, welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing
web page. We have so much to tell you about UWM and our exciting new
initiatives. As you peruse the options you will notice a few things that
are unique about us. We are well known as a major urban university with
significant community commitments. In the School of Nursing this is
reflected in our curriculum with a
leading emphasis on the community, in our three community nursing
centers, and in our research and our doctoral program.
The School of Nursing graduate programs are well known for their
excellence. In fact, the latest copy of the U.S. News and World Report
graduate school rankings lists us in the ninth category
(27th in the country.) Considering that we are only thirty years old
this is quite an accomplishment. Perhaps the best news is that the
faculty in the UWM School of Nursing are among the most
select in the country. Here you will find nationally known nurse leaders
such as Drs. Werley, Rodgers, Broome, Jenkins, Murphy, Wierenga, Lundeen,
and Devine, just to mention a few. Our state
of the art building contains a Nursing Learning Resource Center, the
Center for Nursing History, Center for Nursing Research and Evaluation
and a newly formed Institute for Urban Health
Partnerships.
Please spend some time here to become better acquainted with us, and sign
our guest book to let us know you stopped by .
If you would like additional information on any of our programs or
resources, an information request form is
provided for your convenience, or you may send Email to Karen Amoroso in the Dean's
office.
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The School of Nursing is housed in Frances E. Cunningham Hall, a modern
8-story building named for the first Dean of the School. More than 70
faculty members and teaching academic staff contribute to the school's
vibrant and stimulating environment. Academic programs are fully
accredited by the State of Wisconsin Board of Nursing and the National
League for Nursing and are recognized nationally for the quality of the
faculty and of learning experiences. A variety of resources are available
to enhance the learning and research experiences of students, including
modern laboratory facilities, and Centers that enhance the environment
through their emphases on cultural diversity, nursing history, nursing
research, and continuing education. The School maintains long-standing
relationships with a large number of diverse settings in the community,
providing a variety of opportunities and experiences relevant to the
needs and interests of the students.
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The Mission of the School of Nursing of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee reflects the primary mission of a university; to
generate knowledge through research and practice, and to disseminate
knowledge through graduate and undergraduate programs, continuing
education, and public service. Iin addition to its missions, The School
of Nursing is committed to meeting the challenge of excellence. The
challenge is interpreted as a responsibility to enhance society's ability
to deal with actual and potential health problems and health promotion.
This responsibility is accomplished through:
a) establishing and maintaining research and scholarly programs in
nursing,
b) developing and testing nursing practice models,
c) providing high quality education programs for doctoral, master's,
baccalaureate, and continuing education students,
d) interacting with the community to response to nursing and health
needs by providing consultation and leadership.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing interprets its
mission within the context of its urban environment.