In June 2020, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing graduate student Courtney Maurer, DNP, RN was coming up with ideas for her year-long scholarly project. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, student access to care settings …
Year: 2022
Necessary but Complicated: The Push for Nursing Home Reform
Following the tragic impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic on nursing home residents and staff, is there new momentum for reform? Some signs point to yes. In February 2022, the White House outlined actions through …
The Center for Aging Research and Education: Improving How We Age
America needs nurses, and the UW–Madison School of Nursing is focused on mitigating that shortage. Established by the university in 2011, the Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) is building bridges, addressing health disparities …
Championing Careers in Aging Across Health Professions
Healthcare professionals who work with older adults are sleuths who dig deep to understand their patients. They collaborate across disciplines to support individuals’ health and improve care systems. They are experts in anticipating and avoiding …
Our House: The Benefits of Intergenerational Housing
“As a nurse, I never felt that nursing homes or dementia units provided what was needed for people to flourish,” said Karin Krause, ‘79 RN, a University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing alumna and founder …