Professional Nursing at UW Hospital and Clinics

At the University ofWisconsin Hospital and Clinics, we believe that nursing is both an art and a science. Nurses here are not only highly accomplished practitioners with extensive knowledge about advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, but they are also deeply committed to delivering care in a manner sensitive to the patient’s and family’s needs.

We have adopted a professional practice model throughout the organization that emphasizes the sanctity of the nurse/patient relationship; the deep, mutual respect among professional colleagues; and the delivery of exemplary, compassionate care. In short, the nursing professionals at UWHC are distinguished by their keen minds and caring hearts.

To continue and enhance our dedication to excellence in nursing, we have set forth our philosophy and values on the following pages. I invite you to spend some time learning more about the priorities we have set.

Warm regards,

Maureen P.McCausland

DNSc, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services Chief Nursing Officer

More About Nursing at UW Hospital and Clinics

• Clinical Nursing Management and Executive Practice
• Nursing Council Structure
• Nursing Scholarship and the Environment of Nursing Care
• Nursing Theory and Practice 
• The Professional Nurse and the Assumption of Responsibility
• UW Hospital and Clinics Philosophy of Nursing