Marquette Nursing Students Complete Clinical Rotations at Seton Catholic Schools

Marquette University’s College of Nursing collaborates with Seton Catholic Schools to provide nursing students with community health clinical experience each semester. This partnership allows students to engage directly with school communities in Greater Milwaukee.

During their placements, nursing students participate in classroom activities, supervise recess, and conduct weekly presentations on topics related to healthy living. These activities are designed to help students develop practical skills while supporting health education for children across multiple age groups.

One rotation included a focus on nutrition, where a nursing student taught children from ages 4 to 14 about balanced diets during the first three weeks of her assignment. The curriculum covers a range of health-related topics tailored to the needs of the school community.

Students in these placements also encounter a variety of social determinants of health. For example, in predominantly Hispanic schools, nursing students observe issues related to immigration enforcement and exposure to gun violence, which are considered as part of their community health assessments.

What the numbers show

• Seton Catholic Schools includes 15 schools in the partnership
• Approximately 3,600 students attend Seton Catholic Schools in Greater Milwaukee
• Marquette’s College of Nursing offers clinical rotations at more than 100 sites through over 40 partner organizations

The College of Nursing’s collaboration with Seton Catholic Schools is part of a broader initiative that includes partnerships with organizations throughout southeast Wisconsin and Illinois. These partnerships provide students with access to a wide range of clinical learning environments.

Marquette’s approach at Seton Catholic Schools is similar to its Nurse-in-Residence program at Milwaukee Academy of Science. In both cases, the college places nursing professionals in educational settings to deliver community health training and support for students.

Leadership from Marquette University is also involved in the partnership, with President Kimo Ah Yun serving on the board of directors for Seton Catholic Schools. This connection supports ongoing collaboration between the university and the school network.

Seton Catholic Schools, as part of the partnership, hosts nursing students each semester and provides a setting for practical health education and community engagement. The collaboration continues to serve both the educational and health needs of students in the region.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.