Current instructor

Britta Lothary

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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N317 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Britta is an amazing professor for a very difficult subject. She really emphasizes things she wants you to know for exams, especially in the highlight reels! You'll need to study well in advance of exams because cramming is impossible in this class. Go to office hours if you are confused on topics, she is very helpful and caring.
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N317 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Britta is an excellent (and hilarious) professor who makes a challenging course doable yet comprehensive. She should have way more power within the poorly run SoN. Do not read the textbook, but EVERYTHING in lecture is fair game. Some exam questions are worded tricky, but exams feel fair. Do not procrastinate studying or you will fail.
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N317 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Britta is such a caring, compassionate instructor who genuinely cares about the success of her students. She has a fantastic ability to draw students' interest and explain complex concepts in ways students will remember. UW-Madison is so fortunate to have Britta as an instructor and I hope she is promoted to leadership roles.
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N317 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
One of my favorite professors in nursing. Made difficult concepts easy to understand and always willing to answer questions!
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N317 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Britta is an AWESOME professor! Probably one of the best I've had in UW Madison.
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Classes with Britta Lothary

NURSING 317

Pharmacology Essentials for Nursing Practice

2–3 credits

NURSING 317 introduces pharmacology essentials, covering drug therapy, interactions, and therapeutic interventions for nursing practice.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.31 GPA, 62.7% A/AB (n=161 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.15 GPA, 48.5% A/AB (n=165 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.15 GPA, 54.8% A/AB (n=157 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Britta LotharyKristen Pecanac

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025
NURSING 318

Pathophysiology Essentials for Nursing Practice

3 credits

NURSING 318 teaches pathophysiology essentials, exploring physiological processes of illness and clinical reasoning across the lifespan.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.54 GPA, 83.1% A/AB (n=160 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.54 GPA, 81.5% A/AB (n=157 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Britta LotharyKristen Pecanac

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026NURSING 316Foundations of Nursing Practice: Experiential Learning
Fall 2026NURSING 317Pharmacology Essentials for Nursing Practice
Fall 2026NURSING 318Pathophysiology Essentials for Nursing Practice

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