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Posted on May 29, 2026

Macy Deaton’s path to nursing is rooted in reducing barriers.

Posted in Academic, Alumni, Inclusive Excellence, News, TBSN programTagged Alumni, BSN, Indigenous health, Macy Deaton, rural health, TBSN

The Power of the Pause

Posted on May 29, 2026

Tori DePrey ’18 shares how resilience, grace, and self-awareness have shaped her evolving nursing journey.

Posted in Academic, Alumni, ForwardNursing, News, TBSN programTagged Alumni, BSN, TBSN, Tori DePrey

System Change Begins with You: Joshua Hermsdorf’s Decision to Lead

Posted on May 13, 2026

From farm kid to nurse leader, Joshua Hermsdorf is devoted to transforming systems and elevating patient care.

Posted in DNP Program, NewsTagged DNP program, Joshua Hermsdorf, Systems Leadership and Innovation

Nurse Advocacy for Better Policies and Better Health

Posted on May 5, 2026

Laura Vergenz, BSN, RN, a graduate student in the systems leadership and innovation track of the UW–Madison School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, is a strong advocate for older adults.

Posted in DNP Program, NewsTagged Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE), DNP program, Laura Vergenz, Systems Leadership and Innovation

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