Badger Nurses for Life
Over 11,000 Badger nurses are transforming health care worldwide. Whether you are a recent graduate or celebrating 50 years post-graduation, you are a part of an incredible group of health care leaders. You take pride in your profession, and we take pride in knowing Badger nurses are making an impact and influencing change.
Alumni are the foundation for supporting the next generations of Badger nurses, educators, researchers, and groundbreakers. You are a Badger nurse for life, and Badger nurses change lives.
Questions? Contact School of Nursing Advancement Manager Jordan Langer.
Get Involved
Collaborate with UW NAO
The Nurses Alumni Organization hosts annual events, offers scholarships, and connects alumni with the School. Learn more about how you can get involved!
Badger Nurse Mentorship Program
This program connects current students with School of Nursing alumni to support their transition into professional nursing.
Badger Nurse Network
This professional group connects School of Nursing alumni, students, faculty, and staff so they can share insights, resources, and ideas on health care and workforce challenges.
Alumni News and Events
Karin Krause ’79 is Addressing Wisconsin’s Housing Shortage Through Intergenerational Living
Krause and family educator Paula Reif are working to build an “intentional intergenerational neighborhood” in a 19th-century farmhouse on Madison’s west side, which they say would be the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
Q&A with Steffanie Walker ’21
Steffanie Walker '21 reflects on her thirteen-year journey to getting a BSN and how the BSN@Home program allowed her to achieve that dream.
A Calling Answered: Eduardo Piña’s Journey into Nursing
Eduardo "Chuy" Piña has changed lives and inspired many on the road to a BSN—all while overcoming steep challenges.
Beyond the Bedside
Joshua Ernst ’14, DNP’24, is impacting nursing through innovative leadership.
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60%
Alumni stay in Wisconsin
11,000+
School of Nursing alumni
72/72
Wisconsin counties with Badger nurses
Degree Verification
Contact our Academic Affairs office to have a degree verification sent to the nursing board or employer of your choice. Email: academic.affairs@nursing.wisc.edu