After a hospital stay showed Brandon Kreger x’26 the impact of compassionate nursing, he’s now pursuing a career to provide that same care to others. He shares his journey and experiences as a student nurse in this Q&A.
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Building a Future in Nursing: Allie Young’s Badger Experience
A first-year nursing student at UW–Madison, Allie Young x’26 is driven by a passion for patient care. Balancing her studies with hands-on clinical experience, she’s dedicated to building the knowledge and skills that will shape her nursing future.
The Many Hats of Mira Tcherneva
Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard, nursing student, daughter, and advocate. The many hats that Mira Tcherneva wears have helped prepare her for a new challenge — helping her father search for a kidney donor.
The School of Nursing Introduces 12 Students as the 2024-25 Student Ambassadors
The student ambassadors represent the School of Nursing and provide valuable insights to prospective undergraduate students and their families, foster connections with alumni, donors, and friends, and serve as peer mentors for current nursing and pre-nursing students.
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.
Caring Through Shared Experience
For Katey Olsen ’20, nursing is a way to give back after beating childhood cancer.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Creating memorable moments through meaningful interactions helps Mitch Osterhaus ’22 change lives in more ways than one.
New “Band Together” Ad Features Tammy Coplien ’86
School of Nursing alum and former UW Marching Band member Tammy Coplien is featured in UW–Madison’s new TV spot, “Band Together.
Student Spotlight: Rachelle Navarro x’25
Rachelle Navarro shares how she fell in love with nursing and went from being afraid to take a patient’s blood pressure to confidently planning her future career in the ER.
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Karen Luttig ’06
Karen Luttig ’06 talks about her journey into high-risk case management as an RN health coach and advice for those considering a career in nursing.