Sophia LaSala’s time at UW–Madison was a journey of exploration. Open to new experiences, she discovered her passion for nursing across diverse specialties and ultimately found a path that fits her true calling.
Alumni Profile
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.
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.
Nursing Without Constraints
Kelly Ayala DNP’18, uses her passion for innovation to improve the health care landscape for both patients and providers.
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.
Beyond the Finish Line: Cindy Bremser’s Journey from Nursing to the Olympics
When Cindy Bremser ’74, MS’85, entered the nursing program at UW–Madison in 1972, she had no idea that it was not only the beginning of her nursing journey but also the start of her trailblazing career as an Olympic runner.
Q&A with Zalei Lewis ’21
A conversation with with Zalei Lewis ’21, who works in regulation and investigation for the State of Minnesota.