Igor Kleytman ’08, CPEN, uses his nursing experiences to consult with medical facility designers.
Student Profile
Resilient by Nature
Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.
Embodying the Wisconsin Idea
Joseph Green x’25 talks about his journey from growing up on a farm in Monroe to developing a passion for bedside nursing and serving rural communities.
Melanie Krause ’06, PhD’10 is New Acting Commissioner at IRS
A three-time Badger, Krause earned her PhD from the School of Nursing in 2010—one of the first seven students to join the program when it began in 2003.
Excelling Beyond the Ordinary
Famara Sanneh ’19 uses his nursing skills to provide free health care screenings in his hometown community in The Gambia.
Pre-Nursing Student Helps Others Find Light in Darkness
Brooke Brennan lost her mom to suicide at age 8. Now, she’s passionate about ending stigma around mental health issues and helping others who have been affected by suicide.
Transforming The Future of Health Care Through Trust and Connection
Diamond Wimbley x’25 always knew she wanted to work in health care. She shares how receiving scholarships through the School of Nursing helped make her dream a reality.
Future Badger Nurse Spotlight: Q&A with Brandon Kreger x’26
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.
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.