Brenda Coupar ’09, DNP’18, knows the true meaning of service. “I didn’t choose nursing. Nursing chose me,” she says.
Student Profile
Meet Rachel Stanek: CTEN Clinical Assistant Professor
Two-time Badger Rachel Stanek shares her journey from BSN student to assistant professor.
UW–Madison School of Nursing’s Undergraduate Program Ascends to No. 8 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
2026 rankings place School of Nursing’s BSN program in top one percent of programs nationwide.
The School of Nursing Welcomes 12 Students as the 2025-26 Student Ambassadors
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.
Small Victories: Bringing Compassionate Care to Disadvantaged Populations
Matt Meskan, DNP’25, RN, CCHP, brings a passion for practical, patient-centered care to his work as a registered nurse and certified correctional health professional.
Nursing Through a Different Lens
For Will Joyce ’25, the nursing journey wasn’t linear. But after years in the classroom and time spent traveling through Europe, he had what he calls an “epiphany” which led him to UW–Madison’s accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program.
A Badger Nurse Bond Built Through Mentorship
In a world that often feels disconnected, the Badger Nurse Mentorship Program is fostering a community of connection — one conversation, one coffee, one shared story at a time.
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Olivia Gonzalez ’20
Olivia Gonzalez shares about her journey post-BSN, including a global health nursing career in Malawi, and pursuing a PhD in health behavior.
Future Badger Nurse Spotlight: Q&A with Chloe Diamond x’26
Student ambassador Chloe Diamond shares the experiences that inspired her to pursue a nursing career where she can help patients overcome their challenges and navigate their journey to recovery.
Providing the Best Care Possible: Meghan DeBot’s Journey Into Nursing
Meghan shares what drew her to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and highlights the supportive cohort, dedicated professors, and sense of community that helped her thrive.