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.
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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.
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Grace Long ’19
Grace Long ’19 talks about her career post-graduation, why she loves UW-Madison, and the challenges facing nurses today.
Student Spotlight: Spencer Meyer x’25
Spencer Meyer x’25 shares about his nursing journey, career aspirations, and advice to future nursing students.