ForwardNursing Fall 2025
Whether impacting the health of rural and aging populations, continuing groundbreaking research, immersing in new programming, or excelling in their practice, Badger nurses are committed to propelling the health of their communities forward. As our students and alumni forge their paths, they transform the future of nursing each step of the way. The Fall 2025 issue of ForwardNursing highlights how Badger nurses are critical in providing health care throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Often, they are the missing piece of the puzzle in health care where underserved populations need it most.
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Macy Deaton’s path to nursing is rooted in reducing barriers.
The Power of the Pause
Tori DePrey ’18 shares how resilience, grace, and self-awareness have shaped her evolving nursing journey.
System Change Begins with You: Joshua Hermsdorf’s Decision to Lead
From farm kid to nurse leader, Joshua Hermsdorf is devoted to transforming systems and elevating patient care.
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School of Nursing in the News
Dr. Jeneile Luebke named one of Wisconsin’s 28 most influential Native American leaders for 2026
This honor from Madison 365 highlights Luebke's research, which focuses on gender-based violence in the lives of Indigenous women, using community-engaged and Indigenous-specific research methodologies, as well as her many honors and awards.
UW–Madison Nursing Students Featured in WI State Journal
Photo of the day: Sensory diversion piques feelings of nostalgia Wisconsin State Journal | March 17, 2026 Doctor of nursing practice students Esther Afolayan, Evie Quarm and Maleva Butkiewicz were featured in the Wisconsin State …
Dr. Megan Zuelsdorff’s Work on Healthy Aging Featured on WPR
Megan Zuelsdorff, PhD, was recently featured in an article from Wisconsin Public Radio about attempts to promote healthy aging in Wisconsin.
Meet the nurses who respond to Madison’s darkest moments
Athena Christophersen '21 is part of a small but dedicated team of three full-time forensic nurses and five part-time nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital.
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Annual Events
Littlefield Leadership Lectures
This annual lecture series highlights nurse leaders and reflects the complexity of health care, changing and aging populations, scientific discoveries, innovations, and more.
Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit
At this annual summit, nurses and other healers share knowledge and collaborative approaches to address the health and well-being of Indigenous communities, incorporate Indigenous wisdom, and promote planetary health.
Madison Area Nursing Symposium
Nurse leaders from UW Health, the UW-Madison School of Nursing, and Edgewood University are partnering to host the annual Madison Area Nursing Symposium.