People Type: DNP Student

Freichels, BSN, RN, Emma

Biography Education: BSN, UW–Madison Clinical experience: Four years at University Hospital on the Orthopedics Unit as both a floor RN and charge RN. Scholarly interests: Eliminating health disparities in vulnerable populations of adults and older adults. Providing quality care for the gerontologic population regarding preventable diseases. Advanced practice goals: Work with older adults in a …

Gardner, MSN, RN, Emily

Biography Education: Blackhawk Technical College – ADN Chamberlain University – BSN Chamberlain University – MSN in Nursing Education Clinical experience: Registered nurse in rural critical-access healthcare with experience in medical-surgical nursing, serving as a charge nurse, precepting, staff education, quality improvement, and nursing leadership. Scholarly interests: Rural healthcare and nursing education, with interests in distance learning, …

Gessler, MSN, RN, Dirk

Biography Education: MSN, Marquette University Clinical Experience: Roger’s Behavioral Health, Inpatient Eating Disorders; Journey Mental Health, Emergency Services Unit. Scholarly Interests: Expanding mental health offerings. Advanced practice goals: To work with underserved populations who need mental health support.

Giguere, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, Kathryn

Biography Education: BSN, UW–Madison; BS, UW–Madison Clinical Experience: Four years of experience in acute inpatient medical-surgical nursing. Scholarly Interests: Kathryn is passionate about increasing access to primary care and reducing preventable hospitalizations. She’s interested in healthy aging in place and supporting folks in achieving their individual health goals. Advanced practice goals: Kathryn’s goal to work …