Biography “I chose the UW–Madison School of Nursing because I wanted to attend a school that felt like home while still challenging me to grow into the nurse I want to become,” says Abigail Schafer, who is from Oconomowoc. “I could feel how much people cared about the university and the nursing profession, and I …
Biography From Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Narianna Tagura always dreamed of attending UW–Madison. She values the university’s reputation, support for students of color, and its emphasis on leadership and compassion. Narianna plans to become a pediatric nurse and eventually a nurse practitioner. She’ll graduate with a BSN and a certificate in Asian American studies. Her favorite …
Biography By the time she graduates, Manitowoc native Makenna Zeller will have a nursing degree, a major in Health Promotion and Health Equity, and a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. She chose the School of Nursing for its reputation for fostering a welcoming, supportive community within a large university setting. “Although our university is …
Biography Ava Ziemann, a transfer student from Cottage Grove, Minnesota, immediately felt welcomed by the UW–Madison nursing staff during her application process. After graduation, she hopes to work in an ICU or pediatric unit. Ava encourages prospective nursing students to shadow and ask questions to gain insight into the profession. Fun fact: Ava is bilingual.