Narianna Tagura x’27

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 experience was shadowing nurses at UW Hospital and Hyland Park Assisted Living, where she was able to step into their shoes—following their routines, observing their critical thinking, and taking on responsibilities under their guidance.

Her advice for future nursing students is to remember that nursing is not just bedside care, and to seek out different experiences—whether it’s working in a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility, studying abroad, or volunteering.

Fun fact: Narianna studied abroad in Australia to learn about disability care.