Maddy Ancheta x’27 was inspired to pursue nursing through family role models and a passion for science, relationships, and addressing health inequities. Her clinical experiences have deepened her skills and sparked ideas for future career goals.
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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 …
Future Badger Nurse Spotlight: Q&A with Brandon Kreger x’26
After a hospital stay showed Brandon Kreger x’26 the impact of compassionate nursing, he’s now pursuing a career to provide that same care to others. He shares his journey and experiences as a student nurse in this Q&A.
Building a Future in Nursing: Allie Young’s Badger Experience
A first-year nursing student at UW–Madison, Allie Young x’26 is driven by a passion for patient care. Balancing her studies with hands-on clinical experience, she’s dedicated to building the knowledge and skills that will shape her nursing future.
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.
Student Spotlight: Sonam Dorjee x’25
Inspired by her aunt’s career as a Badger nurse, Sonam Dorjee describes how she discovered nursing and shares her dream of advocating for accessible health care and veterinary care in her mother’s hometown of Dharamsala, India.
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.
Student Spotlight: Julie Jones x’24
A conversation with Julie Jones x’24, traditional bachelor of science in nursing student and student ambassador.
Student Spotlight: Annaly Garcia x’23
Annaly Garcia TBSN x’23 Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin What has been your favorite class or unit in the nursing program? Despite Pharmacology being one of the most challenging classes, it was also one of my favorites. …
Student Spotlight: Madisin Randolph x’24
Madisin Randolph x’24 Traditional BSN Student Hometown: Chicago, Illinois What has been your favorite class or unit in the nursing program? My favorite class from the fall semester has been Pharmacology. Despite the class being …