Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.
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Excelling Beyond the Ordinary
Famara Sanneh ’19 uses his nursing skills to provide free health care screenings in his hometown community in The Gambia.
Transforming The Future of Health Care Through Trust and Connection
Diamond Wimbley x’25 always knew she wanted to work in health care. She shares how receiving scholarships through the School of Nursing helped make her dream a reality.
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.
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Sophia LaSala ’24
Sophia LaSala’s time at UW–Madison was a journey of exploration. Open to new experiences, she discovered her passion for nursing across diverse specialties and ultimately found a path that fits her true calling.
The Many Hats of Mira Tcherneva
Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard, nursing student, daughter, and advocate. The many hats that Mira Tcherneva wears have helped prepare her for a new challenge — helping her father search for a kidney donor.
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.
A Calling Answered: Eduardo Piña’s Journey into Nursing
Eduardo “Chuy” Piña has changed lives and inspired many on the road to a BSN—all while overcoming steep challenges.
Caring Through Shared Experience
For Katey Olsen ’20, nursing is a way to give back after beating childhood cancer.