Kristin Merss, PhD’24, found more than a PhD program at UW–Madison — she found a space that fosters creativity, deep learning, and bold thinking. With the freedom to shape her own research path and the support of world-class faculty mentors, Kristin is exploring big questions and building meaningful impact in nursing.

Watch Kristin’s story to see how the right environment and mentorship can unlock your full potential.

Discover where a PhD from UW–Madison School of Nursing can take you: nursing.wisc.edu/phd.