“Thirty years from graduation and I can still describe this model program development in my sleep! It is because it came with a charge, from the College of Nursing at UWM, that advanced practice nurses could develop the services and… Read More

“My time at UWM had a tremendous impact on my professional career. UWM provided a solid foundation for my nursing practice that was set apart from other programs. It was ahead of its time in many ways, including an innovative… Read More

“When I began my career as an occupational health nurse at UWM, very few OHNs held advanced degrees. UWM prepared me to practice as a corporate nurse, mentor authors and graduate students, complete both agricultural health nursing fellowship and qualitative… Read More

“I am proudest of my testimony and work in local, state and national arenas on issues related to nursing shortages, the need for increased education for today’s nurses, and the impact of educated nurses on patient care outcomes.”

“I am most proud of my international work with the International Council of Nurses. (ICN). For the past 20 years, I have worked with the ICN as Director of the International Classification for Nursing Practice Programme. My work contributes to… Read More

“UW-Milwaukee fostered my commitment to increasing health awareness, knowledge, and access in underserved populations. My experience also set the foundation for encouraging students, especially those of color, to pursue and succeed in the nursing profession.”

“UWM’s focus on community nursing taught me to see people in a different light. We not only could make a difference, we were the difference.”

“I am most proud and most humbled by my ability to create and work with incredible teams over the years who were driven to excellence without self-serving egos, and passionate beyond belief and excited to share that passion with future… Read More

“I continue to use what I learned at UWM in professional settings and in the work used to conduct community health assessments and health improvement plans, community education and outreach, managing a busy department and preparing for local health department… Read More

“I credit UW-Milwaukee and my doctoral studies for a very rewarding career. The faculty and fellow-doctoral students became my window to a bigger world. My time at UWM impacted my life greatly.”