{"id":3056,"date":"2022-01-23T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T17:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/?p=3056"},"modified":"2022-03-08T17:21:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T22:21:44","slug":"wsu-celebrates-alumni-in-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/wsu-celebrates-alumni-in-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Celebrates Alumni in Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At Winona State University, we pride ourselves in offering programs that help alumni follow their passions, climb the ladder in their careers, return to a field or come in from a different one, and serve highly in-demand areas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

January\u00a0is Health Care Month in Minnesota, and we want to take a moment to celebrate a handful of our alumni who are\u00a0using their degrees to improve the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out\u00a0what our alumni have to say about\u00a0our programs\u00a0in the healthcare field\u00a0and learn more about where you can go with your WSU education.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Charge Nurse, Good\u00a0Samaritan Society<\/h3>\n
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“The Nursing coursework at WSU gave me confidence<\/strong> in my ability to practice and follow my passion without fear<\/strong>.\u00a0My studies\u2014along with my experiences with classmates, professors, and advisors\u2014encouraged me<\/strong> to continue in the nursing profession in many ways. I couldn\u2019t have done it without their support<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Social Worker, Ongoing Case Management Team<\/h3>\n
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“I truly believe WSU\u2019s Social Work program\u2014along with the Title IV-E program\u2014is the best in the state<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The education I received was tailored to my needs<\/strong>, and the professors went above and beyond<\/strong> to help me\u00a0achieve\u00a0my goals<\/strong>.<\/span>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Institutional Review Board Specialist, Mayo Clinic<\/h3>\n
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“WSU set me up for success<\/strong> for a career in healthcare administration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The Public Health coursework I completed and the experience I gained<\/strong> with conducting research<\/strong> prepared me to excel in my position<\/strong> and take on many exciting projects at work.<\/span>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Director of Clinical Services, Lakes Region EMS<\/h3>\n
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“The Healthcare Leadership & Administration (HLA)\u00a0program helped me tremendously<\/strong> and truly prepared me<\/strong> for my career as a healthcare leader<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Servant leadership, intrinsic motivation, and data analytics are some of the many skills I\u00a0graduated with<\/strong>.<\/span>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Chiropractor, Private Practice<\/h3>\n
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“Attending WSU and receiving my degree greatly prepared me<\/strong> for my post-graduate education.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The campus clubs and extracurriculars<\/strong> within Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Science (HERS) gave me even more hands-on experience<\/strong> interacting with patients and helping families of all ages and conditions.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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These alumni testimonials have been lightly edited for grammar, clarity, and length.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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