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A 1980 IU School of Nursing graduate, Dr. Beth Taylor leads a large part of the Veterans Health Administration’s national health system. She’s also responsible for the professional practice of a nursing corps totaling 113,000 and a programs budget of more than $6 billion. “It’s such a privilege to serve in this way, and the lessons I learned from IU School of Nursing are ones I remember to this day.”
To change the world through nursing
Elham Algashgari has always dreamed of changing the world. Nine years ago, she traveled to the U.S. to help make that dream a reality. Today, she’s in the final year of earning her PhD and celebrating a recent dissertation award. “I have so many ideas to complete in the research area, so when people ask me why I became a nurse, I still say ‘to change the world.’”
Paying it forward
When Brett Kotowski, NP, came up a little short in paying for the final semester of the MSN program, he applied for and received a scholarship from IU School of Nursing. Shortly after graduating, he began donating to IUSON. “Giving to the school is a means of returning what was offered to me; it’s almost like taking care of your own.”
Soon-to-be IUSON graduate ready to make an impact
Kenneth “KJ” Davis, Jr., knew from an early age he wanted to be in health care and help people. Next month, the Indianapolis native will graduate from IU School of Nursing and embark on a career in intensive care. “My professors and the clinical faculty have been amazing, guiding me along the pathway to success and providing learning opportunities at clinical sites.”
