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Congratulations to Rachel Anderson Doctor of Nursing Practice student who is one of the UW students recognized as a 2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar.
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Graduation Year/Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, 2027
What is your research/areas of interest? Infant mental health and perinatal mental health; pediatric infectious diseases
Why did you choose nursing? Nursing has great flexibility and I like the ability to work in a variety of settings that incorporate research and patient-facing aspects.
How has your experience at the School of Nursing helped you with your career trajectory? I have done the ABSN and part of the DNP at UW and the faculty support and access to research institutes such as the Barnard Center have been such a gift.
What are your plans after graduation? I hope to continue to work in research and pursue a per diem level one nursery position.