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Nursing Faculty and Staff

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Making a Difference in Students’ Lives

Our nursing faculty bring passion, expertise, and inspiration to every classroom and clinical experience, challenging students to grow and excel. Behind the scenes, our dedicated staff ensures students have the guidance and resources they need to succeed throughout their education.

Additional Resources
Faculty Positions
Co-Chairs
Rachel Merkel
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Rachel Merkel, DNP RN CNE
she/her/hers
Nursing Department
Department Co-Chair
Director of the Marshfield Site
Professor
UWEC Marshfield
Office 316
2000 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
715-830-7424
By appointment in person or virtual
Faculty and Staff
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Jeanette Olsen, PhD, RN, CNE
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Nursing Department
Professor
Nursing Building Room 242
105 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
715-836-5722

Jeanette teaches in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. 

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Kaylan Petrie, BFA
she/her/hers
Nursing Department
Strategic Engagement Specialist
715-830-7735

In my diverse role, I am committed to supporting our nursing students and our dedicated faculty and staff. I am also responsible for managing some of our marketing and communications, keeping folks informed about important updates and events.

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Alum
Rachel Pierce, DNP, RN, APNP, FNP-C
Nursing Department
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE
Office 269
715-836-5737

Assistant Professor of Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner

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Rose Raleigh, MS, RN, CHSE, CNE
she/her
Nursing Department
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Director of Clinical Learning Center
Office-Nursing 235
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Nursing Department

Nursing 103
5 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-5287