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WATCH: Laurie Badzek shares perspective on connections, impact in video series

Laurie Badzek, dean of the Nese College of Nursing, sits behind her desk in her office, a stack of handwritten letters visible on her desk.

In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Laurie A. Badzek, dean of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State, reflects on her love for making connections with faculty and students in the college as she strives to support and uplift them in their work. Credit: Penn State.

In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Laurie A. Badzek, dean of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State, reflects on her love for making connections with faculty and students in the college as she strives to support and uplift them in their work.

This is the fourth feature in the series which gives us a glimpse of the personal passions that have driven our leaders and have shaped their perspectives and impact at Penn State and beyond. 

For Laurie Badzek, dean of the Nese College of Nursing, sending colleagues and friends personal, handwritten notes is an extension of her same passion for connection that helped inspire her to become a nurse. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Watch and learn how Badzek helps to shape students into leaders in the field of healthcare — who can become a powerful voice for both the profession and the patients that they serve.

Laurie Badzek says the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of nursing and nurses. As dean of the Nese College of Nursing at Penn State, she works every day to prepare, empower and inspire the next generation of nurses. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Readers also can watch the other videos in the series featuring:

The entire series can be found on Penn State News or on Penn State’s YouTube channel where new videos will continue to be shared.

 

Last Updated May 2, 2023