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Meet Our Nursing Leaders

Meet our nursing leadership at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin:
 
 
 
Maureen P. McCausland, DNSc, RN, FAAN
Maureen P. McCausland, DNSc, RN, FAAN

Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

"I love practicing at UW Hospital and Clinics - we have outstanding professionals who are personally and professionally committed to excellent compassionate care, the discovery of new knowledge, teaching the next generation of health professionals and to the people of Wisconsin."

View Bio: Dr. Maureen P. McCausland, DNSc, RN, FAAN
 
Barbara Bryne, MSN, RN, CPNP, CPON
 
Director of Pediatric Nursing and Clinical Services
American Family Children's Hospital
 
"I feel very privileged to work with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals that always put patient safety and quality care first. Knowing by working together we are making a difference in the lives of these children and their families is extremely rewarding." 
 
Dianne Danis, MS, RN, NEA-BC
Dianne Danis, MS, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Director of Nursing Practice Innovation
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
 
"I enjoy practicing at UW Hospital and Clinics because quality patient care has always been our top priority and because quality people make it a great place to work."

View Bio: Dianne Danis, BSN, MS 
 
 
 
Barbara Liegel, RN, MS
Barbara Liegel, RN, MS

Director of Home Care and Coordinated Care
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

"I've enjoyed my many years at UW Hospital and Clinics because I am proud of the impact we have on the lives of our patients and families and also the difference we make in each other's lives. It's been wonderful to see the many positive changes in our hospital environment and how we do our work. I've appreciated the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization."

View Bio: Barbara Liegel, RN, MS
 
Rebecca Moore, BBA, MBA
 
Financial Officer for Nursing and Patient Care Services
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
 
"The people I work with inspire and stimulate me on a daily basis."
 
 
 
 
 
 Stephanie Orzechowski
 
Director, Oncology Services
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
 
"It is an honor to be part of a team of professionals that are focused on serving patients and their families, but also to be part of the amazing research that will actively change the care patients will receive in the future."
 
 
 Barbara Pankratz, BSN, MSN
 
Director of Surgical Services
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
 
"I feel very fortunate to practice at an organization that prioritizes high quality, patient-centered care. The team approach that this requires, coupled with the sense of satisfaction that result, make UW Hospital and Clinics an extremely satisfying environment in which to practice."
 
 
Sue Rees, BSN, MS
 
Director of Nursing Services
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
 
"Each day is different and brings new opportunities and challenges. I also enjoy practicing in an organization that is always changing for the better, striving for continual improvement and excellence."
 
Rhonda Struck, RN, BSN, MS
 
Director of Operational Integration and Nursing Informatics
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
 
"UW Hospital and Clinics provides the rich opportunity to work with incredibly talented individuals. There are continuous challenges to search for improvements and a constant stimulation to reach for innovation in all we do."