Ascension Wisconsin Celebrates National Nurses Week

This Nurses' Week, we're proud to recognize all of our nurses across Ascension Wisconsin whose compassion, expertise, and commitment make a lasting impact in our facilities and into the communities we serve, helping to advance health and well-being for all.

Below are just a few of the nurses who define care across Ascension Wisconsin:

Hana Scott, RN - Neonatal ICU
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Milwaukee Campus

What inspired you to choose nursing?
"Nursing was a very natural choice for me. My mom is a home care nurse, and from a very young age I saw first hand how she cared for patients. I was always fascinated by what my mom did. Choosing to work in the NICU specifically was a goal of mine since I was in high school. I was born prematurely at 28 weeks here at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee 28 years ago. I was originally due at the very end of March and was born January 13. Since starting my career here in the NICU, it has been nothing short of amazing. I have gotten the privilege to work with nurses and neonatologists who took care of me when I was born. To say this experience has been full circle is an understatement - it has been a dream come true. To this day, my mom speaks extremely highly of the NICU nurses who took care of me. She refers to them as angels. They will forever hold a special place in my family's hearts. I strive every day to be one of those 'angels,' to be a blessing to our NICU families."

Newborn Hana at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee, born prematurely at 28 weeks

Jenny Ovide, RN - Community Medicine
Ascension All Saints Family Health Center

What are you most proud of in your career?
"I am most proud of spreading kindness to all those I am honored to work with. Over the years, I am also proud of all the relationships I have fostered with patients, families, community members, and my colleagues. I started a free exercise class at our clinic that has been going on for over 20 years, and each week, I am so inspired to see everyone working out together!"

Jenny facilitates a healthy cooking class at Ascension All Saints Family Health Center