{"id":12411,"date":"2025-05-28T09:03:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin-new\/?post_type=campus_story&p=12411"},"modified":"2025-05-28T09:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:06:12","slug":"uw-eau-claire-gives-nursing-grad-a-sense-of-community","status":"publish","type":"campus_story","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/story\/uw-eau-claire-gives-nursing-grad-a-sense-of-community\/","title":{"rendered":"UW-Eau Claire gives nursing grad a sense of community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As an eight-year-old, Aaron Shue was fascinated by the medical equipment in the hospital intensive care unit where his mother, a registered nurse, worked as a supervisor. That early exposure to nursing gave him perspective on the profession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMy mom would tell me about the different struggles she faced both bedside and as a manager, but she always ended the conversation with, \u2018This is the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life,\u2019\u201d Shue says, noting his mother had a more than 40-year nursing career. \u201cAlthough I saw how stressful it could be, I also saw how fulfilling it was for my mom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shue will follow in his mother\u2019s footsteps when he begins his career after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with his bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing on May 17. He will then return to his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota, to begin work in a trauma intensive care unit.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I grew up and went through high school, I knew I wanted to help people,\u201d Shue says. \u201cI liked the teamwork aspect of nursing and I liked the critical thinking and problem solving. I knew it had to be nursing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shue was attracted to UW-Eau Claire because of its quality nursing program and beautiful campus that was \u201cnot too big, not too small.\u201d Shue knew a liberal arts college would allow him to \u201cget a flavor of everything.\u201d He immersed himself in activities inside and outside of nursing that included participating in concert band as a first-year student and Blugold Marching Band in his second year on campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the highlights of my career here was being part of the marching band,\u201d Shue says. \u201cIt was the most fun I have ever had. It really gave me a sense of community. As I get older, I really find I strive to find that sense of community, whether it\u2019s in the nursing program or the marching band.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shue has helped provide a sense of community for other males in the nursing program. As an officer in the local Men in Nursing organization, Shue shares his experiences in the program with male students just starting the nursing program and spends time with them as volunteers at school and in the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can talk to them about what the future looks like \u2014 almost like a peer mentoring group,\u201d Shue says. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to be able to share our experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cI try to tell them they are going to feel a lot of things during clinicals, whether it be frustration or joy. Don\u2019t deny yourself those feelings. If you had a really good clinical day, tell somebody about that. On the flip side, if you had a really bad day, try to talk about it and get it out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shue also discovered a passion for student-faculty research at UW-Eau Claire.<\/p>\n

Shue and Dr. Melissa Skoff, assistant professor of nursing, worked in the area of advance-care planning facilitation with the goal of equipping future nurses and nurse practitioners with the skills to lead end-of-life conversations with patients. Skoff and Shue have presented their research at two national research conferences and multiple poster fairs and have hosted a grant-sponsored Healthcare Decisions Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHe conducted the original literature review last summer and took charge of the undergraduate research component by mentoring other students,\u201d Skoff says. \u201cIn group settings, he naturally emerges as a leader, tackling challenges with integrity, precision and attention to detail.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shue is a strong leader and communicator who is approachable and quick to offer help, Skoff says. Shue has positive energy that makes him a joy to work with in a collaborative and fun environment, she says.<\/p>\n

\u201cAaron\u2019s dedication and character ensure he will excel in the nursing profession, positively impacting his colleagues and patients,\u201d Skoff says. \u201cThe nursing profession is lucky to have Aaron and I\u2019m excited to see what his bright future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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