A registered nurse at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay is addressing the nationwide nursing shortage by helping teach and inspire the next generation of nurses. Nichole Lauf, who also serves as co-clinical nursing instructor is committed to mentoring and guiding nurses as they enter the field.
 
Lauf’s efforts to teach much-needed skills and help foster compassion in the next generation of nurses are made possible by a state Workforce Innovation Grant and Aurora BayCare’s partnership with the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. The program aims to support the next generation of highly skilled “home-grown” workers and remove workforce barriers in critical industries. Lauf teaches UW – Green Bay nursing students both “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills onsite at Aurora BayCare. These mentoring sessions help nursing students transition smoothly into their roles and gain the knowledge needed to succeed as a nurse.
 
Lauf is passionate about her work and says it is an honor to teach and empower nursing students.

“Being a nursing instructor is not just a job, it is a calling. I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape the next generation of nurses in real patient care settings at Aurora BayCare to ensure that they have the support and guidance they need to provide the best possible care to their patients,” Lauf says.