Nursing Gives You the Skillset to Succeed in Life

Peter Mendy is a graduate of UW Tacoma’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Nursing (MN) programs. Originally considering teaching or medicine, he chose nursing after discovering its alignment with his values and desire to make a meaningful impact. Now Senior Director of Operations at Kaiser Permanente, Peter credits the MN program with sharpening his leadership, decision-making, and community-focused care skills. He praises nursing as a fulfilling, versatile career that empowers professionals to lead, advocate, and drive change across healthcare systems.