Tina DeGroot
Tina DeGroot, PhD, APNP, CNS, C-GS
Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Director, Lecturer
Education:
- University of Phoenix PhD Nursing 2016
- University of Milwaukee MSN Nursing 1995
- UW Green Bay BSN Nursing 1993
Professional Background:
Dr. DeGroot is a PhD. prepared nurse, Board certified in Adult Gerontology as an Advance Practice Registered nurse. Tina has dedicated the last 35 years of her career to preventing and treating vascular diseases and joined Stoughton Health’s Cardiology Service in 2022. Tina has dedicated her work to assuring rural health patients and families have access to cardiovascular health care, education, and services supportive of living high quality lives. Tina has also been an active faculty member since 2016 for Edgewood University committed to educating the next generation of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Quote:
People often say, ‘I chose nursing to help people.’ But I think nursing chooses us! In my role as Program Director, I love meeting with students and learning about their journey as a nurse.
Two of my first questions are always:
What excites you about nursing?
What do you want to change about nursing?
These conversations shape everything that follows—from clinical experiences and special projects to career planning. I’m passionate about helping students discover where they’re meant to make a difference and walking alongside them as they build a CNS career that’s uniquely their own.