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Julie Roche Mudge (BSN ‘86 & MSN ‘12)

Photo of alumna Julie Roche Mudge (BSN ‘86 & MSN ‘12)

What have you been up to since graduating from ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
I am currently the Director of APRNs at Cook County Health, having previously held the same role at the University of Chicago. Before that, I practiced as a Cardiology NP at Elmhurst Hospital (now Endeavor Health) and Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. I am proud and happy to lead APRNs while continuing my clinical practice in cardiology.

How do you feel your experience at LUC prepared you for your career or life in general?
¹û¶³´«Ã½ prepared me to lead. It instilled in me the values of service, generosity, and education, while fostering a commitment to lifelong learning. I am deeply grateful for the education I received and for the inspiring role models who guided me along the way.

What professor or class at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ shaped you on a personal or professional level?
Dr. Sue Penkoffer and Dr. Meg Gulanik. Their guidance and passion impacted me so deeply that I fell in love with cardiology.

What are your fondest memories of ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
One of my favorites is running with my friend and classmate Shelly Polich at 4:30 a.m. before clinicals! It was such a great way to start the day, staying energized and motivated as we prepared for our clinical rotations.

How have you remained involved with ¹û¶³´«Ã½ since graduation?
I’ve stayed in touch with friends from my time at ¹û¶³´«Ã½, which has been wonderful.

What is your career advice to fellow Ramblers?
Remember the roots ¹û¶³´«Ã½ is giving you. You will always do well.

What have you been up to since graduating from ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
I am currently the Director of APRNs at Cook County Health, having previously held the same role at the University of Chicago. Before that, I practiced as a Cardiology NP at Elmhurst Hospital (now Endeavor Health) and Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. I am proud and happy to lead APRNs while continuing my clinical practice in cardiology.

How do you feel your experience at LUC prepared you for your career or life in general?
¹û¶³´«Ã½ prepared me to lead. It instilled in me the values of service, generosity, and education, while fostering a commitment to lifelong learning. I am deeply grateful for the education I received and for the inspiring role models who guided me along the way.

What professor or class at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ shaped you on a personal or professional level?
Dr. Sue Penkoffer and Dr. Meg Gulanik. Their guidance and passion impacted me so deeply that I fell in love with cardiology.

What are your fondest memories of ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
One of my favorites is running with my friend and classmate Shelly Polich at 4:30 a.m. before clinicals! It was such a great way to start the day, staying energized and motivated as we prepared for our clinical rotations.

How have you remained involved with ¹û¶³´«Ã½ since graduation?
I’ve stayed in touch with friends from my time at ¹û¶³´«Ã½, which has been wonderful.

What is your career advice to fellow Ramblers?
Remember the roots ¹û¶³´«Ã½ is giving you. You will always do well.