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Key moments and achievements from Alex Pretti's life.
Alex was born
· Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Alex Pretti graduated from Preble High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 2006. Growing up in Green Bay, he developed a strong sense of community and compassion that would define his later career in nursing and advocacy.
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Alex Pretti graduated from Preble High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 2006. Growing up in Green Bay, he developed a strong sense of community and compassion that would define his later career in nursing and advocacy.
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Pretti attended the University of Minnesota, where he received a bachelor's degree in biology, society and environment in 2011, combining his interests in science and social justice into an interdisciplinary academic foundation.
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Pretti attended the University of Minnesota, where he received a bachelor's degree in biology, society and environment in 2011, combining his interests in science and social justice into an interdisciplinary academic foundation.
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In 2014, Pretti was hired as a research assistant at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, beginning his dedicated career serving veterans and gaining invaluable experience in medical research and patient care.
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In 2014, Pretti was hired as a research assistant at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, beginning his dedicated career serving veterans and gaining invaluable experience in medical research and patient care.
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Pretti became a registered nurse in Minnesota in 2021, transitioning from research to direct patient care. He worked as an intensive care nurse at the VA hospital in Minneapolis, where colleagues praised his dedication to veteran patients.
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Pretti became a registered nurse in Minnesota in 2021, transitioning from research to direct patient care. He worked as an intensive care nurse at the VA hospital in Minneapolis, where colleagues praised his dedication to veteran patients.
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At the time of his death, Pretti worked as an intensive care unit nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, providing critical care to veterans. Colleagues described him as compassionate and selfless, always putting patients and others before himself.
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At the time of his death, Pretti worked as an intensive care unit nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, providing critical care to veterans. Colleagues described him as compassionate and selfless, always putting patients and others before himself.
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Following his death on January 24, 2026, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), and AWHONN issued public statements honoring Pretti's dedication to nursing and patient care.
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Following his death on January 24, 2026, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), and AWHONN issued public statements honoring Pretti's dedication to nursing and patient care.
Alex Pretti passed away
