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The Environmental and Policy Change (EPC) Clearinghouse, lead by PI Basia Belza, Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems in the School of Nursing, recently won a 2011 APEX award for publication excellence.
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Six degree programs, multiple specialties, continuing education opportunities and world renowned research are part of the UW School of Nursing's goal of addressing society's most pressing challenges in health care. Students: Oliver Liscano and Joann Ucol.
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Learn moreThe deadline for BSN, MN, MS, and PhD applications is January 17, 2012. The deadline for DNP applications is EXTENDED to February 15, 2012.
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 New grant brings together UW pain experts and rural practitionersArdith Doorenbos, Associate Professor, Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems received a grant last fall enabling them to create a telehealth service for rural healthcare providers to consult with a panel of pain experts remotely. |
 Assistant Professor Butch deCastro wins MLK Service AwardButch de Castro, Assistant Professor, PCH and director of the Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Program, received a Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award Jan. 12 in recognition of his efforts at improving the health of immigrants and minorities in the US. |
The story of the University of Washington is deeply rooted in the lives of real people. The work of each one of our faculty, staff and students is about helping to improve the health and wellbeing of others.
 2012 SoN Exploration Seminars AnnouncedSeveral School of Nursing faculty will lead Exploration Seminars during late summer. This year, the School of Nursing will have five Exploration Seminars to India, Italy, South Korea, Philippines and Thailand. |
 Nurse Camp 2012Nurse Camp 2012 will take place from June 25th through 29th. Students accepted into the camp will:
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