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Students in the Promoting Community and Public Health Course, Nurs 420, presented their work with community organizations at a December 7th poster symposium.
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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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Faces of UW: Tenured Faculty - May 9, 2012, UW Daily, featuring Pam Mitchell
Alumni in the News - April 2012, UW Alumni e-newsletter, featuring Pam Mitchell
Second annual All Health Professions Error Disclosure Day teaches important team skills - March 29, 2012, UW Today, featuring Sarah Shannon and Brenda Zierler
Study Suggests Mental 'Fog' of Menopause is Real - March 20, 2012, US News, featuring Nancy Woods
Hospitals ill-equipped to handle psychiatric 'boarders' - March 14, 2012, Seattle Times, featuring UW SoN Alumna Molly Murphy
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 Students receive scholarships from several local agencies celebrating their commitment to nursingMay was a big month for School of Nursing students, who were honored with scholarships and awards at several local events earlier this month. Their commitment to nursing, ability to overcome challenges and desire to make a difference was celebrated by the Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization, King County Nurses Association and the UW EOP Program. |
 Faculty participates in HBO Weight of the Nation PanelDoris Boutain, Associate Professor in the Psychosocial and Community Health Department, was one of five panelists at a documentary screening of the HBO program, Weight of the Nation on Wednesday, May 9th. |
 UW Daily features Interim Dean Pamela MitchellInterim Dean Pamela Mitchell was featured in profiles by the UW Daily on May 9th, alongside three other UW faculty members who have all been part of the UW for 30 years or more. |
 Nurses Recognition BanquetThe Nurses Recognition Banquet is designed to honor our community’s outstanding nurses and nursing leaders. Since 1980 the School of Nursing has presented a Distinguished Alumni Award to an outstanding graduate. In 2004, three new awards were added to expand our partnership with the greater nursing community. This celebration acknowledges the many ways the profession of nursing improves health and touches lives. |
 Estate gift supports school's legacy of nursing educationWhile Lorraine Troop, 1940 School of Nursing graduate, passed away in November 2010, her generosity will have a lasting impact on the school through the gift of her estate. |
 Make a GiftBy investing in the School of Nursing, you're investing in healthier, stronger communities in Washington state and beyond. Your gift will help ensure that there will always be exceptionally trained nurses to care for our friends, families and neighbors. We'll be there for them, because you were here for us. |
