Improving care. It's the Washington Way.
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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Emphasizing Research
and Teaching
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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The School of Nursing is grateful for the support of its outstanding alumni, friends and community partners. Many participate as clinical preceptors, advisers and volunteers, and provide financial support for our students, faculty and programs.
Recognizing Leaders in Nursing
Every year the UW School of Nursing honors local and national leaders for their important contributions to the field of nursing and pays tribute to our community's most accomplished nurses and health care leaders at the annual Nurses Recognition Banquet.
Advancing Nursing Research
With a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care the UW School of Nursing is the No. 3 Nursing School in research funding from the NIH, with six centers of excellence and over 185 active and pending research projects.
UW Continuing Nursing Education supports excellence in lifelong learning for health care professionals, and is a nationally-recognized accredited provider of contact hours in nursing.
Learn moreDr. Vicky Hertig, BNHS, will receive the Rheba de Tornyay Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Dr. Gaylene Altman, BNHS, will receive the Sandra Eyres Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award.
Ms. Barbara Plovie, FCN, will receive the Excellence in Promoting Diversity through Teaching Award and Ms. Valerie Wegermann, PCH, will receive the Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award.
Student representatives will present the awards at Convocation on Friday, June 10, at 9:30 am in Meany Hall.
