School of Nursing

Travel scholarships are now being accepted!

Student Conference Travel Awards provide support to nursing students to pursue various educational opportunities to present their research at regional and national meetings, workshops and conferences. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 26.

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Celebrating Simulation!

Thanks to the #huskynurse community for helping us celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Simulation Center!

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Nancy Woods named Living Legend

Congratulations to Dr. Woods on her retirement from the UW School of Nursing and her induction as a Living Legend of the American Academy of Nursing. She will be honored in a ceremony and dinner at the Academy’s Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference this fall in Washington, D.C.

Connections Annual Report

Take a journey through the School of Nursing's annual report and learn about the incredible work of our students, faculty and staff

Creating safer, smarter homes

At the University of Washington School of Nursing, Professor George Demiris is harnessing the power of everyday items to turn houses into smart homes — and allowing older adults to live independently, thanks to modern technology.

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Latest News

UWSON receives 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

The University of Washington School of Nursing received the 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Engaging With Aging

Faculty emerita Doris Carnevali is sharing her thoughts on aging, both as nurse and elder, in her new blog.

Butch de Castro named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UW School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Butch de Castro, PhD, MSN/MPH, RN, FAAN, has been selected as our school’s Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Dr. de Castro’s appointment will be effective Sept. 16, 2017.

Anne Hirsch named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

The UW School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Anne Hirsch has been selected as our school’s next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Hirsch’s appointment will be effective Aug. 16, 2017.

Awards and Accolades, July 2017

Awards and achievements from UWSON faculty, staff and students in July

A partnership for primary care in areas of need

New HRSA Grant seeks to improve primary care training in rural and underserved areas

Register for the 2017 Elder Friendly Futures Conference

Join us for Northwest's premiere conference on aging and caregiving Sept. 14 - 15, at the Lynnwood Convention Center.

UW nurse faculty, alumni selected as American Academy of Nursing fellows

Kathleen Shannon Dorcy, an alumna and longtime lecturer at the UW Tacoma Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Program, was selected as a member of the 2017 class of Academy fellows.

Awards and Accolades June 2017

Awards and accolades from June 2017

News media: Smarter homes help seniors live independently longer

KING-5 covers smart homes technology for healthy aging

Distinguished Teaching Awards 2017

The University of Washington 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award winners are featured in the June edition of Columns Magazine.

Awards and Accolades May 2017

Awards and accolades from faculty, staff and students at the School of Nursing