About us
Redefining the future of nursing
An international leader, the UW School of Nursing is a vibrant center of teaching, research and clinical excellence. We have provided exceptional education, policy leadership, and thought innovation to the profession, nation and world since 1918.
Our impact is profound — whether we are launching our graduates into a world of opportunities or confronting the greatest health challenges of our time through undaunted research and scholarship. Together, our students, faculty and staff work boundlessly to turn ideas into impact and improve the health of people and communities around the world.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
The UW School of Nursing is committed to fostering a climate that is inclusive and welcoming of all groups. Learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at our school.
Our mission, vision and values
Our mission is to advance nursing science and practice through generating knowledge and preparing future leaders to address health. Our vision is to pioneer improvements in health and health care through innovative nursing science, education and practice.
Our values include:
- Collaboration*
- Social responsibility
- Integrity*
- Respect*
- Accountability
- Diversity*
- Excellence*
Note: those values with an asterisk are held in common with the overall University of Washington values.
Our school at a glance
Students
There are 689 students enrolled on the Seattle Campus: 448 graduate students, 241 undergraduate students.
Our degree programs include:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
- Master of Science (MS-CIPCT)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD)
The total degrees awarded in 2016:
- 96 Doctorate (PhD and DNP)
- 25 Master’s (MN and MS)
- 139 Bachelor’s (BSN and ABSN)
Faculty
- 52 professorial rank faculty
- 5 research professorial rank faculty
- 22 part- and full-time lecturers
- 41 clinical faculty
- 137 adjunct and affiliate faculty
- Additional training and education provided by about 300 mostly volunteer part-time clinical partners and preceptors
We have 25 faculty with distinguished fellowships or memberships, including:
- 18 faculty members elected fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
- 3 faculty members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine)
Research
Total grant dollars awarded in fiscal year 2016: $12.2 million
- 60 research grant awards
- 100 active research projects
Our Centers of Excellence include:
- Barnard Center for Infant Mental Health and Development
- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence
- Center for Global Health Nursing
- Center for Innovation in Sleep Self-Management
- de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging
- Health Sciences Interprofessional Clinical Education & Research Center
- Northwest Roybal Center for Translational Research on Aging
- Simulation Center
Learn more
The following fact sheets and collateral materials provide additional details about some of our work, centers and services.
Our annual report:
Our school:
Our advocacy:
Our programs and centers:
- de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging (PDF)
- Center for Global Health Nursing (PDF)
- Nursing Child Assessment Satellite Training, NCAST (PDF)
Our services:
Our strategy: