News Articles

October 20, 2023

Announcing 2023 Clinical Preceptors of the Year

Read more about this year’s preceptors.


October 12, 2023

Grants help launch nursing careers in research

With RIFP grants, Dr. Fran Lewis conducted studies to generate theory-based, population informed ways to counsel families impacted by early and late-stage cancer.


October 5, 2023

Announcing Endowed Professorships

We’re pleased to announced appointments to two endowed professorships.


Helping WA first responders in the fight against opioid overdose

UW nurse research Jenna van Draanen poses with her co-researchers

Jenna van Draanen, PhD, MPH, conducts research to better understand opioid use from the perspective of both first responders and people who have experienced an overdose.


October 3, 2023

Transition Announcement

 It is with a great deal of celebration and some sadness that we share that Dr. Tatiana Sadak, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of Deputy Dean and Professor of Yale University School of Nursing!


September 26, 2023

September News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for September 2023.


August 30, 2023

August News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for August 2023.


August 22, 2023

Generosity of the heart: Remembering obstetrics nurse Lynn Yim-Lin Shih

Lynn Yim-Lin Shih was a obstetrics nurse for over 30 years at UW Medical Center. We are grateful for the Shih family and their commitment to support UWMC obstetric nurses and #HuskyNurses in her honor.


August 14, 2023

Reflections from 2023 UW Nurse Camp

“I came into Nurse Camp and I knew that I liked nursing, but I definitely know this is where I belong.”


July 26, 2023

July News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for July 2023.


July 11, 2023

New interim chair to lead the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing

Dr. Pamela Kohler, PhD, MPH, RN, has been selected as interim chair to lead the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing (CFPHN).


July 6, 2023

Our students learn about population health outside of the classroom

Two #HuskyNurse BSN students share the experiences volunteering and giving back to the community.


June 29, 2023

Statement on SCOTUS ruling

“We believe that every student, regardless of their race or background, deserves access to a world-class nursing education.”


June 27, 2023

June News & Awards

Drumheller Fountain with Mt. Rainier in the background. Photo by Doug Plummer.

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for June 2023.


June 13, 2023

Dr. Allison Webel named Interim Executive Dean

Dr. Allison Webel (she/her) as the interim executive dean, effective August 1, 2023. Webel will serve in this leadership position until a new permanent dean is selected.


June 9, 2023

Announcing Endowed Professorships

We’re pleased to announced appointments to three endowed professorships and two re-appointments.


June 1, 2023

Q & A with the 2022 Queen Silvia Nursing Award recipient

three persons standing

“I loved meeting people all over the world who are working with QSNA to brig solutions to caring for those with dementia. Hopefully in the future I can also be participating in the capabilities of helping in this endeavor from a giving perspective.”


May 30, 2023

May News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for May 2023.


May 19, 2023

Congratulations UW School of Nursing WSNA Awardees!

Congratulations to the UW School of Nursing faculty and students who were recognized at the WSNA conference today! Nurse Researcher Award Professor Monica McLemore Leadership and Management Award Affiliate Instructor Albert Munanga


May 8, 2023

UW ACTIONS aims to deliver needed abortion care training

UW School of Nursing Professor Monica McLemore spoke about the UW Abortion Care Training Incubator of Outstanding Nurse Scholars (ACTIONS) program in a recent KOMO Channel 4 News story.


May 1, 2023

Dr. Monica McLemore Selected as Interim Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The interim appointment is effective 07/01/23 and contingent on UW Board of Regents approval.


April 26, 2023

April News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for April 2023.


April 25, 2023

US News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools

U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings released. The UW School of Nursing held the No. 1 overall ranking for a public school offering a doctor of nursing practice program.


April 3, 2023

Azita Emami named dean of Yale School of Nursing

Executive Dean Azita Emami will become the next dean of the Yale School of Nursing starting August 1, 2023.


March 31, 2023

Dr. Butch de Castro appointed Dean of Seattle University School of Nursing

Dr. Butch de Castro, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has accepted the position of Dean at the Seattle University College of Nursing effective July 1, 2023.


March 28, 2023

Announcing Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Tatiana Sadak has been offered and has accepted an appointment as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle.


March News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for March 2023.


March 14, 2023

Meet Some of Our 2023 Graduating Doctor of Nursing Practice Students

Meet some of our incredible 2023 graduating DNP students and learn about their projects.


Congratulations Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates Class of 2023!

School and DNP track leadership shared a few words for the graduating students.


February 21, 2023

February News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for February 2023.


February 13, 2023

New UW program aims to expand training for abortion providers

Three UW reproductive health experts hope to bridge a gap in the country’s abortion training landscape, which has historically excluded advanced practice clinicians like nurse practitioners and midwives.


February 8, 2023

New faculty endowed professorship and fellowship appointments

Picture of UW School of Nursing endowed professors and fellows

Congratulations to the University of Washington nursing faculty for their recent appointments to an endowed professorship or fellowship by the UW Board of Regents.


February 1, 2023

2022 Nurses of Influence Awardees

Meet our 2022 Nurses of Influence, five exceptional individuals who have shown dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing nursing both locally and globally.


January 30, 2023

Celebrating 20 Years: Eli Almo’s tenure as board chair

We celebrate 20 years of Eli Almo’s exemplary service as board chair for the UW School of Nursing Advisory Board, as he steps down from the role.


January 24, 2023

January News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for January 2023.


January 12, 2023

Frankie T. Manning Honored with Lifetime Impact Award

Longtime supporter and friend of the School of Nursing, Frankie T. Manning, was honored by the Washington Center for Nursing with the Lifetime Impact Award.


December 23, 2022

Announcing 2022 Queen Silvia Nursing Award Winner

UW School of Nursing student Juana Gallegos has been selected as the second United States recipient of the UW Queen Silvia Nursing Award (UWQSNA) for dementia care.   


December 16, 2022

Thank You to Dr. Margaret (Peg) Heitkemper

After more than 25 years, Dr. Margaret (Peg) Heitkemper is stepping away from her duties as chair of the School of Nursing’s Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics.


November 29, 2022

November News & Awards

Faculty, student and staff awards and news for November 2022.


October 31, 2022

October News and Awards

Faculty, student and alumni accomplishments for October 2022.


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