News Articles
October 20, 2023
Announcing 2023 Clinical Preceptors of the Year
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Read more about this year’s preceptors.
October 12, 2023
Grants help launch nursing careers in research
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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
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We’re pleased to announced appointments to two endowed professorships.
Helping WA first responders in the fight against opioid overdose
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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
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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
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for September 2023.
August 30, 2023
August News & Awards
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for August 2023.
August 22, 2023
Generosity of the heart: Remembering obstetrics nurse Lynn Yim-Lin Shih
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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Two #HuskyNurse BSN students share the experiences volunteering and giving back to the community.
June 29, 2023
Statement on SCOTUS ruling
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“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
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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
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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
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“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
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for May 2023.
May 19, 2023
Congratulations UW School of Nursing WSNA Awardees!
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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
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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
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The interim appointment is effective 07/01/23 and contingent on UW Board of Regents approval.
April 26, 2023
April News & Awards
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for April 2023.
April 25, 2023
US News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for March 2023.
March 14, 2023
Meet Some of Our 2023 Graduating Doctor of Nursing Practice Students
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Meet some of our incredible 2023 graduating DNP students and learn about their projects.
Congratulations Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates Class of 2023!
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School and DNP track leadership shared a few words for the graduating students.
February 21, 2023
February News & Awards
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for February 2023.
February 13, 2023
New UW program aims to expand training for abortion providers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for January 2023.
January 12, 2023
Frankie T. Manning Honored with Lifetime Impact Award
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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
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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
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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
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Faculty, student and staff awards and news for November 2022.
October 31, 2022
October News and Awards
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Faculty, student and alumni accomplishments for October 2022.
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