Drs. Kyla Woodward and Mayumi Willgerodt Recognized for Practice Excellence
The American Academy of Nursing has awarded Dr. Kyla Woodward (PhD Nurs Sci ’22, Acting Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, UWSOM) and Dr. Mayumi Willgerodt (Professor, CFPHN) the 2024 Nursing Outlook Article of Practice Excellence Award. Their collaborative work, “A Systematic Review of Registered Nurse Turnover and Retention in the United States,” provides critical insights into nursing workforce dynamics, addressing a key issue in healthcare today.
Honors Program Highlight: Carilyn Brandt, an English major and Interdisciplinary Honors Husky, knows a good thing when she sees it. She immediately applied for the summer program “Biobehavioral Health Lopez Island: Reconnecting Food Roots, Community and Well Being” led by Kerry Reding from the UW’s School of Nursing in Honors announcements, where it was listed as a great opportunity for ad hoc Honors credits.
Premgamon Kuntajak Honored with Rivara Injury Research Award
Premgamon Kuntajak, a PhD in Nursing Science candidate, has been awarded the prestigious Rivara Injury Research Award for 2024. This recognition highlights Premgamon’s outstanding contributions to advancing injury prevention and research, exemplifying excellence in this critical area of public health.
We’re proud to announce the 2023-2024 Clinical Preceptors of the Year and 2024 Nurses of Influence Recipients 
Clinical preceptors are highly committed to academic programs and excel in both clinical practice and community service. They play an essential role in providing students with valuable hands-on learning experiences in real-world healthcare settings. DNP students, depending on their track and stage, spend up to three days per week over four quarters in clinical placements, learning alongside these skilled mentors. We’re thrilled to recognize these outstanding preceptors and their dedication in educating our next generation of advanced practice registered nurses and advanced systems and population health experts. Read more about these preceptors and their advice to nursing students.
Research Spotlight: Dr. Cynthia Price’s Study on Mindfulness and Opioid Use Disorder
The NIH has featured Dr. Cynthia Price in a research spotlight highlighting her groundbreaking findings from a large randomized controlled trial. The study examines the immediate effects of a mindfulness-based intervention, Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT), as an adjunct to medication for opioid use disorder. This research, funded by the NCCIH and the HEAL Initiative, advances understanding of integrative approaches to addiction treatment.
Read the publication: Immediate Effects of Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy as an Adjunct to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder | Mindfulness.
Dr. Kori Dewing Receives Prestigious Recognition
Dr. Kori Dewing, a faculty member in the Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics (BNHI), has been awarded the 2024 Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) President’s Award, a significant national honor recognizing her outstanding contributions to rheumatology care and innovation.
In addition, Dr. Dewing has been named the Washington State Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Medical Honoree, highlighting her continued dedication to advancing arthritis care and supporting the community.