UW students are invited to apply for Nursing Brazil: Health Promotion and Community Engagement, a study abroad program open to students from all disciplines. The program runs Sept. 5 to 27, 2026, with time in Londrina and São Paulo, and offers five credits through NURS 413, Health in the Context of Culture. No prerequisites or language requirements are needed, and applications are due Feb. 15, 2026. The immersive program blends global health education, community engagement, and cultural exploration, with a…
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Updates and important messages for current nursing students, including reminders, deadlines, and general School of Nursing news.
You Belong Here. Resources for Support and Care
Your well-being matters. The School of Nursing offers mental health resources, safety guidance, and community care spaces to help you navigate challenging times. Students are encouraged to connect with advisers for individualized support. Additionally, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging is hosting virtual community care gatherings every other Friday from 10–11 a.m. in a trauma-informed setting.
Belonging and Healing in Uncertain Times: A Community Care Space
In light of current events, locally and globally, that may be causing stress, fear, grief, or a sense of unsafety for members of our community, the UW School of Nursing DEIB Office is offering a recurring virtual space to pause, ground, and be together. These community care gatherings will be held every other Friday, beginning Friday, January 23, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m., via Zoom. This space is not intended to provide solutions or require sharing. Rather, it is a supportive,…
Research Practicum Opportunity (Winter/Spring 2026)
We are launching a study focused on capturing breathing and cough sounds from residents in assisted living communities to support the development of digital health tools for early detection of respiratory illness. Practicum students will assist with on-site data collection, participant engagement, and protocol implementation, gaining hands-on experience with real-world digital biomarkers and aging-focused research. Interested students should contact Oleg Zaslavsky at ozasl@uw.edu.
Winter 2026 Geriatric Healthcare Series: Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Winter 2026 Geriatric Healthcare Series, offered by the University of Washington. This series is available for academic credit (UW students) or free attendance for UW students, faculty, staff, and community professionals. The series is designed to support learners and professionals interested in geriatric health, aging, and interprofessional care, and may be taken either on demand (asynchronous) or live via Zoom webinar. Registration options UW students (1 credit course): Please consult the Time Schedule and…