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.
Category: Announcements
Updates and important messages for current nursing students, including reminders, deadlines, and general School of Nursing news.
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,…
Join the Graduate School Dean’s monthly office hour
All graduate students are invited to the Graduate School Dean’s monthly office hour. During these “What’s on Your Mind” sessions, Dean Williamson-Lott hosts a virtual, open forum each month (typically on the first or second Monday) to discuss topics and issues related to graduate education. She meets one-on-one with graduate students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the opportunity to connect with as many members of the community as possible. No appointment is needed—simply join the Zoom meeting, enter the waiting…
Get Involved, Get Connected: How NSWS Supports Nursing Students
Nursing Students of Washington State (NSWS) is a nursing-student-led 501(c)(3) organization focused on supporting nursing students. We are passionate about connecting students to employment opportunities, scholarship funding, leadership roles, and professional development events. We would love for your students to engage with our organization, as this is a great opportunity to learn, network, and engage with the healthcare community. Learn more on the NSWS website. Additionally, NSWS offers many opportunities to become involved on the national level through NSNA’s committee…
SoN Student Conference Travel Award
A reminder that the University of Washington School of Nursing (SoN) Student Conference Travel Award provides financial support to nursing students to present their research or other original scholarly work at regional and national conferences, meetings, and workshops. This award is supplemental to other sources of funding whenever possible. Students are expected to seek additional travel funds from their departments, advisers, or other external sources. If awarded, students will be required to provide confirmation of presentation acceptance and original receipts…