My name is Meg Elliott, and I am one of the directors of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s summer camp programs. Our program is currently seeking volunteers, and I wanted to share information for students who may be interested in service hours and supporting our summer camp program. MDA Summer Camp offers a unique experience for both campers and counselors. These week-long residential programs offer children ages 8–17 living with neuromuscular disease a fully inclusive environment where they can express themselves…
Category: Events
Details about upcoming School of Nursing events, workshops, conferences, and opportunities to engage with the UW community.
GNSA Career Readiness Week March 16-20, 2026
The AACN’s Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) is hosting an online Career Readiness Week, March 16–20, 2026. Sessions cover a range of topics, including content for DNP students and drop-in career support. About the GNSA Did you know you can join the AACN’s Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) for free as a UW School of Nursing student? The GNSA offers programs, services, and resources for graduate nursing students in master’s and doctoral programs as they prepare for their nursing careers….
REMINDER: RSVP to ABSN Spring & DNP 2026 Pinning Ceremonies
We’re excited to share that the Pinning Ceremony RSVP and Student Speaker Nomination form is now open for ABSN Spring & DNP 2026 graduates! Please take a few moments to complete the RSVP form and review the Pinning Ceremony website, both of which are linked below. These resources include all the key details you’ll need about the ceremony, as well as information you can share directly with your guests. Pinning RSVP & Speaker Nomination Form: ABSN Spring 2026: 2026 ABSN…
New UW Study Abroad Program to Brazil in Sep 2026
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…
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,…