Student interest groups

Disability and Nursing Alliance (DNA)

The Disability and Nursing Alliance (DNA) was established for nursing students with disabilities and our allies by nursing students with disabilities to foster solidarity, community, pride, and mutual support. Together, we strive to create a welcoming, joyful, and meaningful space to grow by embracing disability justice and valuing every body and mind as essential to nursing.

We are committed to leadership by students with disabilities to direct DNA’s priorities in community activities and efforts at the UW School of Nursing. We value the voices, actions, and perspectives of students with disabilities as essential in policies for equity and inclusion- nothing about us without us.

Diversity Awareness Group (DAwGs)

The Diversity Awareness Group was formed as a means of academic and peer support for underrepresented students at the University of Washington, School of Nursing. We encourage scholarship, collaboration, networking, and leadership through the community on and off-campus.

Future Nurses Club

Mission

The mission of the Future Nurses Club is to provide mentorship from current UW nursing students to undergraduate students – especially underserved and underrepresented individuals who have not yet been admitted to the nursing program.

Vision

We serve as a bridge from current BSN students to undergraduate students interested in learning more about the field of nursing, getting involved in service-learning projects and connecting with other students with similar interests.

We support and advocate for future nurses regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship status, religion, educational and socioeconomic status, disability, age, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Club objectives

• Provide perspective and insight to help prepare and support Pre-Nursing students.
• Advise students about the application process using information directly from the School of Nursing.
• Expose prospective students to the roles of a nurse and their importance in the healthcare field. This includes meeting with current BSN students and nurses of various specialties.
• Emphasize and encourage diversity within nursing by creating a safe space for open dialogue.
• Collaborate through service-learning (UW Nurse Camp, Mary Mahoney, high school students, community colleges, etc.)
• Network with like-minded undergraduates; support peers through the process of applying.

Hispanic and Latinx Organization for Nursing Students (HOLA)

Mission

The Hispanic/Latinx Organization for Nursing Students (HOLA) is committed to representing students of all nursing levels who identify as Hispanic/Latinx at the University of Washington School of Nursing.

We are a passionate group of nursing students who aim to advance the health and well-being of Hispanic/Latinx communities through collaborative partnerships within the School of Nursing and the greater Seattle area. Our mission is to empower and advocate for Hispanic/Latinx nursing students and foster educational and professional opportunities.

Additionally, our organization also functions as a safe resource of support and mentorship to its members as they embark on and/or explore their nursing journey. All friends and colleagues who promote these goals are welcome.

Scrub Donation Program (ReSON)

Mission

The Recycle Scrub Outreach Network seeks to provide some financial relief to nursing students across UW who require scrubs. Through this program, we are able to collect gently used scrubs from graduating cohorts and redistribute them to incoming and current students who may benefit from them. The overall goal of this program is to recycle scrubs that may not be of any need and provide assistance to nursing students!

unicoRN LGBQTTSIA+

Mission

UnicoRN’s mission is build queer community consisting of students and alumni within the University of Washington School of Nursing.

We will collectively organize for expanded sexual and gender minority (SGM) healthcare education to be embedded throughout graduate and undergraduate nursing curriculum. We will promote awareness of, care for, and research with the queer population through advocacy and collective action.