Are you a UW Nursing student looking to fulfill your language requirement and strengthen your cultural competence? Consider enrolling in Intensive Elementary Amharic this summer quarter. This 10-credit, hybrid course is designed for motivated students who want immersive language learning with built-in flexibility. Whether you plan to work in diverse clinical settings, serve multilingual communities, or prepare for global health opportunities, learning Amharic gives you a meaningful edge in patient-centered care. Amharic is spoken by millions and is one of…
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Information of interest for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student cohorts.
Summer Opportunity for Students AMHAR 105
Summer course spotlight: AMHAR 105 – Introductory Amharic Looking to explore a new language and connect with global communities? AMHAR 105: Int. Amharic is offered this Summer Quarter and is open to all students—no prior language experience required. This beginner-level course focuses on practical communication skills while introducing cultural context and perspectives from Ethiopia and East Africa. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with Seattle’s vibrant Ethiopian and East African communities. AMHAR 105 may be especially valuable for…
2026 Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (NCSP) is a federal scholarship funded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). It helps nursing students pay for school in exchange for a commitment to work in communities that need nurses the most. How It Works Students who are accepted into the program receive full coverage of tuition and required school fees. HRSA pays these costs directly to the school, so students do not have to front the money or wait for…
UW Nursing Simulation Center Earns National INACSL Endorsement
The UW School of Nursing Simulation Center has earned the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement, a recognition awarded to programs that meet the highest standards for evidence-based simulation education. This recognition reflects the care, rigor, and intention behind the simulation experiences that support learning across UW Nursing programs—helping students build clinical judgment, confidence, and readiness for real-world care. Please join us in celebrating the Simulation Center team. Read more about the INACSL endorsement.
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…