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Carrying the Torch: Black Nurses Who Shaped the Future of Nursing at the UW and Nationwide

In part one of a three-part series of Black History Month features, the University of Washington School of Nursing recognizes Black nurses whose contributions helped shape the profession and strengthen the UW community. Their work reflects a long history of leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and commitment to equitable care that continues to inform nursing education and practice today. Learn how they advanced the profession while breaking down barriers, and find local Black History Month events happening this month. Read the full…

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 here.

REST Volunteer Opportunities

Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST) invites you to join them in their mission to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope to Survivors of sex trafficking and the sex trade. Please see below for more information on how to get involved. Volunteer Opportunities: Are you interested in gaining volunteer hours and hands on experience working with Survivors of sex trafficking or the sex trade? Interested in Leading? A Movement or Yoga Class Once a week Providing Lunches Once…

HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications

The 2026 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment application cycle is now open. The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications through March 12, 7:30 p.m. ET.   We pay up to 85% of unpaid nursing education debt for: Registered nurses (RNs) Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) Nurse faculty If you receive an award, you must work two years in either: An eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses (critical shortage facility) An eligible nursing school as nurse faculty…