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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…
You Belong Here. Resources for Support and Care
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.
Teaching Assistant Position (50% FTE) Spring 2026 – NURS 412: Healthcare Systems and Policy
A Teaching Assistant is needed in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing to provide support for NURS 412: Healthcare Systems and Policy. This undergraduate course examines the structure, financing, and policy dimensions of U.S. healthcare systems, with attention to health equity, social determinants of health, and the role of policy in shaping population health outcomes. The TA will be responsible for assisting the faculty of record, Dr. Jasmine Kaneshiro and Dr. Daniel Suárez-Baquero, in coordinating and managing…
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,…