WSU College of Nursing

05/06/2026

Today is also National School Nurse Day.

School nurses support student health, safety, mental health, and academic success every day.
Thank you to the nurses caring for students and families in schools across our communities.

05/06/2026

National Nurses Week includes more than celebrations. It’s also a chance to connect, learn, and hear from nursing leaders across the country.

The American Nurses Association is hosting a series of National Nurses Week webinars focused on advocacy, leadership, well-being, and the future of nursing.

Explore upcoming events:
https://f.mtr.cool/ljzekmziiq

05/06/2026

“The WSU program taught me how to think big.”
How a Master of Nursing helped one nurse lead change across multiple birth centers.

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/qpvnmswzeb

05/06/2026

Across Washington, landmarks are lighting up red for National Nurses Week.

From Spokane to Seattle, communities are recognizing the nurses who care for patients, families, and communities every day.

Take a drive, snap a photo, and check out the map of participating locations through the American Nurses Association.

Read the story: https://f.mtr.cool/qiokgthcqu
View the ANA map: https://pages.nursingworld.org/nursesweek26 also linked within the story above.

05/06/2026

National Nurses Week starts today.

We’re proud to kick things off with a proclamation from Spokane Mayor, Lisa Brown, recognizing the impact of nurses across our communities.

From Spokane to Pullman, we’re joining the “Nurses Light Up the Sky” campaign all week long.

Know a nurse who made a difference?
Share your story: https://f.mtr.cool/nqxflpeava

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Planning to attend the May SANE training?
Registration for for May 27–28, 2026 closes 2 weeks before the course start.

https://f.mtr.cool/zfxcwqnrax

05/01/2026

Have an idea that could improve health care?

Dr. Lois James’ grant writing course helps you turn it into a fundable project. Learn how to write, refine, and submit proposals with real-world guidance.

Fall sessions open soon:
https://f.mtr.cool/zgapcfoatt

04/30/2026

From the classroom to simulation labs to student leadership, WSU Nursing honorees are making an impact.

Congratulations to our 2026 Health Sciences Excellence Award recipients.

Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/qakvaevbcu

04/30/2026

A strong week at for Coug Nursing.

Students and faculty shared research on patient care, mental health, rural access, and more.
Work grounded in practice. Impact that extends beyond the classroom.

Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/rvrnqbzrkd

04/29/2026

“Nursing education continues to shift, from faculty shortages to clinical placement challenges. CNEWS brings leaders together to collaborate on solutions that keep programs aligned with community needs,” Dean Anne Mason

WSU College of Nursing faculty were part of statewide conversations shaping the future of nursing education at the CNEWS Spring Conference in Spokane.

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/eegfuozlei