News from the School of Nursing & Health Studies
UWB BSN alumna working towards her MN!
A BSN'14 graduate, Miriam Witt, is now working towards her Master of Nursing at UWB! Witt's goals and passions were heavily influenced by her volunteer trip to Kenya and experiences teaching clinical nursing as an adjunct instructor at Skagit Valley College.
November 19, 2019
Dr. Niitsu attends APNA conference
Dr. Niitsu participated in the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 33rd annual conference. The conference, focusing on Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses: The Whole Health Connection, included 300 sessions and poster presentations on topics related to psychiatric-mental health nursing.
November 15, 2019
Global Collaboration: SNHS and TMDU
Students and faculty benefit from partnerships in teaching and research. The partnership between Drs. Ezeonwu and Kondo, gives students the opportunity to experience global immersion programs and compare healthcare education and systems in Japan and the United States. Faculty are able to work on international comparative research and engage students on campuses worldwide.
November 15, 2019
UW Bothell School of Nursing and Health Studies recognized in PayScale’s College Salary Report
PayScale released its rankings of best schools for Nursing and Health Science Majors by Salary Potential in 2019. The University of Washington Bothell recieves top ranking in public 4-year universities, at #22, in health science and nursing programs.
October 24, 2019
BSN Alumna on Tribal Canoe Journey
Samantha Capoeman, UW Bothell School of Nursing & Health Studies alumna, is a member of the Quinault Indian Nation and a nurse who is working in tribal clinics. While she was still a student, she participated in the annual Tribal Canoe Journey, where she celebrated indigenous Coast Salish traditions. For the full article, please visit the campus news blog.
October 22, 2019
HEP Alum, Sarah Heimberger, talks about her CHES Experience
Sarah Heimberger was the first Health Education and Promotion minor and Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies major to take the CHES Exam and the first to pass! In this video, she shares her experience and advice for those considering taking the CHES.
October 22, 2019
Faculty Mentors Make a Difference
Jody Early, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, collaborated with fellow faculty and students to create a video detailing their mentoring experiences. The full article is on our campus news blog.
August 12, 2019
MN Student Provides Aid in Venezuela
Miriam Witt, alumna & current student, traveled to Venezuela in June. Her team provided medical aid in several locations including the lands of the isolated Yukpa tribe. She also worked in medical tents that offered relief to patients walking to the border.
August 6, 2019
Dr. Bustillos Discusses the MMR
Assistant Professor Dan Bustillos talks about herd immunity, the MMR, and debunking misconceptions about immunizations.
August 2, 2019
2019 Sigma Theta Tau Induction
Students eligible for Nursing Honors through STTI were inducted on 5/29/19. With our students, family and friends, Nursing & Health Studies faculty and staff, approximately 120 people attended the Induction Ceremony.
July 3, 2019