News from the School of Nursing & Health Studies
Students from the Institute of Science Tokyo visited UW Bothell
Undergraduate and graduate students studying Nursing and Medical Technology at the Institute of Science Tokyo (IST; formerly known as Tokyo Medical and Dental University) visited the University of Washington (UW) as their study abroad program from February 24th to March 7th, 2025. Kosuke Niitsu, PhD, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, Assistant Professor at UW Bothell and Akiko Kondo,...
April 1, 2025
Sarina Barrett, HS ’22
Health Studies alum Sarina Barrett, class of 2022, took some time to answer a few questions about how she chose UW Bothell, her experiences in the Health Studies program, and advice for current students. Thank you to Sarina for sharing her story with our community! Tell us about yourself and what led you to UW...
February 7, 2025
Kenworthy Quoted in LA Times Story
SNHS Professor Nora Kenworthy was quoted for the article, These Palisades natives raised over $120,000 for fire relief on GoFundMe. Now what? Read the article!
February 6, 2025
Dr. Niitsu Delivered an Inaugural Special Lecture at the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
Dr. Kosuke Niitsu, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies at the University of Washington Bothell, delivered an inaugural special lecture at the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine (Hama-Med) in Japan on December 25th, 2024. Dr. Niitsu received his BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), and...
January 8, 2025
2025 Study Abroad: India
Through support from a UWB Study Abroad Launch Grant, faculty Linda Eaton and Jamie Shirley traveled to Vellore, Tamil Nadu in August 2024. Vellore, a city in southern India, is home to the Christian Medical College (CMC), which provides medical care to the local urban and rural communities. Linda and Jamie met with faculty at...
November 8, 2024
SNHS Dean: Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
The School of Nursing & Health Studies is proud to introduce Dean Vanessa Lopez-Littleton! Dr. Lopez-Littleton began her role on November 1, 2024. Please tell me about your areas of scholarship and how you were inspired to pursue themMy areas of interest are health equity, racial equity, social determinants of health, administrative theory, and health...
November 8, 2024
Meet Rachel Allison, Graduate Student
Meet Rachel Allison, a graduate student in her second year in the MSCHSJ program! We asked her a few questions about her passions, plans, and experience so far. What about our program made you decide to pursue a Master of Science in Community Health and Social Justice at UW Bothell? I decided to pursue a Master...
October 30, 2024
Get to Know Robin Fleming
Meet Robin Fleming, Director of Nursing and Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies. Dr. Fleming took the time to answer a few questions for us. As an Associate Teaching Professor, I’m currently teaching a course in community health nursing, where Registered Nurses seeking their bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) work...
October 30, 2024
Meet Sarah Lewicki-Hendrix, MN Alum
Thank you to Master of Nursing alum Sarah Lewick-Hendrix for agreeing to an interview with NHS. We were excited to learn more about Sarah and why they chose our program and how it prepared them for the future. Why did you decide to pursue a Master of Nursing at UW Bothell? I decided to pursue...
July 12, 2024
Get to Know Sydney Pope, MS CH & SJ Student
Master of Science in Community Health & Social Justice (MS CH&SJ) student Sydney Pope graciously allowed NHS to ask them a few interview questions. Thank you to Sydney for telling us about why they chose this program and about the Fellowship for which they were recently selected. Please tell us about yourself and what led...
July 12, 2024