News from School of Nursing & Health Studies
Category: Alumni
Rebecca Cavanaugh nursing alumna recongized for leadership
Inspiring, resilient, strong Nurse Rebecca Cavanaugh, UWB BSN '98, UW (Sea) MN '09 alumna received a honorable award called the School Nurse Administrator of the Year for 2018-19. It honors a school nurse who demonstrates excellence in school nursing practice and leadership. Nurse Cavanaugh oversees 38 school district nurses at 33 schools with about 23,000 students in Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville.
March 29, 2019
Community nursing helps prevent 911 calls
Senior Faculty Annie Bruck created an outstanding expereince for nursing students with local community partnerships in her "Population-based Health in Community Practice" course.
March 27, 2019
UW School of Nursing & Health Studies receives top ranking from US News and World Report
"US News and World Report released its rankings of graduate and professional schools across the country, including nursing schools. The University of Washington School of Nursing was ranked #1 among public schools that offer a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and was ranked #4 overall. Additionally, the School was ranked #4 among public schools that offer a Master’s degree and was ranked #12 overall."
March 15, 2019
Master of Nursing student awarded Anna Bui World of Hope Fund
Anna Bui scholarship has impacted Samantha Bohn, a School of Nursing and Health Studies Master of Nursing student. Bohn received $1,000 toward a study abroad two week trip to Guatemala Village Health, a Seattle nonprofit organization.
February 20, 2019
Leadership master’s for nursing administration
Jennifer Collins says, “it was the step into leadership that helped me understand the importance of education that goes along with it.” She participated in School of Nursing and Health Studies Master of Nursing degree with the administrative leadership concentration. This concentration as a focus on business courses which is so valuable for nurses who are moving into higher administrative positions.
December 14, 2018
Student scholarship awards
UW Bothell School of Nursing and Health Studies annual scholarship fund provides need and/or merit based financial support. It is a honor to congratulate Deeqa Mah, Casey Cummins, and John Masembe who are pursuing the Bachelor of Arts Health Studies major.
December 13, 2018
BSN alum named as Nurse Influencer
Stefan Torres, UW Bothell School of Nursing & Health Studies alumni, has been named as one of the 100 nurses recognized a Nurse Influencers by the UW Seattle School of Nursing. These nurses, whose connection to the UW go as far back as 1930, have made a commitment to improving lives in their communities.
October 1, 2018
Nursing students ask: Ready for a disaster?
Lecturer Dr. Bowman teaches BNURS 424 Population-Based Health in Community Practice, summer quarter 2018 works with Registered Nurses (RN) who are pursing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The students surveyed covered 17 zones designated by the city of Bothell's Emergency Preparedness Department.
September 13, 2018
Faculty and nursing students work with YMCA in Snohomish County
"UW Bothell nursing students work with Karena for their public health practicum – practical experience – at a couple of sites: the Pathways for Women domestic shelter in Lynnwood and Project Reunite at Trinity Place in Lynnwood, for homeless women in recovery, working on reuniting with children who have been removed from the home"
August 15, 2018
Dr. Jerelyn Resnick, Senior Lecturer Emeritus
Congratulating Dr. Jerelyn Resnick on retirement and recognition of her teaching legacy at UWB. Dean Dworkin shares, "Dr. Jerelyn Resnick has worked tirelessly as a faculty member at UWB for 18 years, supporting students and the UWB campus. Given her history of inspiring and generous dedication, I am sad to tell you that she is retiring as of September 1, 2018. Her last day at work will be on August, 22, 2018. The news of her retirement is softened by the fact that Jerelyn will continue to teach with us on a part-time basis in the coming year(s) as Professor Dr. Jerelyn Resnick will be Senior Lecturer Emeritus."
August 15, 2018