News from the School of Nursing & Health Studies
Niitsu Presented at a National Psychiatric Nursing Conference
Dr. Kosuke “Ko” Niitsu, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies at the University of Washington Bothell (UW Bothell), attended the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Annual Conference from October 4th to 7th, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. He spoke at a workshop titled, Writing Your Grant Specific Aims: A Convergence...
October 11, 2023
SNHS Students Travel to Guatemala
This summer SNHS students travelled to Guatemala to provide primary care and health education in small, rural villages far from medical centers. Dr. Mabel Ezeonwu led the student groups, 14 students in all, with the goal “to expose students to global health work and to social determinants of health of rural Mayan populations in Guatemala.”...
September 20, 2023
Dr. Niitsu Addressed the Diversity of Nursing in the United States as a Keynote Speaker
Kosuke “Ko” Niitsu, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies at UW Bothell, served as a keynote speaker at the Japan Society of Nursing & Health Care Annual Conference on September 2nd, 2023. In his speech, he addressed the diversity of nursing in the United States. He began his speech by reflecting...
September 5, 2023
Shanell Brown, MN Student
Shanell Brown, Master of Nursing student, took a moment to answer a few questions from SNHS.
August 30, 2023
Mentorship & Civic Engagement
Students in the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) program, assist the Latino Education & Training Institute (LETI) as they work to help people overcome educational obstacles. LETI’s mission is to facilitate the personal and financial success of Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants and low-income individuals so they can pursue their dreams and can become leaders in their communities. ...
August 18, 2023
Early Named 2023 Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar
Professor Jody Early has been awarded UW Bothell’s 2023 Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar. This award recognizes impactful community-engaged scholarship by faculty who collaborate across institutions of higher education and the broader community. Dr. Early’s work engages community partners in a mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources. Read the full article on the campus news blog.
August 18, 2023
Abigail Maurera: Community Leader
Abigail Maurera, HS ’23, has found purpose in serving others, becoming an extraordinary community leader. In recognition of their accomplishments, Abigail was named one of the Husky 100. Read the full article on the campus news blog.
August 18, 2023
KIRO 7 Story Features Dr. Iyer
In this article focusing on the mental health crisis in Washington, KIRO 7 consults Dr. Sunita Iyer who reminds of the danger of conflating mental health and criminal activity.
February 15, 2023
New UW Program: Expanding Training for Health Care
Meghan Eagen-Torkko, Director of Nursing, and colleagues Molly Altman and Monica McLemore, are preparing a unique program to provide clinical opportunity for advanced practice clinicians to provide abortions and other sexual and reproductive health care.
February 15, 2023
Get to know Jason Daniel-Ulloa!
Meet Assistant Teaching Professor Jason Daniel-Ulloa! Dr. Daniel-Ulloa is currently working on a photovoice project focused on the experiences of discrimination that students faced at UWB.
January 20, 2023