A group of nursing students from Iwate Prefectural University School of Nursing in Japan visited Spokane, WA, for a week-long program at the WSU College of Nursing. Their schedule was packed with educational and extracurricular activities, including lectures, campus tours, and hands-on experiences in various medical settings. They engaged in a variety of school activities, such as attending a health equity class, participating in simulation lab tours, and visiting local healthcare facilities like the Ronald McDonald House and Salish School. Extracurricular highlights included exploring Spokane’s Riverfront Square Mall, attending a Spokane Chiefs game, experiencing a tea ceremony, and enjoying a scenic hot cocoa cruise in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The visit ended in a home visit dinner hosted by faculty, providing a unique cultural exchange opportunity.
Visiting students from the Iwate, Japan School of Nursing and WSU College of Nursing students visited the Touchmark Long Term Care facility in Spokane, WA. 
Japanese nursing students from the Iwate School of Nursing visited the Ronald McDonald house where they toured the facility and made Japanese get well cards for the families. 
Japanese nursing students from Iwate School of Nursing visit the Special Pathogens Unit (SPU) at Sacred Heart Medical Center (SHMC). They are practicing donning/doffing of PPE to care for patients with infectious diseases. 
Japanese nursing students from Iwate School of Nursing visit the Special Pathogens Unit (SPU) at Sacred Heart Medical Center (SHMC). They are practicing donning/doffing of PPE to care for patients with infectious diseases. 
Nursing students from the Iwate School of Nursing in Japan visited the WSU College of Nursing Center for Experiential Learning. 
