Faculty

The Office of Curriculum and Evaluation cordially invites you to the November HIT Roundtable! Come to hear one of your faculty colleagues discuss one of their innovative learning activities at […]

During National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 9–15, the Washington State University College of Nursing honors the nurse practitioners who provide trusted, patient-centered care to communities across Washington and beyond.

Across Washington State University College of Nursing’s four campuses, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) faculty bring advanced clinical expertise and a shared commitment to excellence in patient-centered care. These nurse practitioners and educators are leaders in practice, research, and mentorship—helping prepare the next generation of advanced practice Coug Nurses.

Josh Hamilton, DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, shared strategies for refining diagnosis and personalizing treatment of anxiety and compulsive disorders through DSM-5-TR updates, neurobiological models, and pharmacogenomic tools at the 2025 AAPPN Annual Conference.

Improve your ability to read and review professional journal articles with a free Continuing Education Series Pain Management Nursing Peer Review Skills Building. Led by the Associate Editor of Pain […]

Improve your ability to read and review professional journal articles with a free Continuing Education Series Pain Management Nursing Peer Review Skills Building. Led by the Associate Editor of Pain […]

Improve your ability to read and review professional journal articles with a free Continuing Education Series Pain Management Nursing Peer Review Skills Building. Led by the Associate Editor of Pain […]

Tracy Klein, a nurse practitioner and professor based on the Vancouver campus, will serve as the next faculty regent on the Washington State University Board of Regents.

Klein succeeds Judith McDonald, who was the first faculty member to serve as a regent on the university’s governing body following a change in Washington state law.

Dr. Josh Hamilton, Clinical Professor at Washington State University’s College of Nursing, joined host Pedro Morante on the Mindful Moments podcast to discuss the challenges of living in an “always-on” world, the promise of telepsychiatry, and strategies for addressing burnout.

Dr. Lois James of WSU College of Nursing led a three-year study with the Seattle Police Department to design and evaluate a fatigue risk-management strategy. The program, which included training on sleep science, nutrition, stress management, and fatigue countermeasures, improved officer health and wellness while advancing knowledge about sleep and safety in policing.

WSU College of Nursing faculty shared their latest research at Sigma’s 36th International Nursing Research Congress in Seattle. Topics included breastfeeding during COVID-19, smart health monitoring for older adults, professional identity in nursing, and nurse reentry after substance use licensure discipline. Read how WSU researchers are helping shape the future of nursing science.

Earlier this summer, Washington State University College of Nursing faculty members Sarah Fincham, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, and Fionnuala Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, volunteered as camp nurses at YMCA Camp Reed, […]

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Dr. Connie Nguyen-Truong’s latest research highlights the health experiences of Burmese refugees, emphasizing cultural sensitivity, trust, and community-academic partnerships. The study, published in Progress in Community Health Partnerships, underscores the need for better interpreter access, family-centered care, and systemic changes to support refugees. Key collaborators include WSU researchers and Community Health Workers, advocating for culturally tailored health solutions.

Faculty in nursing, medicine, pharmacy and public health face barriers to interprofessional mentorship—often institutional, not individual. A new study led by WSU’s Dr. Tracy Klein explores the issue.

Lois James, assistant dean of research and an associate professor in the Washington State University College of Nursing, has been appointed as the next director of WSU’s Sleep and Performance […]

WSU College of Nursing, led by Dr. Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong and Jackie Leung, has secured a $605,929.34 grant from the Oregon Department of Education to enhance educational equity for Micronesian and Pacific Islander communities. The four-year project will focus on culturally responsive education, anti-racism, and dismantling structural barriers through a community-based research approach.

Recent WSU College of Nursing research led by Dr. Tracy Klein examines how the inclusion of APRNs in the Open Payments database impacts transparency and ethics. Studies reveal that APRNs are often unaware of routine industry payments and their influence, highlighting the need for education on ethical industry interactions. While transparency aids in identifying conflicts of interest, concerns arise about its impact on public trust. The findings call for enhanced ethical training, policy advocacy, and APRN leadership in shaping guidelines to ensure patient-centered care and maintain professional integrity.

Dr. Marian Wilson (WSU College of Nursing) and Dr. Mike McDonell (WSU College of Medicine) co-lead Indigenous health research exploring cannabis’ impact on pain in a tribally operated clinic, supported by a Native American Research Centers for Health grant. The project trains Native students in culturally relevant research and highlights decolonizing methodologies. Another $2.2M initiative integrates tribal knowledge with modern health strategies to address substance use and pain, led by Native researchers. These efforts prioritize Indigenous voices and community-driven health equity.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. José Parés-Avila, the Interim DNP Program Director at WSU College of Nursing, reflects on his 35-year career dedicated to improving healthcare for Hispanic […]

Findings from a new WSU study suggest that power outage data is insufficient for identifying socially vulnerable communities at increased risk of experiencing more frequent and longer power outages. Published […]