Speaker Jenni Linebarger MD, MPH, FAAP, FAAHPM Associate Professor Dr. Jenni Linebarger joined Children’s Mercy Kansas City in 2011, fresh out of fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Adolescent Medicine. […]
Welcome to the College of Nursing at Washington State University! We are delighted that you have joined our College as an incoming undergraduate student. Your time here will be filled […]
Welcome to the College of Nursing (CON) at Washington State University (WSU)! We are delighted that you have joined our College as a professional graduate student. Our goal is to […]
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As wildfires affect communities across the Pacific Northwest, Washington State University researchers and Extension specialists are available to discuss topics ranging from property protection and animal evacuation to lightning-caused fire risk, power-grid resilience and postfire recovery.
Working from home is often seen as a good solution for new mothers, but a new Washington State University study reveals that the blurred boundaries between home and work can introduce barriers to sustained breastfeeding.
Washington State University College of Nursing is expanding its Rural Nursing Pathway through a new partnership with Arbor Health in Morton, WA. The collaboration will provide rural clinical learning experiences for nursing students while supporting workforce development in East Lewis County and surrounding communities.
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WSU College of Nursing will honor Spring 2026 graduates with ceremonies across Yakima, Tri-Cities, Spokane, and Vancouver this May. Each event marks the transition from student to professional nurse.
The Premed Advisory Program’s 3rd Biannual Conference is dedicated to strengthening the future healthcare workforce by expanding access, mentorship, and opportunity across the pre-health pathway. By connecting aspiring healthcare leaders with physicians, researchers, […]
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With three young children at home and a full-time job, Kim Hoover wasn’t sure she could manage nursing school again. “Failure wasn’t necessarily an option,” she said. Through WSU’s Concurrent Enrollment Program and a clear semester-by-semester roadmap from her advisor, Hoover earned her BSN and gained the confidence to bring stronger evidence-based practice to the bedside at Legacy Health.
After 100 days as interim dean, Dr. Anne Mason reflects on coming home to WSU, celebrating more than 13,700 Coug Nurses serving communities nationwide. She highlights new programs, research growth, student success, and the partners and donors who make this work possible. The focus ahead stays clear. Educate nurses. Strengthen communities. Serve Washington and beyond.
WSU College of Nursing marks Rural Health Day by highlighting initiatives that strengthen care in rural Washington. Efforts include pain care research, maternal health partnerships, and new pathways that prepare students to work in rural communities.
From migrant farmworker roots in Mesa, WA, to a full-ride nursing student and statewide youth leader, Jorge Gaytan Garcia is breaking barriers and paving new paths for his community. His journey honors his family’s sacrifices and inspires others to chase education and equity in health care.
Washington State University’s undergraduate nursing program has climbed into a top 50 ranking nationwide for the first time, tying at No. 40 in the U.S. News & World Report’s newly released Best Colleges 2026 edition. The recognition highlights WSU’s role as a leader in preparing nurses to address shortages of health care providers across the state and country.
An interactive website with evidence-based resources known as the Relief Pain Hub is now available to help people learn more about managing pain.
Dr. Lois James, nationally recognized expert in bias, sleep, and performance, is teaching a grant writing course this fall open to all WSU graduate students. With over $6 million in funded research, James offers hands-on strategies for writing competitive proposals—an invaluable skill for students across disciplines.
Acronym Title Description DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice A terminal degree in nursing practice (not a role or license). ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner A title used in some states […]