In a special partnership program with “Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan,” a nationally syndicated television segment that sheds light on underrepresented storylines and industry sectors, experts in WSU’s College of Nursing presented the challenges and solutions to addressing national nursing shortages.
Kate Ann Pieper, RN–BSN ’18, returned to school during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. What she gained through WSU’s RN–BSN program reshaped her confidence, expanded her leadership skills, and set her on a path from bedside nursing to nurse educator, mentor, and PhD student.
This virtual session highlights the role of a Graduate Research Assistant within WSU’s PhD in Nursing program, featuring work on the CBTsim Healthcare Study. Participants will learn how doctoral students contribute to nationally funded research, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for careers as researchers, educators, and leaders in health care.
The life of a local firefighter and WSU nursing student changed in a matter of seconds Feb. 17, 2025.
After finishing a grueling 48-hour shift with the Pullman Fire Department, Pita Lopez was involved in a devastating head-on collision with a semi-truck.
The accident left her with catastrophic injuries: an open femur fracture, shattered tibia and fibula, spinal vertebrae fractures, facial fractures and an internal abdominal tear that caused life-threatening hemorrhaging.
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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.
Nursing students from Iwate Prefectural University, Japan, visited Spokane for a 10-day study abroad tour for academic and clinical exchange with WSU College of Nursing and regional partners. The visit focused on clinical learning, simulation, and cross-cultural dialogue, offering a deep dive into US nursing education while building lasting global connections.
Do you work with women, parents, babies, and families? Do you support people before, during, and after pregnancy? UNITING for IMPACT Advancing Rural-Urban Collaboration and Innovation in Perinatal and Infant […]
Washington State University and Spokane Public Schools (SPS) are partnering to create the Logan Family Clinic, a new community-based primary care clinic located inside Logan Elementary School. Opening March 2, the clinic is intended to increase community access to health care by delivering services right where young people and their families need them most — in our public schools.
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 […]
WSU Spokane presents Robert F. E. Stier Lecture in Medicine Please Join Us March 11, 2026 3:30 – 5:30 PM WSU Spokane, Nursing Building, Room 105 103 E Spokane Falls […]
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38th NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 5, 2026 Harnessing our Power Within: Nurses Mobilized and Advancing Health Equity Through Policy Legislative briefs Advancing Nursing Workforce Development and Diversity to […]
The WSU College of Nursing welcomed its Spring cohort of BSN students with a two-day orientation focused on academic readiness, clinical preparation, and connection across campuses. Students gathered in Spokane, Yakima, and Tri-Cities to begin their journey as the Class of 2028.
Adam Richards (MBA ‘15, BSN ‘02, RN) and Chief Nursing Officer for Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, is a self-described “through and through Coug.” He and his wife, Meredith (BSN ‘02), built careers in nursing while raising a family. Their niece, Taylor Richards (BSN ‘25), continues the Coug Nurse legacy. Richards advocates for new nurses, emphasizes being confident, because nursing is a lifelong calling you “don’t get to turn off.”
In 2025, the stories that resonated most from Washington State University College of Nursing were rooted in people. From first-generation students and proud graduates to nurses stepping in during real-world emergencies, these moments reflected why nursing matters—and why our community continues to show up, share, and celebrate together.
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.
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Collaboration Through collaboration of the Washington State Department of Health State Office of Rural Health, the WWAMI AHEC Programs, the Washington Rural Health Association and the Rural Health Clinic Association […]
Beyond Surviving to Thriving Rooted in community. Driven by health equity. Focused on transformation. Join the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine for this impactful two-day virtual […]
