BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//College of Nursing - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for College of Nursing REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20251223T212438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T212438Z UID:54325-1770163200-1770335999@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:2026 Conference for Health Equity and Public Good DESCRIPTION:Beyond Surviving to Thriving\nRooted in community. Driven by health equity. Focused on transformation. \nJoin the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine for this impactful two-day virtual gathering centered on a shared commitment to strive for optimal health for all. \nOur seventh-annual conference will gather voices from across Washington state and beyond to ignite dialogue\, deepen understanding\, and drive action toward a more just and compassionate health system. \nWe believe in the power of partnerships across divides of geography\, profession\, and experience to advance health equity not as a distant ideal\, but as a shared public good. \nWe invite community members\, leaders\, learners\, and clinicians to join us for a series of powerful plenary sessions\, community-rooted breakout presentations\, and dynamic conversations for meaningful change. \nThis conference is free and open to all. \nPlease note that all sessions will be held live and will not be recorded or made available for later viewing. \n  \nContinuing Education\nThe Washington State University (WSU) Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nWashington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association\, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is eligible for 12.0 contact hours. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/2026-conference-for-health-equity-and-public-good/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2025/12/2026-Health-Equity-and-Public-Good_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20260126T221949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T222019Z UID:54824-1770249600-1770335999@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:National Black Nurses Day On Capitol Hill DESCRIPTION:38th NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 5\, 2026\nHarnessing our Power Within: Nurses Mobilized and Advancing Health Equity Through Policy\n\n\n\n\n\nLegislative briefs\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvancing Nursing Workforce Development and Diversity to Achieve Health Equity\nEnsure Equity and Safety in AI Integration in the Nursing Workforce\nEnvironmental Impact on Health Equity in Black Communities\nGovernmental Changes and Their Impact on Health Equity\nAddressing Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis\nEnd the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis\nAdvancing Mental Health Equity and Ending Stigma in Black Communities URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/national-black-nurses-day-on-capitol-hill/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement Council,Conference,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-26-at-2.19.02 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20250926T212613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T181110Z UID:40320-1770917400-1770921000@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Concurrent Enrollment Program Info Sessions DESCRIPTION:Lower Columbia College and the Washington State University College of Nursing will offer two information sessions on the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) for LCC nursing students. Please RSVP for one of the sessions below. \nOnce you submit your registration\, you’ll receive confirmation and the virtual event information in your email inbox.  Please note you will need to sign up for a Zoom account in order to attend if you don’t currently have one. You can sign up for free online. \n\n \n \n WSU Concurrent Enrollment Program Info Sessions for Clark\, LCC\, and SPSCC Students\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Please confirm which college you are currently admitted to as a nursing student:(Required)\n \n \n Big Bend Community College\n \n \n \n Clark College\n \n \n \n Lower Columbia College\n \n \n \n South Puget Sound College\n Please select the day you would like to attend a Concurrent Enrollment Program information session.(Required)\n \n \n February 12\, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/concurrent-enrollment-program-info-sessions/ CATEGORIES:Concurrent Enrollment Program ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny%20Schrock":MAILTO:schrock@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20240106T001134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173543Z UID:46523-1772809200-1772814600@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:DNP White Coat Ceremony - Spokane DESCRIPTION:The WSU College of Nursing proudly celebrates a pivotal milestone in the journey of our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students. Each student in a nurse practitioner track receives a white coat—a powerful symbol of professionalism\, integrity\, and compassionate care. This tradition marks their transition into advanced clinical education and the responsibilities they will carry throughout their careers. \n\nThe ceremony honors Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students graduating in Spring 2027. Join us for this meaningful event\, held annually on the WSU Spokane and WSU Vancouver campuses\, as we recognize the dedication and commitment of our future nurse practitioners. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/dnp-white-coat-ceremony-spokane/ LOCATION:WSU Center for Clinical Research and Simulation\, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia%20Preston":MAILTO:alicia.preston@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20240106T001249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173538Z UID:46525-1772809200-1772814600@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:DNP White Coat Ceremony - Vancouver DESCRIPTION:The WSU College of Nursing proudly celebrates a pivotal milestone in the journey of our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students. Each student in a nurse practitioner track receives a white coat—a powerful symbol of professionalism\, integrity\, and compassionate care. This tradition marks their transition into advanced clinical education and the responsibilities they will carry throughout their careers. \n\nThe ceremony honors Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students graduating in Spring 2027. Join us for this meaningful event\, held annually on the WSU Spokane and WSU Vancouver campuses\, as we recognize the dedication and commitment of our future nurse practitioners. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/dnp-white-coat-ceremony-vancouver/ LOCATION:Dengerink Administrative Building\, VDEN 110 - Room 110 Auditorium\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia%20Preston":MAILTO:alicia.preston@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20251223T213243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T232427Z UID:54328-1773100800-1773359999@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Northwest Rural Health Conference DESCRIPTION:Collaboration\nThrough 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 of Washington this annual conference brings together a consortium of rural healthcare professionals from around the region to provide an experience that expands professional knowledge\, promotes partnership\, and explores the new and emerging opportunities to advance rural health. \n\n\n\nHighlights/Opportunities\nThe Northwest Rural Health Conference brings together rural healthcare professionals and subject matter experts from the field to collaborate\, educate\, and brainstorm innovative ways to bring quality care to our rural communities. \n\n\n\nNetwork with your rural passionate colleagues from across the state and across a variety of organizations.\nBe captivated by plenary speakers dedicated to rural values and priorities.\nLearn from prominent speakers with carefully curated topics\, including policy updates\, skills-enhancing sessions\, and new technology to advance rural healthcare access systems.\nDive into discussions about current needs and potential solutions for the rural healthcare sector.\nDiscover new and seasoned vendors that provide innovative ways to help solve reoccurring problems in rural healthcare.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRATES\nBefore February 17 \n\nAttendee $450\nStudent: $75\n\nAfter February 17 \n\nAttendee $550\nStudent: $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Schedule\n\nTuesday\, March 10 \nPre-Conference Workshop \nRegistration is required \n9:00am – 12:00pm \n*Coffee and Snacks Provided (Breakfast and Lunch on Your Own) \nMain Conference \n11:30am – Registration Open \n1:00pm – 2:30pm – Welcome/General Session \n2:30pm – 5:00pm – Breakout Sessions \n5:00pm – Welcome Reception \nWednesday\, March 11 \n7:30am – 8:30am – Breakfast \n8:30am – 11:30am Breakout Sessions \n11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch/Awards \n1:00pm – 3:30pm – Breakout Sessions \n3:30pm – 5:00pm – Poster Session/Reception \nThursday\, March 12 \n7:30am – 8:30am – Breakfast \n8:30am – 9:30am Breakout Sessions \n9:45am – 11:45am – Closing/General Session URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/northwest-rural-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2025/12/rsw_1240cg_true.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20260205T165021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T165422Z UID:54953-1773243000-1773250200@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Sleep and Other Solutions to Effective Treatments of Substance Use Disorders DESCRIPTION:WSU Spokane presents \nRobert F. E. Stier\nLecture in Medicine \nPlease Join Us\nMarch 11\, 2026\n3:30 – 5:30 PM \nWSU Spokane\, Nursing Building\, Room 105\n103 E Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA 99202 \nSleep and Other Solutions to Effective Treatments of Substance Use Disorders\nKelly Dunn\, PhD\, MBA \nDirector\, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine\, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobiology; University of Maryland \nAccompanied by Panelists \n\nSterling M. McPherson\, PhD\, Professor and Vice Dean for Research\, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine\, WSU\nDenise Dillard\, PhD\, MS\, Director of IREACH\, Professor\, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine\, WSU\nMatt Layton\, MD\, PhD\, Professor\, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine\, WSU\n\nThis event is open to the public at no cost. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/sleep-and-other-solutions-to-effective-treatments-of-substance-use-disorders/ LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2026/02/robert-f.-e.-stier-lecture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20240111T190231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T195909Z UID:46570-1773313200-1773320400@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:WSU Nursing Career Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our career fair on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\nThis is a recruitment event that connects local and regional agencies with students who are seeking career opportunities. \n\n\n\nSPOKANE: WSU College of Nursing Building\n103 East Spokane Falls Blvd.\nSpokane WA 99202 \n\nCoulee Medical Center\nDaVita Dialysis\nEvergreenHealth\nGood Shepherd Healthcare System\nHospice of Spokane\nKaiser Permanente\nKittitas Valley Healthcare\nMaxim Healthcare Services\nMead School District\nNortheast Washington Alliance Behavioral Health\nRo Health\nSamaritan\nTriState Health\n\n\nYAKIMA:\nDue to limited recruiter registration\, the Yakima career fair has been postponed.\n\n\n\nRecruiters: $50 registration fee.\nRegistration ends when spaces are filled or by Friday\, March 6\, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/wsu-nursing-career-fair/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2023/01/DSC_6469.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley%20Hernandez-Silva":MAILTO:l.hernandez-silva@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20260226T173324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173324Z UID:55606-1774396800-1774655999@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Uniting for Impact - National Perinatal Association DESCRIPTION:Do you work with women\, parents\, babies\, and families?\nDo you support people before\, during\, and after pregnancy? \nUNITING for IMPACT\nAdvancing Rural-Urban Collaboration and Innovation in Perinatal and Infant Health\nMarch 25 – 27\, 2026 in Coeur d’Alene\, Idaho \nJOIN US for our 2026 Interdisciplinary Conference URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/uniting-for-impact-national-perinatal-association/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2026/02/228e3007-b16c-4123-85df-70b4e2ebf2f8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20230112T172220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T214509Z UID:38918-1774542600-1774551600@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:WSU College of Nursing Spokane Open House DESCRIPTION:At the Open House\, you’ll: \n\nMeet our outstanding faculty who are passionate about teaching and supporting students.\nConnect with current nursing students who will share what life is like at WSU.\nTour our state-of-the-art Simulation Center\, where innovative technology brings learning to life and prepares you for real-world patient care.\n\nWhether you’re just beginning to explore nursing or ready to take your next step\, we’d love for you to join us! We’re here to answer your questions and help you see why the WSU College of Nursing is such a special place to learn\, grow\, and thrive. \nSpace is limited – RSVP by Monday\, March 23rd\nOpen to anyone looking to become a Coug Nurse! \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us!\nSpots are limited to the first 30 who sign up\, though we have a waitlist as well.\n \nThursday\, March 26 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nOptional campus tour begins at 3:45 p.m. – please indicate if you would like to do this tour when you sign up for the open house \nWSU Spokane College of Nursing\n103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd\nSpokane\, WA 99201 URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/wsu-spokane-college-of-nursing-open-house/ LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2023/01/NAHS_CON_SimDay_DSC_7246.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kristie%20Brink":MAILTO:kkclark@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20220926T183052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T214514Z UID:37543-1775120400-1775142000@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Healthy People + Healthy Pets DESCRIPTION:The College of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine are teaming up once again for the annual Healthy People + Healthy Pets program\, which provides free health care services to members of the community that are low-income or those living in shelters\, transitional housing\, and are currently unhoused\, and their pets. \nThis year’s event will take place on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 from 9 AM – 3 PM. \nONE-DAY CLINIC LOCATION: \n412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\nWSU Spokane Campus Center for Clinical Research and Simulation\, near stop for STA buses.  \nYou can help by donating pet and personal care supplies! \nDonation bins can be found on campus in the Health Science Building (HSB)\, Student Academic Center (SAC)\, Nursing and Pharmacy buildings. \nPet Supplies \n\nCollars\nCoats\nFood dishes\nLeashes\nDog/cat food\nTreats\nBlankets\nToys\n\nPersonal Care Items \n\nToothbrushes\nToothpaste\nHair Combs\nDeodorant\nHair Ties\nNail Clippers\nChapstick\nSocks and Hats\nOther personal care products\n\n Thank you to our sponsors URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/healthy-people-healthy-pets/ LOCATION:WSU Center for Clinical Research and Simulation\, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2022/09/Healthy-People-Healthy-Pets-Dog-Mascot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20250311T235057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T210853Z UID:51196-1775199600-1775228400@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Honors Presentation Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Spring 2026 Honors Presentation Symposium brings together undergraduate nursing honors students to share original research and evidence-based projects that address real-world health care challenges. \nThe symposium features student presentations throughout the day\, covering topics such as neonatal care\, Parkinson’s disease\, caregiver support\, pediatric treatment approaches\, and health equity. Each project reflects faculty mentorship and a strong focus on improving patient outcomes. \nThis event offers a chance to hear directly from students\, explore emerging research\, and see how future nurses are contributing to the advancement of health care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtopic dermatitis and its effects on the quality of life: A literature review\nShanni Chou — 7:10–8:00 a.m. \n\n\nNurses’ stress and burnout in the care of autism: An integrative review\nJacob Streuli — 8:00–8:45 a.m. \n\n\nThe effectiveness of eat\, sleep\, console on neonatal abstinence syndrome\nCadence McLin — 8:45–9:30 a.m. \n\n\nIntegrating naturopathic practices in pediatric care: A complementary approach to standard treatment\nAlyssa Martindale — 9:30–10:15 a.m. \n\n\nExercise management and mobility improvement in Parkinson’s patients\nOlivia Lofstedt — 10:15–11:00 a.m. \n\n\nAlleviating caregiver burnout in caretakers of patients with Parkinson’s disease\nKiera Morley — 11:00–11:45 a.m. \n\n\nHow language translation services impact healthcare for patients whose primary language is Spanish\nKate Guede — 12:45–1:30 p.m. \n\n\nPredictors of relapse in idiopathic clubfoot treated with the Ponseti method: A systematic review\nAbigale Roberts — 1:30–2:15 p.m. \n\n\nVascular brain lesions and cognitive change in aging American Indians: Data from the Strong Heart study\nAshley Sample — 2:15–3:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to drop in at any time or stay for the full event. We welcome faculty\, students\, and community partners to attend and support these outstanding students.\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\nJamie L Rock\, PhD\, RN (she\, her\, hers)\nClinical Assistant Professor\nCON Honors Representative\nEmail: Jamie.rock@wsu.edu URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/honors-presentation-symposium/ LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2025/03/Honors-Symposium-FA25-110625A6706976-Large.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20240110T193021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T220749Z UID:46558-1775228400-1775233800@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Celebration of Giving DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring you and this year’s WSU College of Nursing scholarship recipients. \nFriday\, April 3\, 2026 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. \nWSU Spokane Campus\n*Health Sciences Building\, Room 110\n310 Riverpoint Blvd. \nPlease RSVP by March 23rd or contact Megan Dimeling\, Development Coordinator at nursing.development@wsu.edu or (509) 358-7957. \nLivestream link will be sent to those that RSVP “no” to attending in person. \n*Please note the location change from previous years. \nNote: Attire for the event is business casual. \nRegistration is closed.\nPre-registration had ended. If you need help or have questions\, contact Megan Dimeling\, nursing.development@wsu.edu. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/celebration-of-giving-2026/ LOCATION:WSU Spokane Health Sciences Building\, 310 Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, 99202 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2024/01/CelebrationOfGiving_Wordmark_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Megan%20DImeling":MAILTO:nursing.development@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20260311T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T202800Z UID:56776-1776096000-1776110400@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:2026 Pacific Northwest Pre-Health Symposium DESCRIPTION: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\, and mentors\, the symposium advances diversity in medicine and empowers students from underserved and rural communities to pursue careers in healthcare. \n\nPathways Panel\nDinner\nIvy League Q&A\nResearch Showcase\nMindfulness\nSuturing Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: FREE to attend (registration required) URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/2026-pacific-northwest-pre-health-symposium/ LOCATION:Compton Union Building Senior Ballroom\, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall\, Pullman\, WA\, 99164\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2026/03/DSC_1738-2-2-1-1-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Premed%20Advisory%20Program":MAILTO:papconnects@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20260317T212209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T211356Z UID:56926-1776168000-1776171600@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Student Assistantship and Active Research in Reducing Healthcare Bias DESCRIPTION:Part of the College of Nursing Spotlight on Research and Scholarship Series \nThis interactive virtual session provides an exemplar of the Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) role within WSU’s PhD in Nursing program. Participants will learn about the Counter Bias Training Simulation (CBTsim) Healthcare Study\, A Novel Approach for Reducing the Impact of Implicit Bias on Healthcare Delivery\, funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities in partnership with Providence Health. The speakers will describe the student GRA’s contributions to the study\, the GRA role\, and the benefits of active parallel participation in PhD courses and current research. \nSpeakers:\nLois James\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Director of WSU’s PhD in Nursing Program and WSU’s Sleep and Performance Research Center\nKassandra Lambert\, BSN\, WSU Bacc-PhD Student\, Graduate Research Assistant \nRegister \n\n \n \n Spotlight on Research and Scholarship Series\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Highest Degree and/or Certifications Held Current Employer Event Registration(Required)Select an event\n \n \n April 14: Graduate Student Assistantship and Active Research in Reducing Healthcare Bias\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \nApproved for 1.0 nurse continuing education contact hours.\nWashington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association\, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \n  URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/graduate-student-assistantship-and-active-research-in-reducing-healthcare-bias/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2026/03/GRA-cognitive-bias-AdobeStock-Reference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20221103T185811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T215957Z UID:37959-1777105800-1777132800@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:School Nurse: Preparation for Initial Certification DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThis course is designed for a nurse with a BSN who wants to prepare for certification as a school nurse. Topics include the role of the school nurse\, schools and society\, growth and development\, learning strategies\, school law\, and the legal and professional responsibilities of the ESA-prepared school nurse. This hybrid course incorporates independent study and classroom instruction. Independent study course materials are to be completed and submitted to the faculty prior to the dates of classroom instruction for evaluation. \nThe WSU College of Nursing is approved as a provider of clock hours by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. \nCourse Dates\nThe next session for the course will be offered via virtual classroom using Zoom. This option allows for real time\, face-to-face education\, which is required by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to count clock hours. \nThe course will include 20 hours of instruction (13 hours of self-study and 7 hours of Zoom). \nDates: \n\nAugust 8\, 2026\, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.\, delivered live via Zoom\n\nInstructor: Meredith Clarke MSN\, RN \nClock hours: 24 \nCost: $450\nLimited to 25 participants. \nScholarship Available\nA $100 scholarship is being offered to participants with financial need. Use coupon code: SNURS24\nScholarship is limited to 25 qualified registrants. \nThe funding is provided by the Linda Bordwell Educational Fund for School Nursing\, regardless of financial need.\n(Note: We are unable to process purchase orders at this time.) \n\nCourse Objectives\nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the school nurse role in whole-child health and identify student health needs in compliance with Washington State standards.\nEvaluate and implement individualized healthcare and emergency care plans.\nSafely administer medications and delegate tasks according to state nurse practice and delegation laws.\nApply Washington State school health policies\, immunization requirements\, and legal guidelines.\nParticipate in and contribute meaningfully to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives in schools.\nCollaborate and communicate effectively with educators\, families\, and community health partners to support student well-being.\nIntegrate trauma-informed\, culturally responsive\, and equitable approaches in school nursing practice.\nPractice ethically and professionally\, adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics and professional standards.\nUse data and evaluation methods to guide continuous improvement in school health services. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/school-nursing-preparation-for-initial-certification/2026-04-25/ LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2020/06/School-nurse.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nursing%20Professional%20Development":MAILTO:nursing.profdev@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20230509T160922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T004950Z UID:42061-1778162400-1778162400@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Yakima Nursing Graduation and Pinning Ceremony Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Butler Haney Hall Auditorium\n200 University Parkway\, Yakima\, WA \nLivestream available on YouTube URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/yakima-spring-convocation/ LOCATION:Butler Haney Hall Auditorium\, 200 University Pkwy\, Yakima\, 98901 CATEGORIES:Convocation,Graduation & Pinning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2022/06/yakima-campus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20230509T160940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T005025Z UID:42062-1778180400-1778184000@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Tri-Cities Graduation & Pinning Ceremony Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Chief Joseph Middle School\n504 Wilson St.\, Richland\, WA URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/tri-cities-graduation-and-pinning/ LOCATION:Chief Joseph Middle School\, 504 Wilson St\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States CATEGORIES:Convocation,Graduation & Pinning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2022/10/Tri_Cities_DroneAerial_0364-1900x1067-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20230509T160903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T000342Z UID:42060-1778252400-1778259600@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Spokane Nursing Graduation and Pinning Ceremony Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: May 8\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Whitworth University Cowles Auditorium\n400 W Hawthorne Rd\, Spokane\, WA\nView Whitworth Campus Map (PDF) \nA live stream on YouTube will be available for this event. \n\nStudent RSVP\nGraduating students from the Spokane campus should RSVP before April 1\, 2026.\nRSVP Form \n\n  URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/nursing-graduation-and-pinning-ceremony/ LOCATION:Whitworth University Cowles Auditorium\, 400 W Hawthorne Rd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99251\, United States CATEGORIES:Convocation,Graduation & Pinning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2025/12/Convocation-Spokane-FA25-120525A6707601-1920x1080-1.jpg GEO:47.7518135;-117.4181775 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whitworth University Cowles Auditorium 400 W Hawthorne Rd Spokane WA 99251 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 W Hawthorne Rd:geo:-117.4181775,47.7518135 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20260313T221423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T221423Z UID:56891-1778610600-1778617800@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:WSU Vancouver’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your milestone moment at Washington State University Vancouver’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. \nTuesday\, May 12\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m\nCascades Amphitheater\, Ridgefield\, WA \nGuest tickets are not required. Event parking is free. \n  \nGrad Checklist\nTo earn your degree and take part in Commencement\, there are two required steps. Applying for your degree and registering to walk in the ceremony are separate processes\, and both must be completed if you plan to participate. \nApply for your degree\nSubmitting a graduation application confirms that you are completing your degree requirements and allows your degree to be awarded. \nApply by March 6 to be included in the Commencement program. \nA $60 application/processing fee is required. Applications submitted after March 6 will include a $75 late fee. The last day to apply for graduation is May 1. \nRSVP for the Commencement ceremony\nGraduates who plan to walk across the stage must register in advance. Registration reserves your place in the ceremony and lets you share how your name should be pronounced. \nRSVP by April 10. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/wsu-vancouvers-2026-commencement-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Graduation & Pinning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2026/03/vancouver-commencement-graduates-02-1760x640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20251223T213340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T221858Z UID:54332-1778630400-1778803199@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Inland Northwest Nurse Educator Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is open URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/inland-northwest-nurse-educator-conference/ LOCATION:Gonzaga University\, Hemmingson / 702 E. Desmet\, Spokane\, WA\, 99258\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20230322T183638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T211358Z UID:45065-1779840000-1780012799@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:SANE 2-Day Clinical Skills Training DESCRIPTION:Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course This in-person adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) clinical training program is geared toward the Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse planning on practicing in the role of SANE. This course meets the IAFN SANE Education Guidelines and provides 16 contact hours in nursing upon completion. Requirements: \n\nParticipants must have a minimum of an RN license before beginning this course\nParticipants must provide proof of completion of a 40-hour SANE training prior to taking this course\n\nCourse Fee \n\n$425 per person for 2-day class for individuals with an out of state RN license\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\nInstructors \n\n\nVictoria Sattler PhD\, MN\, RN\, SANE-A Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center\n\n\n\nJuliane Rohr RN\, SANE-A Providence Health & Services\n\n\n\nJennifer Cantrell MSN\, APRN\, NPD-BC\, FNP-BC\, SANE-A\, SANE-P MultiCare\n\n\nThis offering has been approved for 16.0 nursing continuing education contact hours. The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.   URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/sane-clinical-skills-course/ LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2023/03/Nurse-Data-Typing-AdobeStock_570361774-scaled-e1684274787953.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Nursing%20Professional%20Development":MAILTO:nursing.profdev@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20240724T204403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T234358Z UID:48455-1780506000-1780509600@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:RN-BSN Virtual Open House DESCRIPTION:The WSU College of Nursing will host a Virtual Open House for prospective RN-BSN students interested in Spring 2026 or future term enrollment.\nThis event is for for RNs and associate degree nursing students. \nThe RN-BSN program is a bachelor’s completion program for RNs who have associate nursing degrees. \nProspective students will get an overview of the program and can ask program directors and advisors questions via Zoom. \nLearn how the WSU College of Nursing has made getting your BSN even more convenient. \n\n \n \n RN-BSN Virtual Open House Registration\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Event Dates*June 3\, 2026Select the open house you'd like to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/rn-bsn-virtual-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Open House,RN-BSN,Virtual Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2022/12/nursing-photo-shoot-133-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181118 CREATED:20221103T185811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T215958Z UID:55714-1786204800-1786217400@nursing.wsu.edu SUMMARY:School Nurse: Preparation for Initial Certification DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThis course is designed for a nurse with a BSN who wants to prepare for certification as a school nurse. Topics include the role of the school nurse\, schools and society\, growth and development\, learning strategies\, school law\, and the legal and professional responsibilities of the ESA-prepared school nurse. This hybrid course incorporates independent study and classroom instruction. Independent study course materials are to be completed and submitted to the faculty prior to the dates of classroom instruction for evaluation. \nThe WSU College of Nursing is approved as a provider of clock hours by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. \nCourse Dates\nThe next session for the course will be offered via virtual classroom using Zoom. This option allows for real time\, face-to-face education\, which is required by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to count clock hours. \nThe course will include 20 hours of instruction (13 hours of self-study and 7 hours of Zoom). \nDates: \n\nAugust 8\, 2026\, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.\, delivered live via Zoom\n\nInstructor: Meredith Clarke MSN\, RN \nClock hours: 24 \nCost: $450\nLimited to 25 participants. \nScholarship Available\nA $100 scholarship is being offered to participants with financial need. Use coupon code: SNURS24\nScholarship is limited to 25 qualified registrants. \nThe funding is provided by the Linda Bordwell Educational Fund for School Nursing\, regardless of financial need.\n(Note: We are unable to process purchase orders at this time.) \n\nCourse Objectives\nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the school nurse role in whole-child health and identify student health needs in compliance with Washington State standards.\nEvaluate and implement individualized healthcare and emergency care plans.\nSafely administer medications and delegate tasks according to state nurse practice and delegation laws.\nApply Washington State school health policies\, immunization requirements\, and legal guidelines.\nParticipate in and contribute meaningfully to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives in schools.\nCollaborate and communicate effectively with educators\, families\, and community health partners to support student well-being.\nIntegrate trauma-informed\, culturally responsive\, and equitable approaches in school nursing practice.\nPractice ethically and professionally\, adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics and professional standards.\nUse data and evaluation methods to guide continuous improvement in school health services. URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/school-nursing-preparation-for-initial-certification/2026-08-08/ LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-nursing/uploads/sites/3014/2020/06/School-nurse.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nursing%20Professional%20Development":MAILTO:nursing.profdev@wsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR