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WSU College of Nursing

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Washington State University College of Nursing, is a prestigious institution offering accredited BSN, MN, DNP, and PhD programs. We strive to transform healthcare and uphold core values of integrity, caring, and social justice.

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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
WSU’s Dr. Marian Wilson and Stanford’s Dr. Beth Darnall will lead a five-year, $2.6 million NIH-funded study examining how rural nurses can expand pain management options in their communities. f.mtr.cool/kfnr497az6 #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The WSU College of Nursing was proud to participate in the Kadlec Golf Tournament at Canyon Lakes Golf Course, supporting scholarships for local students pursuing health care careers.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Celebrating 1,415 simulation hours across Spokane and Tri-Cities in fall 2025 and spring 2026. This Healthcare Simulation Week, we thank WSU Nursing’s simulation and practice lab staff and nursing faculty for supporting future nurses. f.mtr.cool/k70evxv6ap #hcsimweek #CougNurse #GoCougs
Tri-Cities BSN nursing students gather around a computer to prepare for a simulation experience. Sylvia Goebel, a Spokane Skills Lab Preceptor (far right), instructs a student during skills practice. Photo: Brad Schwartz WSU College of Nursing.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Two WSU teams are presenting posters at #PAINWeek on online pain self-management and cannabis product satisfaction in adults receiving pain treatment. Meet Ross Bindler, PharmD, today, Sept. 10, from 5:30–7 p.m. at Posters 27 and 28. f.mtr.cool/14mtmz2vf4 #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Pain affects more than physical comfort. It can influence sleep, activity, emotional health, and enjoyment of life. For Pain Awareness Month, try self-assessments & evidence-based resources from RELIEF Pain Hub: f.mtr.cool/4r35gn1cjn #PainAwarenessMonth #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Before the Cougs and Huskies meet on the field, help WSU take the lead in the Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge. Every gift counts as one point while supporting students facing food insecurity. Give by Sept. 6: f.mtr.cool/lm79c3voyy #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Prepare for school nurse certification with WSU. This hybrid course for BSN-prepared nurses includes independent study and live online sessions Jan. 26–27, 2027, from 4–7:30 p.m. Register: f.mtr.cool/zqr31veqzl Enrollment is limited to 25. #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Two attempts at an RN program. Nearly leaving WSU's RN-BSN program before graduation. Then one question changed everything: "Are you okay?" Now Taek Huh is preparing to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. f.mtr.cool/8sajs49ns4 #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join Spokane Regional Health District for Healing Hands, Creative Hearts, a free event recognizing the impact of overdose in our community. See Dr. Marian Wilson to learn about the Pain Hub website & pick up free swag. Aug. 29 @ 11 am–2 pm Spokane Central Library Details bit.ly/4gPWdmu
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Welcome to Fall 2026, Coug Nurses! Classes are underway, and we’re excited to welcome new and returning students across the WSU College of Nursing. Have a great first week. #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Two days of introductions, resources, advice, and connection. Our newest PL-BSN students wrapped up orientation in Spokane/Tri-Cities, meeting classmates, faculty, staff, & Coug Nurses who've walked this path before them. Time to put those scrubs to work. Welcome, Coug Nurses. #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Orientation Day 2 is underway for our newest PL-BSN students. Today’s focus turns toward preparing for nursing school, clinical experiences, the Clinical Education Lab, and BLS training. It’s a full day & just the start! Welcome to the College of Nursing, Coug Nurses! #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our newest DNP students are beginning their journey at WSU. Orientation brought students together with interim Dean Anne Mason, Dr. Fionnuala Brown, guest speaker Eric Miller, faculty, and classmates as they prepare to become advanced practice nurses and future NPs. #CougNurse #GoCougs
DNP Student during orientation at WSU College of Nursing. Interim Dean, Anne Mason, speaking during the Fall 2026 DNP orientation in Spokane, WA.Eric Miller, Feeding Our Young Podcast producer. Guest speaker at WSU CON DNP orientation.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A new group of Coug Nurses is here! Our incoming Pre-Licensure BSN students begin orientation today, connecting with classmates, faculty, staff, and resources for the journey ahead. Welcome to WSU Nursing! #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
See how Coug Nurses are helping bring health care closer to home. WSU Health’s Logan Family Clinic provides community-based primary care for children and families in Spokane. Same-day appointments: 509-505-7481. f.mtr.cool/ykyjnoxgby #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Welcome to our newest DNP students! Today, students in Spokane, Vancouver, and Tri-Cities begin their WSU College of Nursing journey with DNP orientation. We’re glad you’re here, Coug Nurses. #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 International Indigenous Nursing Research Summit, Oct. 6–9 at the University of Victoria. Connect, learn, and share research supporting Indigenous health and well-being. f.mtr.cool/xawioritdj #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
As wildfires affect communities in our region, WSU College of Nursing faculty Claire Richards, PhD, RN, and Julie Postma, PhD, RN, are among the WSU experts addressing wildfire smoke, environmental health risks, emergency preparedness, & community health. bit.ly/4wQPIFA #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We’re hiring! WSU College of Nursing is seeking a Foundational Department Administrative Assistant 2 in Spokane. Join our team and support the work behind our nursing programs. Apply by Aug. 16: f.mtr.cool/gthjgbeyok #CougNurse #GoCougs #CougNurse #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We’re hiring an Academic Advisor and Success Coach at the WSU College of Nursing in Spokane. Help students navigate their academic journey and connect with the resources they need to succeed. Apply: bit.ly/4wWYcuy #CougNurses
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
WSU College of Nursing students closed out their time in Zambia by exploring Livingstone, visiting Victoria Falls, hiking near the Zambezi River, visiting curio markets, and sharing one last dinner together. f.mtr.cool/pnbnduaszp #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
WSU College of Nursing students continued their Zambia study abroad experience in Livingstone, reflecting on clinical learning at Kafakumba Clinic while exploring the Zambezi River & crossing into Botswana for a safari. f.mtr.cool/uyzeliuqzz #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
As WSU nursing students prepare to leave Kafakumba, they are reflecting on village outreach clinics, community connections, and the friendships they formed during their time in Zambia. f.mtr.cool/atgnkugfyx #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
WSU nursing students helped operate a pop-up clinic in rural Zambia, serving about 60 patients in just four hours. The experience offered a powerful look at the challenges of health care access and the impact of community-based care. #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
WSU nursing students witnessed their first childbirth, worked alongside nurses at a village clinic, and taught health lessons to local schoolchildren during a day of learning in Zambia. Follow their journey: f.mtr.cool/gepbnpqael #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Students: DOH’s Vaccine Advisory Committee is recruiting a Student Representative. This voluntary, unpaid role offers junior-level undergrads and graduate students a chance to learn about vaccine policy, communications, and public health decision-making. bit.ly/3QeIk6R #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
WSU nursing students are gaining firsthand experience in Zambia, from pediatric nursing rounds and patient care to learning Bemba and visiting local markets. Read the latest student reflection: f.mtr.cool/xvcqhirxuc #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Looking for a flexible way to build grant writing skills? Join Dr. Lois James’ fall course—4 Zoom sessions across the semester, designed for working graduate students. Dates + details: f.mtr.cool/fhjwfsswja #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
WSU College of Nursing students spent their first clinical day in Zambia at Roan Antelope General Hospital, gaining a powerful look at nursing, childbirth, resource limitations, and health care access in a Zambian hospital setting. Read more f.mtr.cool/dfdynseuxz #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
From wildlife encounters and village visits to cultural exchange with local students, WSU nursing students continue their Zambia Study Abroad experience. Latest blog: Nsobe Game Camp and Lake Kashiba f.mtr.cool/nwkdnpucpy #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
WSU College of Nursing students have arrived in Zambia and are preparing for community visits, cultural activities, and clinical rotations beginning June 8. Student-written blog posts start June 7. Follow their journey: f.mtr.cool/dhykttufkm #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Nursing education leaders gathered in Spokane to explore AI, workplace safety, healthy work environments & the future of nursing practice. WSU faculty, alumni & collaborators helped lead the conversation at the Inland NW Nurse Educator Conference. f.mtr.cool/qqbxlaueoe #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Strong ideas need strong proposals. WSU’s grant writing course teaches you how to find funding, align your work, and write with clarity and purpose. Next session starts this fall: f.mtr.cool/zotohknxfv #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Spring 2026 graduates from WSU College of Nursing were recognized across the state this May. “You are entering a profession that needs your courage, your compassion, and your voice.” — Dean Anne Mason Read more f.mtr.cool/utjlrwwuad #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we’re looking back at landmarks across Washington that lit up blue in honor of nurses. Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate and recognize the nurses who care for our communities every day. #CougNurses #GoCougs
WSU Spokane’s Center for Clinical Research and Simulation BuildingGesa Pavillion in Spokane's Riverfront ParkVancouver’s Life Sciences BuildingProvidence Sacred Heart in Spokane
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
As Nurses Week closes on International Nurses Day, we’re recognizing the impact of nursing research. WSU College of Nursing faculty and PhD students are advancing research in health equity, pain management, rural health, and community well-being. f.mtr.cool/jkbfrlsvbf #CougNurses #GoCougs
Recent publications by faculty: Dr. Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong, PhD, BSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN; Dr. Melissa Vera, PhD, RN; Dr. Marian Wilson, PhD, MPH, RN, PMGT-BC; Dr. Claire Richards, PhD, RN.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
What does it take to become a nurse practitioner? For Audra Podruzny, it meant experience, leadership during COVID & stepping into greater responsibility. “The buck stops with you.” Read f.mtr.cool/lwsjszlzvg #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Today we celebrate our graduates in Tri-Cities and Yakima. These new Coug Nurses are stepping into practice ready to serve their communities and meet real health care needs. Your next chapter starts now! f.mtr.cool/adzqpxamma See link for livestream links. #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Spring 2026 pinning and graduation ceremonies are set across Yakima, Tri-Cities, Spokane, and Vancouver. Celebrate the next generation of Coug Nurses: f.mtr.cool/lhprzmcndf #CougNurses #GoCougs
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Spring 2026 Nursing Commencement and Pinning Ceremonies
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.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Today is also National School Nurse Day. School nurses support student health, safety, mental health, and academic success every day. Thank you to the nurses caring for students and families in schools across our communities. #SchoolNurseDay #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The American Nurses Association is hosting webinars throughout the week focused on leadership, advocacy, well-being, and the future of nursing. View upcoming events: f.mtr.cool/wayvertwfz #CougNurses #GoCougs
Happy Nurses Week banner outside of the WSU College of Nursing in Spokane, WA.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
“The WSU program taught me how to think big.” How a Master of Nursing helped one nurse lead change across multiple birth centers. Read more: f.mtr.cool/cjylnpqzdb #CougNurses #GoCougs
A selfie photo of Zibby Merritt, MN ’19, BSN with her son, wearing backpacks on a hike.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Across Washington, landmarks are lighting up blue for National Nurses Week. Take a drive, snap a photo, and explore the ANA map of participating locations across the state. Story: f.mtr.cool/itqshhogca Map: f.mtr.cool/lwcnhohslr #CougNurses #GoCougs
The smokestack and WSU Spokane's Center for Clinical Research and Simulation (CCRS) lit with red lights for National Nurses Week.
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
National Nurses Week starts today. We’re kicking things off with a proclamation from Lisa Brown recognizing nurses across our communities. Join us in “Nurses Light Up the Sky.” Thank a nurse: f.mtr.cool/pcaybfmrzl #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Have an idea to improve health care? Dr. Lois James’ grant writing course shows you how to turn it into a fundable project. Learn to write, refine, and submit proposals. Fall sessions available: f.mtr.cool/kstrvdwhur #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
From the classroom to simulation labs to student leadership, WSU Nursing honorees are making an impact. Congratulations to our 2026 Health Sciences Excellence Award recipients. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/urielfmmzl #CougNurses #GoCougs
WSU Health Sciences Excellence Awards
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We remember Sue Perkins, who passed April 19, 2026. Her legacy lives on in every nurse she supported and every person she made feel seen. f.mtr.cool/gtgyedsemr #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The Spokesman-Review highlights the life and impact of Sue Perkins, who taught and mentored thousands of nurses and believed deeply in the potential of every student. Read more f.mtr.cool/cxjnipccji #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A strong week at #WIN2026 for Coug Nursing. Students and faculty shared research on patient care, mental health, and rural access. Work grounded in practice. Impact beyond the classroom. f.mtr.cool/dlnxcypcdz #CougNurses #GoCougs
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WSU College of Nursing @wsunursing.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Cosmos Buendasi completed his RN-BSN at WSU while working in the ED and raising a young family. The result? Higher earning potential, deeper understanding of evidence-based practice, and a pathway to his MN and now DNP (FNP). Explore his journey: f.mtr.cool/xqsjciyljx #CougNurses #GoCougs
Cosmos Buendasi, BSN ’21, MN ‘24 , RN
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