WSU College of Nursing

09/01/2026

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: https://f.mtr.cool/djxcf29ikk
Enrollment is limited to 25.

09/01/2026

After two attempts at an RN program, Taek Huh refused to give up on his dream of becoming a nurse.

Years later, while completing WSU's RN-BSN program, personal loss and overwhelming challenges nearly led him to quit just before graduation.

Then a faculty member asked a simple question:
"Are you okay?"

That conversation led Taek to seek counseling, changed the way he understands empathy, and inspired his next goal—becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Read how perseverance, mentorship, and compassion shaped his journey:
https://f.mtr.cool/dqiqs6vnx2

09/01/2026

Cougs support Cougs.

Through Sept. 6, every donation to the Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge helps provide food and basic necessities for WSU students. Gifts of any size count as one point toward WSU’s total.

Donations support WSU food pantries across the system, including the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Campus Pantry.

Give today: https://studentaffairs.wsu.edu/who-we-are/give/food-pantry-challenge/

The Apple Cup rivalry is heating up again, and not just for the football game on Sunday, Sept. 6. For the third consecutive year, the community is invited to join a friendly competition with the University of Washington to raise money for food pantries at both universities. The Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge will benefit all six campuses at WSU. https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08/27/apple-cup-rivalry-fuels-friendly-competition-for-food-pantry-challenge/

08/27/2026

Spokane Regional Health District invites community members of all ages to Healing Hands, Creative Hearts, a free event bringing together art, music, conversation, and local resources in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day.

Dr. Marian Wilson will represent the WSU College of Nursing at the resource fair. Visit her table to explore free pain-management education and resources from the PAIN Hub at PainReliefWA.org and pick up some WSU College of Nursing swag.

Saturday, Aug. 29
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Spokane Public Library – Central
906 W. Main Ave.

The event will also feature live performers, activities, guest speakers, and an opportunity to create memorial lanterns honoring loved ones.

Registration is not required.
View event details https://bit.ly/4gPWdmu

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08/22/2026

Two days of introductions, conversations, resources, advice, and a first look at the journey ahead.

Our newest Pre-Licensure BSN students wrapped up orientation on Friday across Spokane and Tri-Cities, connecting with classmates, faculty, staff, student ambassadors, and College leadership.

Along the way, students heard about professionalism and student success, learned about nursing and library resources, heard from Coug Nurses who have walked this path before them, and celebrated the announcement of four Rural Nursing Pathway scholarship recipients.

A special thank you to Zibby Merritt, MN ’19, for sharing her nursing journey and a reminder that even when the backpack gets heavy, the experience can still be worth carrying.

Now it’s time to put those scrubs to work.

Welcome to WSU College of Nursing, Coug Nurses.

08/21/2026

WSU opens its first off-campus clinic at a Spokane elementary school.

08/20/2026

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.

08/19/2026

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.

https://f.mtr.cool/ykyjnoxgby

08/18/2026

Getting to medical appointments can be challenging for families whose children attend Spokane’s Logan Elementary School.

Sometimes, parents are juggling busy work schedules. Often, they don’t have access to reliable transportation.

WSU Health Logan Family Clinic opened in March with the goal of reducing obstacles to care while also providing training opportunities for Washington State University nursing students. Located on the grounds of Logan Elementary School, the clinic offers primary care services to children, their families, and the greater public.

“Schools tend to be community hubs,” says Sarah Fincham, WSU College of Nursing’s interim associate dean of academic affairs and director of faculty practice. “By being here, we’re trying to make health care more accessible and break down some of the barriers for parents. But we’re not just serving school families. Anyone can schedule a visit, and we also accept walk-ins.”

https://magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/health-care-goes-to-school/