Washington Center for Nursing

02/11/2026

We are excited to share that WCN Board of Directors President, Antwinett O. Lee, is a 2026 inductee into the WSNA Hall of Fame!! We are grateful for Antwinett’s gracious leadership here at WCN. It would be hard to find someone more deserving!!! Congratulations!

To join the celebration, click the link below to purchase tickets to WSNA’s 2026 WA Hall of Fame Gala at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center on Thursday, 3/19, from 5 to 9 p.m.

https://wsna.to/WSNAHallofFame2026

01/30/2026

Washington’s nursing workforce is changing—and the data matters. 📊

The 2025 Washington State of the Nursing Workforce Research Report brings together five years of statewide research, dashboards, and cross-cutting analysis to highlight what’s working, where gaps remain, and what’s needed next to support nurses across Washington.

If you’re a nurse, educator, employer, or policymaker, this report is for you.

👉 Read the full report and explore the findings.
https://www.wcnursing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-December_-WCN-Washington-State-of-the-Nursing-Workforce-Report-Final.pdf

This report synthesizes nearly 800 pages of research into actionable insights for strengthening the nursing workforce statewide.

For more data on Washington’s nursing workforce, visit:
https://www.wcnursing.org/data-reports-publications/

01/29/2026

PLU is hosting a Wound Care Essentials for Primary Care webinar.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 6-7:30 pm (PST)

This event offers 1.5 contact hours to attendees.

Click the link for more information and to register.
https://plu.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150093-wound-care-essentials-for-primary-care #!info

Wound care is a critical aspect of healthcare, and healthcare professionals need to stay current with the latest best practices and evidence-based treatments. This course will help healthcare providers acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver effective wound care to their patients. When it comes to wound care, integrating clinical practice guidelines into the course will be highly beneficial.

01/16/2026

WCN and the Council for Nursing Education in Washington State (CNEWS) are hosting a Health Equity webinar for nursing educators.

Health Equity: Best Practices & Strategies in Education will explore effective strategies to address bias, cultural humility, and social determinants of health to enhance their teaching practice and prepare future nurses to be advocates for health equity in their communities.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Time: 2-4 p.m. | ZOOM | Free
Are you a nurse educator? Click the link below to register for the webinar today!!

https://lnkd.in/gbq4bi2v

Participants will be eligible to receive two hours of health equity continuing education credit through WCN.

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12/22/2025

12/19/2025

A new report from the Washington Center for Nursing shows that many qualified nursing program applicants may not have the opportunity to move forward without access to clinical training. In just one academic year, more than 3 million clinical hours were needed—and demand is growing.

The Clinical Placement Initiative brought together 280 stakeholders statewide to identify barriers and develop strategies and recommendations, including:

✔️ Expanding non-traditional and rural clinical sites
✔️ Strengthening and supporting preceptors
✔️ Streamlining onboarding and placement processes

If Washington is going to meet future health care needs, we must invest in the systems that train tomorrow’s nurses.

Read the full Clinical Placement Initiative Report: Increasing Access to Nursing Education Clinical Placements: https://www.wcnursing.org/data-reports-publications/

The solutions are stronger when we build them together.

If you’re a nurse educator, clinical partner, or workforce leader, join Hivebrite—WCN’s statewide platform for sharing clinical placement needs, opportunities, and solutions.

Join the Clinical Placement Initiative community: https://clinicalplacement.wcnursing.org/

Be part of what comes next.

12/05/2025

12/03/2025

Don't miss the WCN Mentors in Action: Alumni Panel, sign up today!

This special virtual event is designed for Washington nursing faculty and academic leaders who want to strengthen mentorship opportunities and support the development of diverse nurse educators.

Mentors in Action: Alumni Panel
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Noon–1:30 p.m. (PT) | Zoom
Free to Attend

Hear directly from graduates of WCN’s Diverse Nurse Faculty Mentoring Program as they share their experiences, discuss the program’s impact on their careers, and offer practical ideas for building stronger mentorship networks.

Reserve your spot:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R63TS5T

We hope to see you there!

12/02/2025

WCN’s So You Want to be a Nursing Professor Skills Seminar: Insight into Salaries, Roles and the Joys of Being a Nurse Educator is Friday, 12/19/2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This FREE virtual seminar will give insights into how salary is determined for nurse educators and how to research salary ranges and compensation details for nurse educator roles at Washington colleges and universities.

Insight into Salaries, Roles and the Joys of Being a Nurse Educator Skill Seminar
Friday, December 19, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Free
Registration link: https://bit.ly/48obZQ3

Register today!!
For more information and resources on becoming a nurse educator in Washington State visit:
https://www.wcnursing.org/career-leadership-development-in-nursing/so-you-want-to-be-a-professor/

11/19/2025

The Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) invites you to a special virtual event designed for Washington nursing faculty and academic leaders who want to strengthen mentorship opportunities and support the development of diverse nurse educators.

Mentors in Action: Alumni Panel
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Noon–1:30 p.m. (PT) | Zoom
Free to Attend

Hear directly from graduates of WCN’s Diverse Nurse Faculty Mentoring Program as they share their experiences, discuss the program’s impact on their careers, and offer practical ideas for building stronger mentorship networks.

Reserve your spot:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R63TS5T

We hope to see you there!

11/18/2025

🌟 1 in 5 Washingtonians speaks a language other than English at home. 🌟

Bilingual nurses bring their voices, cultures, and compassion into the nursing profession — strengthening care for all Washingtonians.

WCN created videos featuring bilingual nurses sharing their journey into nursing, the challenges they overcame, and their passion for community.

💻 Watch their stories
https://youtu.be/NPXE6Q3Fq1I

Explore resources to start your nursing journey:
👉 wcnursing.org/be-a-nurse

According to the 2023 United States Census Bureau, 20.5% of Washingtonians speak a language other than English at home. At WCN, we celebrate the rich diversi...

11/06/2025

Please share! The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is now accepting applications for 2026!!
The application period for this program is open from Nov 1 through Feb 5, 2026.

This program is a FREE summer program for high school graduates and currently enrolled college freshman and sophomores. More information about the program and the application process can be found at: https://www.shpep.org/

The SHPEP program provides:
• Travel costs, meals, a stipend, and travel assistance.
• Opportunities to explore health careers, including nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, medical, and dental.
• Guidance from current admissions deans, health
professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni about how to pursue their profession of interest
• Plus, more!

The FREE six-week summer enrichment program
prepares students for a career in the health
professions by enhancing their academic proficiency and
providing career development opportunities.

Explore the health professions with our free summer program The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, […]