A new national TV segment highlights how WSU is tackling the growing nursing shortage through innovative simulation-based training and expanded education pathways.
The Little Birds program introduces elementary schoolers in Eastern Washington to healthcare fields to encourage early interest in becoming doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
The community-based primary care clinic, located inside Logan Elementary School, will increase health care access and reduce barriers to treatment, particularly for students and their parents.
The college will continue to work closely with healthcare partners in the Yakima Valley for clinical rotations and to support the nursing workforce needs in the region.
In addition to her new role, Fincham will continue to serve as the director of faculty practice for the college.
The recognition highlights the university’s role as a leader in preparing nurses to address shortages of health care providers across the state and country.
Mason joined the college in 2002 and has devoted her career to advancing nursing education and supporting the next generation of Coug nurses.
The interactive site was created by College of Nursing researchers and others with funding from the state’s opioid settlement.
Strategic operational changes and departmental restructuring are enabling the college to reinforce essential commitments.
Created for baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses, the one‑year, hybrid-format MN program offers two specialty tracks: Clinical Systems Leadership and Nurse Educator.
