PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE “This Never Should Have Happened.” That is the theme of this month’s President’s Message. Why? When it was first announced that I would become the next President of the Western Institute of Nursing—having run unopposed for the... Continue Reading
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Dr. Paula Meek, a beloved leader, mentor, colleague, and champion of WIN, passed on Wednesday, July 29. Her leadership and service to the organization spanned decades.Dr. Meek served on the WIN Board of Governors as Secretary-Treasurer from 2005 to 2008 and as Governor Representative of Nursing... Continue Reading
Congratulations to all WIN members and colleagues included in the 2026 Class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows! Dawon Baik, University of ColoradoFara Bowler, University of ColoradoJessica E. Draughon Moret, University of California, DavisMartha L. Grubaugh, UCHealth/University of... Continue Reading
Join the NEXus 20th Anniversary CohortNew: Shared Courses at a Lower Cost For its 20th anniversary year, the Nursing Education Xchange—NEXus is launching the Anniversary Cohort membership model to expand access to shared graduate nursing courses and support program growth in 2026-27. For... Continue Reading
Dear WIN Members, It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the next President of the Western Institute of Nursing. I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to our members for entrusting me with this opportunity. As we celebrate both Pride Month and Juneteenth, I am especially... Continue Reading
Join us for Technology for Cancer Supportive Care, an NCI-sponsored skills-based workshop on how to integrate evidence-based digital health technology into psychosocial oncology practice. This training is designed for clinicians that work directly with cancer patients. Examples of technologies... Continue Reading
WIN Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6 - 12. Thank you for Your leadership, mentorship, and service. We honor you today and every day. Continue Reading
Congratulations to recipients of WIN's 2026 awards and honors. All recipients will be recognized at WIN's annual Awards Lunch, which will be held during the 2026 conference in San Francisco. Continue Reading
A Trauma-Informed Approach Provides Framework for Achieving Health Equity Continue Reading