WSU College of Nursing would like to share two upcoming graduate-level courses taught by nationally recognized WSU College of Nursing faculty that are open to students across disciplines. Both courses provide practical, career-enhancing skills that complement a variety of graduate programs.
NURSSCI 534: Research Seminar – Grant Development and Critique
Instructor: Dr. Lois James – PhD Program Director, Sleep and Performance Research Center
Focus: Writing fellowship and grant applications and skills for critically reviewing funded proposals
Format: NEXUS hybrid section (videoconference + online)
Meeting dates/times: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Aug 21, Sep 25, Oct 30, and Dec 4
Other coursework completed online
Department consent required to register (contact Wendy Ovall at 360-546-9350 or wendy.ovall@wsu.edu)
Open to graduate students in any discipline.
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NURSSCI 539: Advancing Health Equity and Social Justice
Instructor: Dr. Connie Nguyen-Truong – Associate Professor, FAAN, ANEF
Focus: Theories, frameworks, and research methods to address trauma, racism, and social determinants of health; develop evidence-informed approaches to advance health equity
Format: NEXUS hybrid section (videoconference + online)
Meeting dates/times: Fridays, 8–10 a.m. on Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 31, and Dec 5
Other coursework completed online
Department consent required to register (contact Wendy Ovall at 360-546-9350 or wendy.ovall@wsu.edu).
Learn more about this course
These courses are excellent opportunities for students in psychology, prevention science, social work, statistics, and other health- or community-focused disciplines to gain valuable skills and perspectives.