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Greenwich Hospital Joins Elite List as a National Caring Science Affiliate of Watson Caring Science Institute

For Immediate Release January 2025 — Deerfield Beach, FL:  Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) and Dr. Jean Watson are proud to announce that Greenwich Hospital has been named the latest …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Kathleen Sitzman

January 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Kathleen Sitzman, PhD, RN, CNE, …

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First Ever WCSI Lotus Recognition™ Awarded to Retirement Community: Exemplary Compassionate Care at Sunnyside Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA

For Immediate Release December 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL:  Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) proudly announces that Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia has been awarded the prestigious Lotus Recognition™, …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Carolina Leiva Arancibia

November 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Carolina Leiva Arancibia, BSN, MSN, …

Northwest WCSI Regional Caritas Consortia

Upcoming EventsComing soon!Previous Events▸January 17, 2025Caring Science and the Art of Flourishing Launch Date:  January 17, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:30PM Pacific Time Presented by: Chris Griffin, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, …

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WCSI Lotus Recognition™ Awarded to UHealth – University of Miami Health System’s Caritas Council

For Immediate Release December 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL: UHealth – University of Miami Health System’s Caritas Council has been awarded Watson Caring Science Institute’s (WCSI) Lotus Recognition™, the 15th …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Lacey LeFere

September 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Lacey LeFere, DNP, RN, AHN-BC, …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: Unitek Learning

August 2024 Transforming Healthcare Education: Unitek Learning’s Journey with Caring Science At Unitek Learning, enhancing our educational environment with principles of empathy, compassion, and holistic well-being has been a meaningful …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Paulina Van

July 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Paulina Van, PhD, RN, CNE, …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Mona Elshazly

June 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Mona Elshazly, MSN, RN, Caritas …

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Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center Receives WCSI Lotus Recognition

For Immediate Release June 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Hackensack Meridian Health …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: Kaiser Permanente Nurse Scholars Academy, Northern California

June 2024 Cultivating the Heart of Healthcare: Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Journey with Caring Science In the spirit of growth and heartfelt commitment to the well-being of both patients and …

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Bassett Medical Center Joins Forces with Watson Caring Science Institute to Elevate Patient Care

For Immediate Release June 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) and Dr. Jean Watson are proud to announce that Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY has …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: Boulder Community Health

May 2023 Boulder Community Health (BCH) produced this beautiful video to inspire their staff and prospective patients, showcasing a former patient who experienced many Caring Moments during her hospitalization at …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Mary-Beth Desmond

May 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating Mary-Beth Desmond, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, …

Southeast WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsComing Soon!Previous Events▸September 23, 2024Launch Meeting — Monday Sept 23, at 6PM EST Dr. Jean Watson presents. DOWNLOAD FLYERPrevious Events▸November 9, 2023November 9, 2023  |  12:30PM MT  |  Virtual …

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Gannon University, Villa Maria School of Nursing awarded the 12th Lotus Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Gannon University, Villa …

Mideast & Florida WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsComing Soon!Previous Events▸October 18, 2024Mideast & Florida Launch Meeting Friday, October 18, 2024 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET Zoom LinkDownload Flyer▸November 9, 2023November 9, 2023  |  12:30PM MT  |  …

MA & New England WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsComing Soon!Previous Events▸October 8, 2024Nurses As Change Makers, Part 2 Cultivating Caring-Healing Culture in Practice Settings Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 (Virtual Program) Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm …

Hawaii WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsSUPERVISION WITH HEART: Harnessing the Transformative Power of Caring Science Research January 25, 2025 | 9:30 AM Hawaii Moderator:  Dr. Joseph Giovannoni, HAPN Caring Science Committee Presented by: Charlene …

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Nevada State University School of Nursing Receives Esteemed Lotus Recognition™ from Watson Caring Science Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been bestowed upon Nevada State University …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Gisso Oreo

April 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Gisso Oreo, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, …

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New York State Office of Mental Health Becomes a Watson Caring Science Institute Affiliate

For Immediate Release March 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) and Dr. Jean Watson are proud to announce that the New York State Office of Mental …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: Mt. Carmel College of Nursing

March 2024 Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) has embraced Caring Science as the framework for their curriculum for many years. Nursing course titles usually begin with “Caring Practices in”…such …

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Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center Awarded WCSI Lotus Recognition™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Hackensack Meridian Ocean …

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C.A.R.E.® Programming

Continuous Ambient Relaxation Environment® Combining peaceful scenes of nature with beautiful music, C.A.R.E. Programming is designed to calm patients, reduce the need for medications, mask negative hospital noise, and improve …

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Greenwich Hospital Receives WCSI Lotus Recognition™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to the Healing Environment …

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Global Academy of Holistic Nursing

The Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN) is a global community of scholars committed to the advancement of the philosophies, theories and praxes of holistic health and healthcare transformation. Visit …

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WCSI Pilots New Caritas Coach Education Program® in partnership with Kaiser Permanente® Nurse Scholars Academy

January 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) and Dr. Jean Watson are proud to announce the launch of a new pilot project in partnership with Kaiser Permanente …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Erica D. Hooper

January 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Dr. Erica D. Hooper, DNP, …

Midwest WCSI Regional Caritas Consortia

Upcoming EventsComing soon!Previous Events▸August 16, 2024The Artistry of Caring Moments August 16, 2024  |  1-2:30PM EST  |  Virtual Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 537 568 8491 DOWNLOAD AGENDA▸March 1, 2024March …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System

December 2023 Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) is leaning into its strong roots in innovation to make the 10 Caritas Processes@ become tangible and accessible for our nurses. The …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Lorraine (Lori) Marie Gdanetz

November 2023 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Lorraine (Lori) Marie Gdanetz, PhD, …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: University of Miami Health System

November 2023 UHealth — University of Miami Health System Professional Practice Model Transforming Nursing PracticeThis professional practice model represents nursing practice at UHealth and is the blueprint on how we …

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Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento’s Caring Science Academy Receives WCSI Lotus Recognition™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2023 Deerfield, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento’s Caring …