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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Joyce B. Perkins

My early love of science led me to train as a Medical Technologist (ASCP), but within a few years I was beginning to feel like a piece of the hospital …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Ramona Gheorghe

My Journey with Watson’s Unitary Caring Science Originally from Romania, I bring over 25 years of international and Canadian nursing experience to healthcare, education, and leadership. My Caring Science journey …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Carol Wadsworth

May 2025 This month, we celebrate and honor Carol Wadsworth — Director of Marketing and Founder of BeezDezines — as she prepares to leave WCSI at the end of May …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Adriana Silva Martinez de Haedo

April 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Adriana Silva Martinez de Haedo …

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Mishawaka Home Dialysis Recognized for Excellence with WCSI’s Lotus Recognition™

For Immediate Release  Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Mishawaka Home Dialysis, part of Fresenius …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Márcia Leandra Ferreira Santos

February 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Márcia Leandra Ferreira Santos – …

California WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsLaunching April 30, 2025 | 3 -5PM Pacific Time The inaugural, virtual launch event will feature Caritas Coaches® from various affiliated organizations, as well as interactive breakout sessions and …

Mid Atlantic WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsOctober 16, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:00PM EST Presentation: Healing Touch Modality Presented by: JoAnne Veith RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I                     …

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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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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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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▸March 26, 2025Theme: “The Caring Moment” Link to ZoomDownload Flyer▸September 23, 2024Launch Meeting — Monday Sept 23, at 6PM EST Dr. Jean Watson presents. DOWNLOAD FLYERPrevious Events▸November …

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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  |  …

Hawaii WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsTHE HEART OF NURSING IS CARING: Caring for Self First May 29, 2025 | 1:00 PM HST, 4:00 PM PST, 7:00 PM EST Moderator:  Dr. Joseph Giovannoni, HAPN WCSI …

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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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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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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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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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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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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 …

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Unitek Learning Awarded Prestigious Distinction by Watson Caring Science Institute

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2023 Unitek is the first academic institution to receive Lotus Recognition™ Unitek Learning is thrilled to announce that they have received special accolades from …

Southwest WCSI Regional Caritas Consortia

Upcoming EventsComing soon!Previous Events▸November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 | 2:30 PM PT | 3:30 PM MT | 5:30 PM ET ▸September 20 & 22, 2024Friday, September 20, 2024 | Two …

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Kaiser Permanente Scholars Academy Awarded Lotus Recognition™

For Immediate Release Deerfield, FL — July 2023: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Kaiser Permanente Scholars Academy, …

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Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center Awarded Lotus Recognition™

For immediate release: May 2023 Deerfield, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to the Santa Clara Caritas in …