Free Global Online Programs
Watson Caring Science Institute proudly supports and endorses these free global online programs and encourages you to register and learn more.
Caring Science, Mindful Practice
This free online course provides tools for caring professionals to enhance professional caring practices in everyday work environments. Learners will be introduced to Watson’s Caring Science. Exploration and learning related to key concepts will be supported through the introduction of mindfulness practice, reflective narrative, and contemplative art.
Asynchronous discussion, moderated by a team of educators knowledgeable in Caring Science, will provide a forum for ongoing interaction and discovery among participants during each 4-week class session. Certificates of completion will be earned by participants who complete all of the course learning modules.
2023 Dates
- Feb 5 - Mar 6, 2023
- Oct 2 - 28, 2023
NOTE: Registration closes 10 days after start of the program. Please register ASAP.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. #1551. Approved through 03/03/2023.
Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.
Disclosure statement:
Title of Course
Caring Science, Mindful Practice, Implementing Watson’s Human Caring Theory
Criteria for Successful Completion
To successfully complete this course and receive a certificate of completion, students must earn 80% of the total points (272 points and above). Students earning the total points of 271.9 points and below will NOT earn a certificate of completion.
Conflict of Interest
This educational activity does not include any content that relates to the products and/or services of a commercial interest that would create a conflict of interest. There is no conflict of interest for Planning Committee or Faculty members.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support being received for this course.
Official Approval Statement
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
CANVAS: If you are experiencing issues with registration with CANVAS, please contact help@canvas.net.
CONTACT HOURS: If you are experiencing issues with requesting or receiving Contact Hours, please contact info@watsoncaringscience.org.
COURSE: If you have questions or comments regarding the course, please contact Dr. Kathleen Sitzman at SITZMANK@ecu.edu.
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Watson's Caring in the Digital World
Offered: March & November
Learners will be introduced to Watson’s Caring Theory and how it can be implemented in digital communications with students, colleagues, and others. Exploration and learning related to key concepts will be supported through the introduction of mindfulness practices, reflective narrative, and contemplative art.
Digital communication is commonplace in everyday life, however few people pause to deeply consider the profound impact this continuous flow of interaction has on ourselves and everyone around us. The content in this course is based on many years of research and is meant to help you become more fully aware of how to care for yourself and others in situations where communication occurs in non-face-to-face situations.
2023 Dates:
- Mar 6 - Apr 2, 2023
- Nov 6 - Dec 3, 2023
NOTE: Registration closes 10 days after start of the program. Please register ASAP.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. #1622. Approved through 09/02/2023.
Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.
Disclosure statement:
Title of Course
Watson’s Caring in the Digital World
Criteria for Successful Completion
This class is pass/fail. Students earning 80% of the total points available in the course will receive a passing grade.
Conflict of Interest
This educational activity does not include any content that relates to the products and/or services of a commercial interest that would create a conflict of interest. There is no conflict of interest for Planning Committee or Faculty members.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support being received for this course.
Official Approval Statement
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Expiration: September 2, 2023
CANVAS: If you are experiencing issues with registration with CANVAS, please contact help@canvas.net.
CONTACT HOURS: If you are experiencing issues with requesting or receiving Contact Hours, please contact info@watsoncaringscience.org.
COURSE: If you have questions or comments regarding the course, please contact Dr. Kathleen Sitzman at SITZMANK@ecu.edu.
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Offered: Open Enrollment
Dr. Mary Rockwood Lane, author, artist, Associate Professor at the University of Florida and Watson Caring Science Faculty Member is offering a free, online course called Healing With the Arts, modeled after her award-winning book of the same name.
This 6-week online course is delivered on the University of Florida Coursera platform.
Art as healing is a powerful tool for personal transformation. We are in the midst of changing times, and we are the change. We are the creative force that heals, not only ourselves and each other.
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