Nasim Karmali, RPh

Nasim Karmali, RPh Clinical Director, Quality Services Watson Caring Science Institute Caritas Coach®   Caritas Colleague Nasim Karmali is a dedicated healthcare professional with diverse experience in patient safety, quality …

DeAnna Ybarra, MSN, CNS, RN

DeAnnaYbarra, MSN, CNS, RN Nursing Professional Development Specialist | Professor of Nursing Watson Caring Science Institute Caritas Coach®   Caritas Colleague DeAnna Ybarra is a dedicated Caritas Coach with a …

Alice Barry RN, BSN

Alice Barry, RN, BSN Assistant Nurse Manager WCSI Caritas Coach® KP CCEP Faculty Alice Barry was born in France. She grew up in the countryside and was partially home schooled …

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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 …

Susanne Chenoweth, RN, MSN

Susanne Chenoweth, RN, MSN CCEP – Caritas Coach® Faculty Watson Caring Science Institute Clinical Nurse Specialist The Stroke Network at Interior Health   Caritas Colleague Susanne Chenoweth is a registered …

Gloria Littlemouse, PhD, RN, MSN-Ed

Gloria Littlemouse, PhD, RN, MSN-Ed WCSI Fellow/Scholar Caritas Coach® Caritas Leader For the past fifteen years, Dr. Littlemouse has distinguished herself as an end-of-life specialist and presenter for the Five …

Daniel Pesut, PhD, RN, FAAN

Daniel Pesut, PhD, RN, FAAN   Ambassador Advisor to the Board Daniel J. Pesut, PhD RN FAAN is an Emeritus Professor of Nursing in the Nursing Population Health and Systems …

Kimberly (Kim) Shankel, MSN, RN, CNL

Kimberly (Kim) Shankel, MSN, RN, CNL Nursing Professional Development Manager, Kaiser Permanente WCSI Caritas Coach ® KP CCEP Faculty I am the Manager/Lead Educator in the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) …

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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, …

LaMonda Hopman, MSN, RN, HMCT

LaMonda Hopman, MSN, RN, HMCT WCSI Caritas Coach® WCSI CCEP Faculty Volunteer LaMonda Hopman, RN graduated with her BSN from Hawaii Pacific University in 1994 and MSN from the University …

WCSI and Love Decoded Page

Watson Caring Science Institute & Love Decoded Pilot Program Proposal Watson Caring Science Institute & Love Decoded Pilot ProgramTwo pioneering theories, Jean Watson (1979) Caring Science and 10 Caritas Processes …

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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 …

Maria (Myra) Rice, MSN, RN

Maria (Myra) Rice, MSN, RN WCSI Caritas Coach® KP CCEP Faculty Intern Myra Rice is a recent Caritas Coach® graduate with passion for patient-centered care delivery. She strives to promote …

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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, …

Caroline Rae, EdD, MSN, RN

Caroline Rae, EdD, MSN, RN Associate Professor of Nursing Medical Surgical Clinical Course Coordinator CNSA Faculty Advisor, AFSA Chairperson Concordia University Irvine, Spectrum CampusCaritas Coach® Caritas Coach® Dr. Caroline Rae …

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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 …

Katherine Ricossa, PhD, MS, RN, PHN

Katherine Ricossa, PhD, MS, RN, PHN Director of Professional Development HeartMath® Certified Trainer WCSI Caritas Coach® KP CCEP Faculty Katherine Ricossa, PhD, MS, RN, PHN is currently the Director of …

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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 …

Charlene Johnson, MSN, RN

Charlene Johnson, MSN, RN HeartMath® Trainer WCSI Caritas Coach® KP CCEP Faculty Volunteer Charlene Johnson also know as “Coach Charlene” has over 30 years of Nursing, Leadership, & Coaching experience. …

Erica D. Hooper, DNP, RN, PHN, CNS, CNL

Dr. Erica D. Hooper, DNP, RN, PHN, CNS, CNL Adjunct Faculty University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions HeartMath® Certified Trainer WCSI Caritas Coach® Caritas Leader® Faculty …

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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, …

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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 …

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The Art of Nursing: Transpersonal Nurse as Ontological Artist

The Art of Nursing: Transpersonal Nurse as Ontological Artist Experience The Healing Potential of Artistic Expression! Enroll in The Nursing Way’s exclusive course guided by Mary Rockwood Lane, RN, an …

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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 …

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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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Dr. Joseph Giovannoni receives Visionary Caring Science Leadership Award

For Immediate Release Deerfield, FL — June 2023 — Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) Founder/Director Dr. Jean Watson has awarded Dr. Joseph Giovannoni the prestigious Visionary Caring Science Leadership Award …

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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 …