Washington Center for Nursing
Online mentoring will support under-represented minority (URM) students to complete nursing programs & new URM RNs' transition to practice.
- Stage Product In Development
- Industry Education
- Location Seattle, WA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded May 2003
- Employees 3
- Website WACenterforNursing.org
Company Summary
501c3 nonprofit charity that is the nursing resource and workforce center for the state. We exist to ensure that there is an adequate, appropriately-educated nursing workforce to care for the population of Washington. We lead the transformation of nursing education, and work to have an inclusive nursing workforce reflective of the growing diversity of our state's population. No one else has the charge that we do. We collaborate for innovation!
Team
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Linda TiemanExecutive Director
Master's prepared RN, experienced healthcare executive and leader with a varied backgound in many areas of nursing and healthcare. Experienced in nonprofit leadership and community organizations
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Christine EspinaDiversity Network Director
Doctorally-prepared RN, Fulbright scholar with experience working in diverse communities and with underrepresented individuals. Focus in this new role is development of an online mentoring network for under-represented minority nursing students and new graduates to improve retention through academic progression and in the nursing workforce.
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Maddie MaloneyCommunications/Program Coordinator
Graduated recently from WWU with BA in English; managing communications for WCN. Experience in leadership in activities outside of WCN, tutoring, theater, writing.
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Patrick McKennaExecutive Assistant
Exeperienced Executive Assistant with skill in writing, organizing, monitoring finances, customer service, event management, document creation and production. Manages board activities and communications.
Advisors
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Barbara Shickich, Riddell WilliamsLawyerUnconfirmedHorace Francis, Francis & CompanyAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Multiple contributors but no "investors"Unconfirmed
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