Vicki
Washington,
DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC
Assistant Professor; Associate Professor for Online Nursing Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Vicki L. Washington, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC is an Assistant Professor for the School of Nursing, Eastern Michigan University (EMU), and the Associate Director for Online Nursing Studies (ADONS). Dr. Washington is passionate about promoting health and parity in healthcare for the mentally ill. She is also passionate about educating nurses and in the promotion of health in the nursing workforce (nursing students and nurses) through the practice of mindfulness and self-reflection to foster resilience to stress. Her research background/interests are in mental health/health promotion, mindfulness and self-reflection to foster resilience, the opioid epidemic, and interprofessional education.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Through a unique collaboration between Eastern Michigan University, University College Cork, and the University of Limerick, 11 faculty and 115 nursing, occupational therapy, and social work students conducted an interprofessional case study. This international learning experience aimed to enhance students' global healthcare awareness by engaging with peers to learn more about how different healthcare systems and cultural values influence care. The use of technology further amplified this opportunity, demonstrating that international work can be accessible and enriching without being cost-…