The Watson Caring Science Institute recognizes the valuable contributions and profound impact of Hispanic Americans and Nurses, celebrating their rich history, vibrant culture, and remarkable achievements.
Newsletter highlights include:
Upcoming Events & Courses
Lotus Recognition™
Our Affiliate systems
Video of the Month
WCSI Latino-Iberomérica news & events
Communitas — from our Caritas Community
Caring Store discount of the month!
Upcoming Events & Courses
Oct,1st 2025 — Virtual event: WSCI SouthWest Cartias Consortia Join Us! As we "Step into this New Season Together". Connect to Refresh and Learn from the Best! Keynote Speaker, Author, Caritas Coach, and the Renowned Wellness Whisperer Charlene Johnson for our Fall Event! Free 16:30 ET. → More details.
Nov 10-12th 2025 — WCSI's Caritas Community Conference; Teachings with Jean Deerfield Beach, FL only a few tickets remaining → Learn More.
Nov 2025 - Apr 2025 — The Caritas Coach Education Program® (CCEP) is now accepting applications for the November 2025 program. Applications close Oct 1st. → Learn More.
Nov 3 - Dec 2, 2025 — Course: 1 month Watson's Caring in the Digital World. 8-16 Contact Hours available. Free. Virtual. → Learn more & register.
Jan 2026 - Jul 20246— Now accepting registrations for the Caritas Leadership Program™. Scholarships available.Discount for WCSI Affiliates. → Learn more & apply. Spots fill quickly!
Lotus Recognition™
Double Congratulations to our latest recipients St. Peter’s Health Partners and Mt Carmel East for their Lotus Recognitions! Part of Trinity Health Network, a WCSI Affiliate.
Did you know you don't need to be an Affiliate to receive Lotus Recognition? It can be a great way to embed Watson's Caring Science into your organization. Learn more.
Our Affiliates
Affiliates are a useful network to further the development and understanding of Watson's Caring Science. To become a nationally recognized Academic or Hospital System Affiliate, an organization must demonstrate a sustainable commitment to integrate the values, philosophy, and theory of Watson’s Caring Science.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Known across the globe as a nursing theorist, philosopher and scholar, Doctor Jean Watson visited the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center last week. Local station KCBD was there to report.
Libro electrónico, (e-book) Rede Portuguesa da Ciência de Enfermagem para o Cuidado Humano.Link aquí
Communitas
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VISIONS: Unitary Nursing-Caring Science and Natural Laws of Nature.Watson, Jean RN, PhD, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN); Ervedosa, Demitri Watson BA-SLHS, 2025(download here)
What is Nursing Science? Opinion Paper Ontological – Epistemological Disciplinary Questions. Watson, Jean RN, PhD, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN), 2025(download here)
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Michelle Camicia, who recently transitioned. For a glimpse of Michelle's passion for Watson's Caring Science, please view this video.
Book of the Month! Order Dr. Watson's famous books: Nursing, The Philosophy and Science of Caring; or Unitary Caring Science the Philosophy and Praxis of Nursing.
Sponsor our time to hold sacred space for reflection
Dr Watson has created sacred space November 9, 2025 for our Board & Ambassador Advisors to come together in Florida for deep reflection and appreciation for their leadership. We invite you/your org to sponsor the room hire/catering. Please donate here. All support gratefully received.