Dear Hello, 

Happy August! There’s great momentum this month, and we’re excited to share what’s unfolding.

As we move through the summer season, we’re grateful to have you as part of our Caring Science community!

Other newsletter highlights include:

• Boletín para colegas en Español 

• Community News 

• Lotus Recognition
  
• Caring Store Highlight
• In Memoriam: Dr. Barbara L. Nichols - Nursing Visionary

Thank you to our current Summit sponsors!
 Join them in supporting this year’s event 💗 

• Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Pesut on his work published by the University of Minnesota: Pesut, Daniel. (2026). The Legacy Map: Mapping a Life of Leadership a Reflective Session on Legacy, Gratitude, and Where Our Work Lives. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/281317. 
• Congratulations to Dr. Gloria Littlemouse on her contributions to the below referenced article in the Journal of Nursing Education:
  Jaloszynski, L., Trinidad, G., Lucas, A., Williams, A., Voydik, A., Loving, C., … Littlemouse, G. (2026). Advanced Care Planning/Five Wishes Education Through the Lens of Caring Science. Journal of Nursing Education, 0(0), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20260623-01 
  
• Congratulations to Janette Moreno, Caritas Coach, on her recent PNAA Outstanding Achievement Award!
• Congratulations Kino Anuddin, CCEP® Faculty, on his graduation from Innovative Leadership Development Program (iLDP)'s Cohort #9! 
  
  

  COURSES AND ACTIVITIES 

• Join WCSI's August Caritas Healing Connections Program:"The Creative Emergence of the Artist-Healer," led by Mary Rockwood Lane on Saturday, August 15 at 11am Eastern (Miami Time). FREE
• Last day to apply for the Caritas Coach Education Program®'s November 2026 Cohort is October 1, 2026
• South Central Regional Consortia - Upcoming Event: Wednesday, November 4th from 12-1pm (Central Time) FREE
• Welcome to our newest Caritas Leadership Program™ participants, starting August 5th!
• Self paced e-learning course: Intro to the Caritas Processes now on NurseGrid and Vanderbilt asynchronous & online. Open to all, 2.5 ANCC contact hours

Lotus Recognition

The Watson Caring Science Lotus Recognition™ highlights an organization for their authentic commitment and demonstration of values, philosophy, and human caring theory-guided practices of Watson Caring Science. This recognition reflects the organization’s caring and healing culture for staff, patients and communities. 

Press releases coming soon for two new Lotus recipients!

Interested in being recognized? Please read through our Lotus Recognition brochure and apply today using this form!

Caring Store Highlight

WCSI's New Spiral Journal!

This journal includes Watson's Unitary Caring Science and Emerging Vocabulary Tool called the "ABCs" of Caring Science. The intention is for a resource for integration of Unitary Science language into our daily communications.

Purchase yours today!
Retail Value: $35.99

In Memoriam:
Dr. Barbara L. Nichols - Nursing Visionary

We honor the life and passing of Dr. Barbara L. Nichols. WCSI offers condolences and affirms her remarkable global impact, visionary leadership, and lasting contributions to the profession. 💟

 Thank you for reading our newsletter and being part of our community, and please share your announcements so we can celebrate you!

In gratitude of your enduring support,

Jean & Julie Watson and all at WCSI