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Long-Term Care Scholars

An opportunity to build nursing skills

Learn about one of the fastest-growing sectors of healthcare in the new Long-Term Care Scholars (LTC Scholars) course.  LTC Scholars is a one-quarter elective course for second year Bachelors of Nursing Science students that combines on-site visits to LTC skilled nursing facilities with a specialized curriculum that focuses on LTC competencies and skills.  LTC Scholars will be offered in Fall 2026 to a limited number of University of Washington second year Bachelors of Nursing Science students at the Seattle campus.

What have past students said about this course?

“I feel like it was the perfect amount of commitment…two visits and the asynchronous work…it allowed me to really think about something different and explore LTC separately, which was awesome.”

“I found the program’s focus on practical, patient-centered skills most valuable, particularly the emphasis on communication, care planning, and applying evidence-based practices in real-world long-term care.”

“I think the site visits were my favorite part, as it was cool to see LTC nursing firsthand and to tie it in with what we were learning in our modules.”

What does LTC Scholars include?

Course description:

  • Online, interactive LTC-focused modules designed by the DPEN Team
  • Optional, weekly 1-hour seminars with a clinical instructor (Jingyi Li, PhD, RN) for mentorship and discussion
    • Dr. Jingyi Li is an Assistant Professor at UW Tacoma and has extensive experience in long-term care and geriatric nursing.
  • Exposure activities with 2 required on-site visits to LTC skilled nursing facilities
    • Tours
    • Observation and shadowing
    • Clinical learning opportunities with LTC nurses, administrators, directors of nursing, activities department, social work, and more!
  • $1,000 scholarship per student

Interested in learning more?

Attend our info session in April – details coming soon!

Ready to apply?

Application instructions:

  1. Click here [form coming soon!]
  2. Application deadline: April 30, 2026
  3. Accepted applicants will be notified by May 15, 2026