Jean Watson
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www.watsoncaringscience.org She is the founder of the original Center for Human
Caring in Colorado American Academy of Nursing Fellow.
Caring Science isn't a "soft skill." It's a framework backed by decades of research. One that transforms how nurses, educators, and health care leaders show up for patients, teams, and themselves.
This November, that framework comes to life in Nashville. Science and Soul the 2026 WCSI Caritas Community Summit brings together nurses, clinicians, educators, and leaders from around the world for three immersive days at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
November 19 – 21 | Nashville, TN
What makes this summit different:
🔬 Clinical science meets the human side of care
🌍 International Caritas faculty and experiential breakout sessions
💬 Direct dialogue with Dr. Jean Watson
🎓 CNE contact hours (pending ANCC approval)
Early bird registration is $325 until July 31st. Rates increase August 1st.
If you've been waiting for a conference that feeds both the clinician and the person behind the badge, this is it!
Click here for more information and registration: https://hubs.la/Q04k7PGD0
05/27/2026
You became a nurse because you wanted to make a difference, then leadership happened.
Suddenly you were managing budgets, navigating burnout, and holding your team together. Somewhere in the middle of all of it, the version of you that felt called to this work got a little quieter.
That's not failure. That's what happens when leaders are never given the space to grow inward.
The best nurse leaders we know aren't the ones who push hardest.
They're the ones who learned to lead from a place of wholeness. Those who discovered that their compassion wasn't a weakness to manage, instead it was a wisdom to develop. That's what the Caritas Leadership Program® was built for.
Over 6 months, you'll join a circle of nurse executives, CNOs, and academic leaders who are choosing to grow. Not just in skill, but in presence and purpose. It's the kind of leadership that actually changes a unit, a hospital, and the culture from within.
Guided by WCSI Caritas Faculty. Grounded in Jean Watson's Caring Science.
✦ Monthly virtual learning circles
✦ 21 AHNA-approved contact hours
✦ Scholarships available
✦ Cohort 12: August 2026 - January 2027
This is for the leader who still believes healthcare can feel more human. 🕯️
→ What's one thing that reminded you recently of why you chose nursing leadership?
We'd love to hear it below. 💗
(Curious about CLP? Drop a 🪷 and we'll send details straight to your inbox.)
05/20/2026
Caring at the Edge of Chaos Summit | May 27-29, 2026
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04hm3320
Join us on May 27-29, 2026 (in person or via Zoom) for a transformational experience at the The Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing Summer Academy focused on "Caring at the Edge of Chaos". This event is designed to help you co-create a future inspired by caring and leave you feeling hopeful and energized.
You can attend in person or virtually via Zoom!
Why Attend?
Keynote: Hear from renowned leader in “Quantum Leadership”, Tim Porter-O’Grady
Collaboration: Engage in intense dialogue with global leaders in Caring Science.
Impact: Participate in co-writing manuscripts and building implementable action plans.
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