Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI)

05/31/2026

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.)

05/30/2026

Please Join us for our inaugural Florida Regional Cartias Consortia June 5th at 4:30pm pm-6 pm EST, via this Microsoft Teams. Dr. Moyano, from UHealth-University of Miami Health System, will be presenting on Sacred Bubble emphasizing self-care practices based on Dr. Watson's 10 Caritas Processes®.

Hosted by Chair Mona Elshazly, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, Caritas Coach®, UHealth, Caritas Council Executive Advisor

For more information/zoom link click here: https://hubs.la/Q04fLj6T0

05/27/2026

Our amazing Program Enrichment Director, Dianne Reid at this year's Saint Anselm College 34th Annual Nurse Educator Conference!

05/27/2026

California Caritas Consortium 2026 Spring Event

The California Caritas Consortium Spring 2026 Event invites our caring community to gather in shared intention around the Power of Peace. Through the wisdom of Jean Watson, the aesthetic language of Caritas, and the collective presence of our Caritas leaders, participants will explore peace as a lived experience—within the self, with others, and across our systems of care.

Register today to secure your spot here: https://hubs.la/Q04fL5l_0

This gathering weaves together heart-centered reflection, authentic presence, contemplative practices, and Caring Healing Circles designed to deepen belonging. Together, we honor the courage to lead with compassion, cultivate sacred spaces for healing, and strengthen the bonds that sustain our work and each other.

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (PST)
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Agenda (subject to change)
9:00am – 10:00 | Networking, Exhibit Tables, Brunch
10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & Centering
10:15 – 10:30 | California Caritas Consortium Introduction & Leadership Welcome
10:30 – 11:15 | Aesthetic Expression & Listening Session
11:15 – 12:15 | Caring Healing Circles: Circle of Peace
12:15 – 12:45 | Open Discussion & Heart Sharing
12:45 – 1:00pm | What’s Next & Closing

05/27/2026

TheCIINDE is a Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) endorsed program 🪷🇨🇦 ❤️

Tomorrow Inside the Membership: Holistic Education Session!

A gentle reminder that tomorrow we’ll be gathering inside TheCIINDE™ Membership for our upcoming Holistic Education Session.

✨ Holistic Education Session: Defining Community
📅 May 27, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM MST

This session invites us to explore what community truly means within nursing, healing, growth, and holistic care.

Together, we’ll reflect on:
🤍 connection and belonging
🌱 supportive spaces in healthcare
💬 community-centered care
✨ how we grow alongside one another as nurses and humans

Inside TheCIINDE™ Membership, we are creating spaces where nurses can feel supported not only professionally—but personally, emotionally, and holistically as well.

Join us for FREE here!!

https://www.theciinde.com/courses/membership

05/25/2026

Caring at the Edge of Chaos Summit | May 27-29, 2026
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04hm6ql0

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.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the nurses, healthcare professionals, and those who have served and those who have given their lives in service to others.

May our remembrance not only look back with gratitude, but also move us forward with compassion, justice, and love.