On March 31, 2003, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University established an Agreement for Academic Cooperation and Exchange with the University of Washington School of Nursing in the United States. The Agreement entailed the following:

1. Promotion of academic exchange among teachers
2. Promotion of academic exchange among students
3. Exchange of scholarly literature and information
4. Actively working together toward collaborative research activities, conferences, etc.

Establishing a Memorandum with the University of Washington *Japanese Only

On October 16, 2012, the two universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding, based on the 2003 Agreement for Academic Cooperation and Exchange, as a renewal of this continuing relationship of friendship.

Activities for the 2014–2015 Academic Year

Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University invited Professor Noel J. Crisman from the University of Washington School of Nursing for a variety of exchange activities.

• Public Lecture for Laypeople: Team Approaches to Current Challenges in Nursing Care
• Graduate Lecture for International Nursing: Community-Based Participatory Research
• Private Instruction for Graduate Students
• Lecture for In-house Teaching Staff: University of Washington Community Health Nursing Program

Activities for the 2012–2013 Academic Year

Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University invited Associate Professor Yoriko Kozuki from the University of Washington School of Nursing for a variety of exchange programs.
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• Public Lecture for Laypeople:
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• Graduate Lecture for International Nursing: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
• Private Instruction for Graduate Students
• Get-togethers with In-house CNS (Certified Nurse Specialist) Workgroups
• Lecture for In-house Teaching Staff: High-quality Nursing Practices in the United States: Licensing, Authorization, Examination, and Education

Achievements to Date

Visiting Researchers Dispatched to the University of Washington School of Nursing

• 7th session, during 2015 (2016–2017 academic year): Associate Professor Yutaka Kato
• 6th session, during 2013–2014 academic year: Associate Professor Kiyomi Hiko
• 5th session, during 2011–2012 academic year: Professor Shuichi Oki
• 4th session, during 2009–2010 academic year: Associate Professor Chie Tanimoto
• 3rd session, during 2007–2008 academic year
• 2nd session, during 2005–2006 academic year: Associate Professor Atsuko Emoto
• 1st session, during 2003–2004 academic year: Associate Professor Michiyo Mizuno

Professors Invited from the University of Washington School of Nursing

• 6th session, during 2014–2015 academic year: Noel J. Crisman, Ph.D. MPH
• 5th session, during 2012–2013 academic year: Yoriko Kozuki, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, ARNP
• 4th session, during 2010–2011 academic year: Noel J. Crisman, Ph.D. MPH
• 3rd session, during 2008–2009 academic year: Noel J. Crisman, Ph.D. MPH
• 2nd session, during 2006–2007 academic year
• 1st session, during 2004–2005 academic year: Frances Marcus Lewis, RN. MN. Ph.D., FAAN