King County Nurses Association offers educational events throughout the year for nurses, health care professionals, and nursing students. KCNA members needing financial assistance to attend an event can contact
jennifer@kcnurses.org.
Events:
Fall Book Club:
Into the Wood Chipper:
A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID
KCNA Fall Summit: Universal Healthcare in WA: Where We Are Now
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Mountaineers Program Center, Room: Goodman B, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
Cost: $35 KCNA members, $55 nonmembers, $15 students. Includes boxed lunch.
Registration Deadline: Register by Nov. 5, 2026, or until filled. Limited capacity.
Event Description:
With major changes taking shape in the federal healthcare funding landscape, nurses and advocates are exploring what a path toward universal healthcare could look like. Join the discussion at KCNA’s Fall Summit as we examine different models of universal health care, how they could work and the history of these efforts in Washington state.
Joining us as a presenter will be Carey Wallace, RN, MSN, MBA, board chair of Whole Washington, sharing her perspective as a nurse, healthcare advocate and active WSNA member serving on its Legislative and Health Policy Council. She will be joined by a representative from WSNA Government Affairs, the team that advances nurses’ voices in public policy, monitors legislation and advocates on issues affecting nurses, patients and Washington’s health care system.
Nurses in Action (pending board approval): Following the presentation, we will assemble 400 cold/flu kits for Real Change newspaper vendors.
**2-hour Certificate of Completion after event evaluation submitted
Register here for the KCNA Fall Summit.
An Evening to Remember — Thank You for Joining Us
What an incredible evening at our 123rd Annual Gala! Held in May, during National Nurses Month, the event brought together nurses, supporters, and community leaders to celebrate the profession's impact, honor two outstanding Shining Star Award recipients, recognize this year's scholarship recipients, and raise funds for future nursing scholarships. The room was filled with excitement, generosity, and a shared commitment to advancing the nursing profession. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so memorable.
Our fund raising efforts during the Annual Gala raised $12,800! All in all, including before and after event fund raising, $38,000. was raised. Donations (100%) go to our scholarship fund for local nursing students.
Navigating Nursing Practice in the Sea of AI
A Nurses Education Series webinar
RECORDING AVAILABLE
Live event took place on March 14, 2026.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming part of everyday health care, from electronic health records to search engines and clinical tools. While AI offers exciting possibilities, it is not a replacement for skilled nurses, it is just another tool.
Join nurses from across Washington to explore what AI really is (and isn’t), its pros and cons, and how it is being used in nursing practice today. Gain confidence in using AI, learn when not to use it, and see how your critical thinking and clinical judgment remain essential in this new era. AI is here to stay. Join the conversation and discover how it can enhance your nursing toolkit.
Register to view the recording of
Nursing Practice in a Sea of AI: click
here.
Open to WSNA/KCNA members as a FREE continuing education program.
**2.5 ANCC contact hours
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval valid through 03/13/2028. OCEAN ID #2026-05
Nurses Education Series: Lead, Drive, and Thrive - RECORDING
This is a recording of a live event that took place in January 2025. In this video, two expert speakers will guide you through strategies to enhance your leadership skills and navigate the challenges of modern healthcare. This workshop is designed to help nurses develop the tools and insights needed for professional growth, with engaging sessions focused on practical approaches to strengthening leadership in the healthcare field.
- Session 1: The art of navigating healthcare systems
Presenter: Jennifer S. Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
38th President, American Nurses Association
- Session 2: Mentoring as a path to building leadership skills
Presenter: Sofia Aragon, JD, BSN, RN, FAAN
Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing
Cost: Free for KCNA Members
*2 ANCC contact hours
*This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
*Approval valid through 01/24/2027. OCEAN ID #2024-55
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