We're glad you are interested in getting involved!
Members of KCNA are invited to become more involved in their professional organization. We’re doing good things; come join us!
If you are interested in becoming involved, please complete the information below (KCNA members only).
Getting Involved
Note about membership:
Opportunities to get involved are for KCNA members. If you are a member of Washington State Nurses Association and work in King County, you are automatically a member of King County Nurses Association. Unsure if you are a member of KCNA? Go ahead and fill out the interest form and we will verify your membership status.
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Committees & Task Forces:
Bylaws Committee: meets online once per year or as needed to suggest and review proposed amendments to the KCNA Bylaws.
Finance Committee: meets four times per year to monitor annual budget and develop financial and investment policies. Meetings are online.
Program Committee: meets online 1-2 times per year to plan nursing continuing education events.
Scholarship Committee: meets online once per year for final review and selection of scholarship recipients. Additional time required for rating/scoring applications outside of meeting time.
Community Grant Task Force: members review grant proposals, generally 5-6 times per year. Work is done via email. Click on grants to learn more.
Elected Positions:
Nominating Committee: meets online 1-2 a year in late fall, early winter to recommend members for elected offices. Further work is done by email.
Board of Directors: meets four times a year to conduct official business. Majority of the meetings are online with at least one meeting in-person. Board members are also encouraged to attend educational events and the annual gala. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Members at Large. Terms are for two years.
Additional Opportunities:
- Attend an event! Check out our continuing nursing education program offerings.
- Follow KCNA on Facebook and Instagram
- Sign up for News2Use, our monthly e-newsletter with current information.
- Donate to the Scholarship program to support the next generation of nurses.
- Apply for a Community Grant project ($500-$2,000).
- Nominate a KCNA member for a Shining Star Award.
- Read the Advocate newsletter (distributed to members 3 times per year).
MentorLink is an annual continuing ed program that brings new and experienced nurses together to connect, share and learn.
