BUZZ enews
KING COUNTY NURSES ASSOCIATION
King County Nurses Association distributes The Buzz several times a year to nursing students throughout the county with the help of our school liaisons.
Would you like to submit an article for The Buzz? Send to: kcnurses@kcnurses.org.
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/$40 nonmembers/$20 nursing students
*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
Nurses Education Series: Sleep Across the Lifespan
Helping patients in their sleep journey - RECORDING
This is a recording of a live event that took place in January 2024. In this video you will learn about sleep at different life stages and it's influences on specific conditions. Hear from an incredible speakers' panel of five UW researches and come away with information and tools to help patients along their sleep journey.
Cost: $20 nursing students
**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 1/27/2026 (live activity) or 1/4/2027 (enduring activity). OCEAN ID #2023-46.
Attendees may earn 2 contact hours. Participants must be present for all the educational activity and complete the workshop evaluation to receive contact hours.
Scholarship Application Update
2025 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED!
King County Nurses Association (KCNA) is proud to help ensure the future of nursing in our community by offering scholarships to qualified nursing students. Since 1993, KCNA has awarded $861,500 in scholarship funds to support 345 nursing students.
KCNA is pleased to announce that 15 scholarships have been awarded at $4,500 per student for the 2025-2026 school year.
Other Local Scholarships
The Washington State Nurses Foundation
WSNF awards scholarships annually to qualified students who meet the eligibility requirements and are selected. Scholarships begin with a minimum award of $1,000. For more information, click here.
In addition to scholarship funds drawn from the WSNF general fund, students who qualify may be selected to receive funds from the Deo Little Scholarship Fund and the Judy Huntington Scholarship Fund.
Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Association
For students of African Heritage, the Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Association offers scholarships to qualified students enrolled in a school of nursing in Washington State, leading to an RN degree or higher.
Rucking for Fitness: What is it?
If you’ve ever gone on a walk with a heavy backpack on, you’re ahead of the curve on a new fitness trend, called rucking. In this article featured in "Right as Rain", a digital publication of UW Medicine, the author explains what rucking is, how to get started and the benefits it can provide.
Click HERE to read this article.
Nursing Students of Washington State
Looking for more comradery and a way to connect with other nursing students? The Nursing Students of Washington State is the only statewide nursing association for students in the state. They are a chapter of the National Student Nurses Association and an independent organization supported in part by the Washington State Nurses Association.
Their mission is to develop a collaborative and cooperative structure between nursing schools within the state to create consistent high standards that support nursing students through education, scholarship, legislation and networking.
Membership is open to everyone enrolled in an accredited Washington State nursing school at all levels, nursing school faculty and pre-nursing students.
Stay up to date with the Nursing Community
Click the links below to see what the local nursing community has been up to lately.
Sign-up for KCNA's monthly e-newsletter, New2Use
Teen Feed thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers who make a meaningful difference in the lives of Seattle’s youth. From serving warm meals and connecting with young people on the streets to offering support with life skills, volunteers play a central role in the organization’s mission.
Summer Volunteers Needed!
Want to support your houseless neighbors during the summer heat? They're currently looking for:
- Outreach Volunteers (Wednesdays)
- Summer Meal Teams
- In-Reach Volunteers with experience in resume writing and interview coaching
Whether you're looking for a short-term opportunity to make a quick impact or a longer-term role to build deeper connections, there's a place for you at Teen Feed. Your time and talents can help change lives.
Ready to volunteer? Contact volunteercoordinator@teenfeed.org today.
Special Project
The MentorLink project provides opportunities for new nurses and experienced nurses to connect, share and learn.
Nursing Events/Self Care
KCNA offers continuing nursing education and other events. Explore self-nurturing practices.
