Welcome, spring!
Be sure to check the Celebrate the Profession section below to:
* sign up for the KCNA Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet, and
* nominate an outstanding colleague for the KCNA Shining Star Award (by April 1).
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Sue Vermeulen & Rose Williamson
KCNA Staff
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Join KCNA for spring banquet during National Nurses Week
KCNA's festive Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet is May 10, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Ballard Bay Club. Guests will enjoy: the company of their colleagues; presentation of Shining Star annual nurse awards and 2018 scholarships; and lively auctions (silent and live) to benefit the KCNA Scholarship program. The setting and banquet fare are quintessentially northwestern, with views of Shilshole Bay. Read more and register
here by April 30.
Nominate a Nurse: Annual Shining Star Nurse Award
Do you know a nurse who deserves special recognition for excellence on the job or in the community? KCNA presents annual Shining Star awards in a special ceremony during the Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet. The nomination form is quick and easy, and nominations are due by April 1. Details and form available
here.
Can you help support nursing students?
Can't make it to the banquet but want to help deserving nursing students through the KCNA Scholarship Program? Today's nursing student is tomorrow's RN, and KCNA provides scholarship support to help each become the very best nurse possible. D
onate now by clicking
here.
THANK YOU!
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| CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION |
Pediatric End-of-Life Conference
The 2018 Pediatric End-of-Life Conference will be held Tuesday, March 20, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Wright Auditorium, Seattle Children's Hospital. This one-day will describe the philosophies, principles, and practices of palliative care that can be integrated across different settings to influence quality pediatric end-of-life. The course offers 7 CNE contact hours. Register
here.
Suicide Prevention Training required by state of Washington
There is a Suicide Prevention Training scheduled for May 23, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Wright Auditorium at Seattle Children's Hospital. The purpose of the course is to provide nurses information about the complex nature of suicide, how to assess, determine risks, and appropriate treatment and management for at-risk patients in healthcare settings and in the community. This 6-hour class meets the requirements and is on the 2017 Model List for the State of Washington mandatory suicide prevention training for nurses.
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NURSING NEWS AND CLINICAL ISSUES
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ALA hosts LUNG FORCE Day
The fact is that more people die of lung cancer than from breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers combined. That's why the American Lung Association in Washington is hosting an inaugural LUNG FORCE Day, featuring a breakfast celebration and educational conference -- Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in Kane Hall at the University of Washington. The event includes a keynote speaker, presentations from local experts, and CNE credit. More information and registration here.
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| NATIONAL HEALTH OBSERVANCES |
World TB Day is Monday, March 26
Did you know that TB infects about a quarter of the world's population and has surpassed HIV/AIDS as the leading cause of death by an infectious disease? The disease claims more than 4,500 lives a day, and the emergence of multi-drug-resistant TB poses a major health threat.
World TB Day offers an opportunity to raise public awareness about devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB and to step up the effort to end the global epidemic. The theme of this year's World TB Day is Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world, emphasizing the importance of involvement by political leaders, community leaders, health care workers, and more.
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Webinar on Human Trafficking
"Trauma-Informed, Community-Centered Responses to Human Trafficking -
A Two-Part
Webinar Series for Health, Social Service, and Advocacy Providers" will be offered on consecutive Mondays, March 19 and 26, noon-1:30 p.m. CEUs are available at live sessions only.
March 19: overview of human trafficking, tools for identifying survivors in healthcare settings, strategies for responding to disclosure, and principles of trauma-informed response. Register
March 26: insights about systems impacting survivors -- legal, mental health and social services, with emphasis on strategies for identifying and building inter-professional networks. Register here.
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VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND EXPERTISE
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Special Olympics USA Games is in Seattle July 1-6: Can you help? 
If you can spare the time in your life, Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. Special Olympics is building a team of 10,000 volunteers to celebrate athletes with intellectual disabilities, transform lives through world-class competition and deliver an inspirational Pacific Northwest experience of inclusion. Volunteers of every skill and experience level can contribute to the success of the games. Positions are available between June 29 and July 7. More information
here
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Healthy Nurse Challenge: Whole Grains
This month, challenge yourself to get at least the three recommended servings of whole grains daily. The seven-day challenge will provide you with tips to help you achieve your goal. Your body will thank you for the fiber, protein and antioxidants!
Whole grains have been shown to help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, only 35% of nurses eat the recommended serving amounts a day!
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