Get Your Tickets! Early Bird Discount to the KCNA Gala | |
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Celebrate National Nurses Month with KCNA at our 122nd Annual Gala!
Use code EARLYGALA by April 4th to get $10 off your ticket.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and networking at the beautiful Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks, with stunning water views of the bay. Meet our 2025 scholarship recipients, our Shining Star Nurse awardees, and enjoy an exciting auction to raise funds for nursing student scholarships.
Each year, we gather to honor our profession with the presentation of the Shining Star Awards, the introduction of our scholarship recipients, and the auction to support nursing students. We can't wait to see you there!
Date/Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm.
Cost: $75 KCNA Members, $85 members, $45 students
Location: Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks,
6411 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Register for tickets here.
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Deadline approaching for scholarship applications | |
Since 1993, KCNA has awarded $797,750 in scholarships, supporting 335 nursing students. In 2025, KCNA will be awarding 15 scholarships, each valued at $4,500 – an increase of $500 from previous years. These scholarships are available for students pursuing associate or baccalaureate degrees, grad-entry programs, RN-to-BSN, and advanced degree programs.
The deadline is quickly approaching! If you or someone you know is a nursing student and would like to apply, visit kcnurses.org and click on the Scholarships and Info tab.
Application deadline is Monday, March 3, 2025.
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Nominate a deserving nurse for a Shining Star award! | |
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We are accepting nominations for the 2025 Shining Star Nurse Award! Each year, KCNA proudly honors exceptional nurses during National Nurses Week with this prestigious award. The Shining Star Nurse Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate outstanding practice, make significant contributions to the profession, or have a meaningful impact within their community.
Honorees will be celebrated at the KCNA Annual Gala in May 2025. To submit a nominate, click here to complete an application.
Important Note:
To be eligible, nominees must be active members of KCNA. If you're unsure whether your nominee is a member, don't worry! Simply submit your nomination, or contact us at kcnurses@kcnurses.org, and we'll verify their membership for you.
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KCNA January recap: A month of growth, learning and leadership | |
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January was a dynamic month for KCNA, with three successful events offering valuable professional development. We hosted two exclusive, sold-out sessions —Scholarship Information Night and MentorLink Session, as well as our WSNA Regions Partner Event: Lead, Thrive, and Drive.
We’re grateful for the active participation and engagement of our members. These events provided excellent opportunities for growth and connection with fellow nurses committed to improving healthcare. We look forward to continuing to support and empower the KCNA community in the months ahead!
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Share your nursing involvement and achievements | |
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Are you attending an upcoming nursing conference, seminar or volunteering for an event? Have you been featured in an article or the recent recipient of an award? We’d love to hear from you! We’re looking to highlight our members and share their experiences to inspire other nurses who are eager to get involved.
Share your photos and experiences with us at kcnurses@kcnurses.org.
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Celebrating diversity in nursing: WCN's new videos | |
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Did you know that 20.5% of people in Washington speak a language other than English at home?
A recent 2024 diversity snapshot from the Washington Center for Nursing revealed that while 38% of Washington’s population identifies as non-white, only 23% of our state's registered nurses reflect that diversity. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, a more diverse nursing workforce builds stronger trust between patients and healthcare providers.
To celebrate the vital role of bilingual nurses, WCN has created a series of videos sharing the inspiring stories of bilingual nurses in Washington. These videos highlight the challenges they've faced and their passion for nursing and community care. The hope is for these stories to encourage more diverse individuals in pursing nursing careers and help foster culturally competent care for everyone.
You can view these videos on the WCN webiste or by clicking here.
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Come see us at Convention | |
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Date: April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St.,
Tacoma WA 98402
Make sure to stop by the KCNA table and say hello at WSNA's 2025 Convention, Forward Together! This event will tackle critical issues facing nurses, including safe staffing, workplace violence, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Discover how to strengthen your influence, understand your rights and connect with fellow nurses.
The event will also feature WSNA's General Assembly, where the discussion of resolution and bylaw changes that address critical issues in the nursing profession will happen.
You’ll walk away with strategies to drive positive change in your workplace and you can earn up to 10.5 CNEs!
Click here to learn more.
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Community Events and Opportunities | |
Volunteer with FareStart and make an impact | |
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FareStart transforms lives through food, job training and life skills. They rely on volunteers to help programs thrive. There are many ways you can contribute:
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Community & School Meals Support: Help prepare healthy meals.
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Event Staffing & Administration: Assist with fundraising and community events.
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Food Resourcing & Distribution: Clean and distribute fresh produce to those in need.
For more details on how to get involved, visit FareStart Volunteer Opportunities.
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The Conversing Nurse podcast | |
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Join Michelle Harris, BSN, PHN, RNC-NIC, otherwise known as The Conversing Nurse, for this thought-provoking podcast. It brings together the voices of nurses from all walks of life to engage in meaningful conversations about the healthcare industry, the nursing profession and the personal experiences that shape their careers.
With a focus on providing practical advice, career insights, and emotional support, the podcast covers a wide range of topics including clinical challenges, nurse leadership, self-care and navigating work-life balance. It’s a space where nurses can come together to share their stories and learn from each other’s journeys.
For more information visit The Convsering Nurse or download on Spotify, Apple or iHeart apps.
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It wasn't just one thing....A nurses' perspective | |
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It wasn’t just one thing – it was a thousand little things.
It was the limp masks that were used over and over.
It was the patients who suffered alone in their rooms.
It was the goggles constantly fogging up with tears.
It was a president who refused to acknowledge the severity of the situation.
It was the people waiting in line, begging for leftover vaccine.
It was the raw fear of passing on the virus to those most vulnerable.
It was the uphill battle to correct misinformation.
It was the lack of time to grieve each passing.
It was the exhaustion of triaging and making impossible choices.
It wasn’t just one thing – it was a thousand little things.
And the weight of it nearly crushed us.
-Bonnie H Bowie, RN
KCNA Member
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