Nursing Education & Events
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
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: 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 1/27/2026 (live activity) or 1/4/2026 (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.
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.
