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
Navigating Nursing Practice in a Sea of AI
A Nurses Education Series webinar
Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming part of everyday health care, from electronic health records to search engines and clinical tools. While AI offers exciting possibilities, it is not a replacement for skilled nurses, it is just another tool.
Join nurses from across Washington to explore what AI really is (and isn’t), its pros and cons, and how it is being used in nursing practice today. Gain confidence in using AI, learn when not to use it, and see how your critical thinking and clinical judgment remain essential in this new era. AI is here to stay. Join the conversation and discover how it can enhance your nursing toolkit.
To register for the
Nursing Practice in a Sea of AI
program, click
here.
Open to WSNA/KCNA members as a FREE continuing education program.
KCNA Scholarship Information Night
Thursday, January 15, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
KCNA Region Meeting - Health & Safety for Nurses in the Workplace
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Save the date! KCNA Annual Gala
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Location: Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98188
Mark your calendars! Our 2026 Annual Gala will take place at a beautiful new venue, Cedarbrook Lodge near SeaTac Airport. Join us as we celebrate another incredible year of community, connection and impact in a stunning setting you won’t want to miss.
Enjoy an elegant buffet dinner, take part in our live auction, and be inspired as we introduce our 2026 scholarship recipients and honor our Shining Star Award winners.
Details and ticket information coming soon!
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
*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
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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
*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.
