In Shock Book Club Recap
We kicked off our fall programming with a book club discussion -- In Shock, My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope by Dr. Rana Awdish. The event took place over Zoom on October 28th and was expertly facilitated by Cheryl Cooke PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, researcher, and teacher.
Here is a summary from one of the attendees – Thank you, Cyndie for your review!!
I attended my first KCNA Book Club on October 28th via Zoom and would like to give a huge thanks for the moderator Cheryl Cooke and the book chosen for the discussion. In Shock, a book written by Dr. Rana Awdish is a must read for all health care professionals, covering Dr. Awdish’s personal near-death experience from defying death and the unbelievable complications, to her heartful experiences being the recipient of health care. She shares her wisdom not only as a physician but as a patient being treated by her peers. Her experience helps us recognize as health care providers that, the things we say and do make such a difference in our patient’s experiences navigating a complex system, making such a difference in their clinical and mental outcome from being treated.
The discussions during the Book Club were insightful and were also helpful in allowing the group to recognize that what we say and do really does make a huge difference. I look forward to attending many more of KCNA Book Clubs!
- Cyndie Richter-Juarez RN, MN.
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Fall Summit Recap
A blustery, fall morning did not dampen the enthusiasm of the attendees of our in-person fall summit which was held on November 4th. Participants learned about inclusion health and the role of nurses within that approach. They were guided through current issues around homelessness, trauma, resilience, health equity, and the well-being of marginalized populations. They were thoroughly engaged with the presentation, and the Q/A session was fruitful.
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Fall Summit -- Real Change
Attendees participated in a community service project by assembling 400 flu/cold care kits for Real Change newspaper vendors who are at times low income or could be experiencing homelessness.
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Presenter Josephine Ensign, DrPH, MPH, FNP (Professor, University of Washington, School of Nursing in the Department of Psychosocial and Community Health) shared an insightful presentation, and included additional resources such as:
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Pictured above is KCNA Board Member Carolyn Clark with a sample cold care kit.
Camilla Walters, Executive Director of Real Change provided an update, and explained how Real Change's weekly newspaper covers issues that impact our community, while also providing a job to anyone that needs it.
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WABON Health and Well Being Conference
It was wonderful to have many of you stop by at the Regions table at the Washington Board of Nursing’s Health and Well Being Conference last month! Pictured here with our tabling partners representing King County Nurses Association, Rainier Olympic Nurses Association and Central Washington Region Nurses Association.
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Please plan on joining this annual celebration of generosity and support future nurses by
donating to the KCNA Scholarship Fund HERE.
Click here to read biographies of our current scholarship recipients.
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Untamed Book Club
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9 - 11am on Zoom
2-hour Certificate of Completion
KCNA members: $20/$10 Bring your own book
Nonmembers: $40/$30 Bring your own book
Registration deadline: Dec. 5, 2023. Register by Nov. 29 to receive the book in advance.
All who register will receive a link to view the RECORDING of the book club. So even if your plans change, you will still be able to read the book and watch a recording of the discussion after the live event.
Described as soulful and uproarious, forceful, and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a wake-up call for women. The book asks us to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honor our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts. In this memoir Doyle explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet others’ expectations and start trusting the voice deep within us. As Glennon insists: The braver we are, the luckier we get. This book has earned much praise and is a #1 New York Times bestseller.
Author Glennon Doyle is an activist, speaker, podcaster, and author. She is the founder and president of Together Rising, an all-women-led nonprofit organization raising over $45 million for women, families, and children in crisis.
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Facilitator
Cheryl Cooke, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, researcher, and teacher. Dr. Cooke has clinical and private practice experience with adults and children. She recently served as a fellow in the Community-Based Integrated Care Fellowship with University of Washington Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her academic research focused on the intersections of race and health. She has an ongoing interest in health equity, systemic change, self-development, and social action
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FREE Event for WSNA Members: Sleep Across the Lifespan
Brought to you by your regional nurses associations. More details including panelist bios and topics covered can be found by clicking the register button below the flyer.
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Fentanyl Crisis in King County
7 takeaways from expert panel
In a live, public event held at Seattle Public Library’s downtown location, The Seattle Times gathered local experts to share more about the fentanyl epidemic, including treatment options and how policymakers should respond. Highlights from the presentation and moderated discussion included: Fentanyl is more addictive than drugs prevalent in previous crises. Like morphine and heroin, fentanyl is an opioid that acts on the endorphin system in the brain,” said Dr. Caleb Banta-Green, director for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology and Research at the University of Washington. To read the story in The Seattle Times, please click HERE. Thanks to Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center for highlighting this article in their newsletter.
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Dawg Tank
The UW School of Nursing invites you to join them for Nursing Dawg Tank, as they showcase future nursing research innovations! This year’s theme: Digital Health Innovation. Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM PT
at the Health Sciences Education Building, UW Seattle Campus. Registration closes on Nov 29th. For more information and to register, click HERE.
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The Seattle King County Clinic will be held on Feb 15th - Feb 18th 2024. Volunteers slots are getting picked up, but they still need volunteers in all areas for this mammoth effort. Click HERE for more details and to register for a slot. | | |
YouthCare is looking for donations of much needed items this winter such as bedding and pillows, hot hand warmers, gift cards, hoodies, coats and shoes. For more details and list of all items, please click HERE. | | | | | |
