King County Nurses Association

Happy Juneteenth! Celebrating freedom, resilience, and the journey towards equality for all. Today, we acknowledge the past and pave the way for a brighter future.

Congratulations to KCNA member and 2026 KCNA Scholarship recipient David Drew on being featured in the UW School of Nursing's Year in Review! We're proud to support future nursing leaders and celebrate David's accomplishments.

This year has been defined by our commitment to care that meets the moment — care that responds to evolving needs in our communities, advances innovation in education and research, and reflects the urgency and humanity of the work before us.

These key moments reflect more than individual accomplishments. Together, they show a community that continues to show up for people at their most vulnerable, to pursue questions that matter, and to build a healthcare system worthy of everyone it serves.

We are grateful you are part of this community, and we hope you will stay close to what we are building together.

Hilaire J. Thompson, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN
Professor and Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean
University of Washington School of Nursing

Check out our Year in Review for the 2025-26 academic year: https://nursing.uw.edu/2025-26-year-of-impact/

March with WSNA at Seattle Pride The leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.

We’re still reminiscing about the KCNA Gala on May 14 at Cedarbrook Lodge!
All registered attendees will receive access to the event photos from the evening. Be sure to check your email later this afternoon for details on how to view and download your photos.

Thank you for helping make it such a memorable night as we celebrated nursing and raised funds to support the future of the profession.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Today we celebrate all who nurture, support, and show up with love; moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, chosen family, mentors and more.