Healing, Belonging, & the Passion for Nursing

Hosted by the Washington Center for Nursing and Seattle University College of Nursing, this lively and transformative conference aims to equip nurses with essential tools for addressing health disparities through interactive, entertaining, informative, and engaging sessions. Lunch at Seattle University included.

Featuring inspirational keynote speaker nurse and musician Tad Worku, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CEN. Tadele (Tad) Worku is a Family Nurse Practitioner and accomplished musician. He blends science, storytelling, and music in his keynote experiences to inspire and engage audiences, emphasizing the importance of identity, purpose, and hope in leadership. His presentations are enriched by personal anecdotes and evidence-based insights. He aims to foster deep connections and equip participants with practical tools for personal and professional growth--empowering and reigniting their passion for nursing.

Additional presenters include WA nurse leaders

Dr. Antwinett O. Lee, EdD, MSN-CNS, RN; Christine Espina, DNP, MN, RN; Kawai Kaneali’i DNP, MSN-Ed, RN; Rebeca Allen, MN, RN; and Robin Narruhn, PhD, MN, BSN.

Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of health equity in nursing, develop practical skills to address disparities at individual and systemic levels, and increase their confidence in applying cultural humility and bias reduction strategies in patient care.

This activity has been submitted to Oregon Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Oregon Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.