BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Novel Nurse Book Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A NOVEL NURSES BOOK CLUB MEETING\nThe Nebraska Nurses Association invites you to be part of our Novel Nurse Book Club a meaningful\, relaxed way to connect with fellow nurses while exploring stories that challenge\, inspire\, and spark thoughtful conversation. Every six weeks\, we dive into a new book that touches on themes of health care\, humanity\, ethics\, leadership\, and the lived experiences of those who care for others. Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for something new to try\, this is a welcoming space to learn\, reflect\, and share with colleagues across the state.Join Us - Wednesday\, March 10\, 2027\n7:00 to 8:30 pm (CST) on ZOOM\nFor ZOOM details\, watch your email or login to the member portal and follow the Novel Nurses Book Club link at the top of the welcome section.\n\n\n\n\nOur March Book: Complicit by Renda Knapp\n \nGet ready for a gripping medical thriller that explores the secrets hidden within the healthcare system and the courage it takes to speak up when something isn't right. The NNA Novel Nurse Book Club is excited to feature Complicit by Renda Knapp\, an OB-GYN physician whose medical expertise brings authenticity and depth to this suspenseful debut novel. The story follows Dr. Randi Jewell\, an OB-GYN in rural Appalachia who is struggling with the murder of her husband and the unexplained disappearance of her sister. When she agrees to help a pregnant teenager\, Nora\, she uncovers troubling connections between her patient's circumstances\, a suspicious surgical death\, and a dangerous cover-up within the institution where she works. As the stakes rise and her family is threatened\, Randi must confront a difficult question: What happens when staying silent makes you part of the problem?Why This Book Resonates With NursesNurses are often on the front lines of patient advocacy\, witnessing firsthand the importance of listening\, speaking up\, and ensuring that every patient receives safe\, compassionate care. Complicit explores themes that are deeply relevant to the nursing profession\, including ethical responsibility\, institutional accountability\, the courage to challenge the status quo\, and the consequences when patients' voices are dismissed. The novel invites us to reflect on the role each of us plays in creating a culture where concerns are heard\, vulnerable individuals are protected\, and doing the right thing matters even when it is difficult. Beyond its suspenseful plot\, this story offers an opportunity for meaningful conversations about the responsibilities we share as healthcare professionals and the importance of finding the courage to speak up.Join the Discussion With Author Renda Knapp!Our March book club meeting will be especially exciting because author Renda Knapp will be joining us to discuss Complicit and answer participants' questions! As a practicing OB-GYN with decades of clinical experience\, Knapp brings a unique perspective to the intersection of medicine\, storytelling\, and the challenges women face within healthcare. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the author about the inspiration behind her debut novel\, explore the issues woven throughout the story\, and ask questions about the characters\, themes\, and decisions that drive the plot.Join the Discussion on March 10\, 2027Mark your calendars for March 10\, 2027\, from 7:00 8:30 p.m. CST for what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. Complicit is scheduled for release on February 9\, 2027\, giving readers a month to get their copy and prepare for our conversation. Whether you are a returning member of the NNA Novel Nurse Book Club or joining us for the first time\, we welcome you to connect with fellow nurses through a shared love of reading and meaningful discussion. Read the book\, bring your questions\, and join us as we explore the power of patient advocacy\, the importance of speaking up\, and the responsibility we all share in protecting those who trust us with their care. We look forward to reading and connecting with you!\nAvailable on for purchase on Amazon! Click here to order!Questions? Contact: director@nebraskanurses.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


JOIN US FOR A NOVEL NURSES BOOK CLUB MEETING


The Nebraska Nurses Association invites you to be part of our Novel Nurse Book Club&mdash\;a meaningful\, relaxed way to connect with fellow nurses while exploring stories that challenge\, inspire\, and spark thoughtful conversation. Every six weeks\, we dive into a new book that touches on themes of health care\, humanity\, ethics\, leadership\, and the lived experiences of those who care for others. Whether you'\;re an avid reader or just looking for something new to try\, this is a welcoming space to learn\, reflect\, and share with colleagues across the state.

Join Us - Wednesday\, March 10\, 2027
7:00 to 8:30 pm (CST) on ZOOM


For ZOOM details\, watch your email or \;login to the member portal \;and follow the Novel Nurses Book Club link at the top of the welcome section.




Our March Book: Complicit \;by Renda Knapp


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Get ready for a gripping medical thriller that explores the secrets hidden within the healthcare system and the courage it takes to speak up when something isn'\;t right. The NNA Novel Nurse Book Club is excited to feature Complicit by Renda Knapp\, an OB-GYN physician whose medical expertise brings authenticity and depth to this suspenseful debut novel. The story follows Dr. Randi Jewell\, an OB-GYN in rural Appalachia who is struggling with the murder of her husband and the unexplained disappearance of her sister. When she agrees to help a pregnant teenager\, Nora\, she uncovers troubling connections between her patient'\;s circumstances\, a suspicious surgical death\, and a dangerous cover-up within the institution where she works. As the stakes rise and her family is threatened\, Randi must confront a difficult question: What happens when staying silent makes you part of the problem?

Why This Book Resonates With Nurses

Nurses are often on the front lines of patient advocacy\, witnessing firsthand the importance of listening\, speaking up\, and ensuring that every patient receives safe\, compassionate care. Complicit explores themes that are deeply relevant to the nursing profession\, including ethical responsibility\, institutional accountability\, the courage to challenge the status quo\, and the consequences when patients'\; voices are dismissed. The novel invites us to reflect on the role each of us plays in creating a culture where concerns are heard\, vulnerable individuals are protected\, and doing the right thing matters&mdash\;even when it is difficult. Beyond its suspenseful plot\, this story offers an opportunity for meaningful conversations about the responsibilities we share as healthcare professionals and the importance of finding the courage to speak up.

Join the Discussion With Author Renda Knapp!

Our March book club meeting will be especially exciting because author Renda Knapp will be joining us to discuss Complicit and answer participants'\; questions! As a practicing OB-GYN with decades of clinical experience\, Knapp brings a unique perspective to the intersection of medicine\, storytelling\, and the challenges women face within healthcare. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the author about the inspiration behind her debut novel\, explore the issues woven throughout the story\, and ask questions about the characters\, themes\, and decisions that drive the plot.

Join the Discussion on March 10\, 2027

Mark your calendars for March 10\, 2027\, from 7:00&ndash\;8:30 p.m. CST for what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. Complicit is scheduled for release on February 9\, 2027\, giving readers a month to get their copy and prepare for our conversation. Whether you are a returning member of the NNA Novel Nurse Book Club or joining us for the first time\, we welcome you to connect with fellow nurses through a shared love of reading and meaningful discussion. Read the book\, bring your questions\, and join us as we explore the power of patient advocacy\, the importance of speaking up\, and the responsibility we all share in protecting those who trust us with their care. We look forward to reading and connecting with you!


Available on for purchase on Amazon! \;Click here to order!

Questions? Contact: director@nebraskanurses.org



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