Kacie Salas, BSN, RN, NC-BC
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Kacie Salas, BSN, RN, NC-BC

Kacie's experience spans 20 years on night shift in critical care public health and rural healthcare. Her personal and professional experiences with grief, loss, cumulative trauma, and addiction provide a unique perspective on post-traumatic growth that enables her to hold space for those who are sober, sober curious, navigating addition and supporting those through diversion. As Director of Sobriety Support, Kacie facilities daily sober check in's and monthly groups through Debriefing the Front Lines Scholarship-Based Sobriety Support Program

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Clinical Realities: Mental Health Diagnoses in the Nursing Profession

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
8:30 am
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
8:30 am
Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Founder, CEO @ Operation Happy Nurse
Samuel Calvin, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor @ Ember Wellness Services
Samantha Wall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theraspace Blog Editor @ Operation Happy Nurse
Tara Kosmas, MSN, RN, NC-BC, CHSE
SOAR Founding Executive Director @ Debriefing the Front Lines

A candid panel discussion exploring the common mental health diagnoses among nurses—including anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD. Mental health professionals will break down each condition, share signs to look for, and offer guidance on when and how to seek safe, effective support.