President's View

Our world is always changing. According to a character in the 1980 novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior, the secret of change is to focus all your energy on building the new, not on fighting the old. 

One of the privileges of being  RNAO president is the chance to connect with members where they work or live. I met enthusiastic groups of RNs, NPs and nursing students during the fall tour, which the CEO and president take part in each year. 

Each year at this time, the energy at RNAO home office is at its peak intensity as staff work hard helping you to renew your membership and introducing new members to the numerous benefits the association offers.

Membership in RNAO is something I have valued ever since I joined 30 years ago. 

On or before June 7, we go to the polls to elect a new provincial government. I consider my right to vote an immense privilege and a serious responsibility.

It’s hard to believe this is my final column as your president. When I reflect back on the past two years, that old adage “...time flies when you’re having fun…” rings so true. It has been an exhilarating experience representing the association on your behalf. It has also been an immense privilege, personally and professionally.

In the last issue of the journal,  I hinted that I like to describe myself as a servant leader.

It is a privilege and honour to serve as RNAO’s 55th president. When Carol Timmings passed the ceremonial gavel to me during RNAO’s annual general meeting (AGM), I pledged to support, serve and advocate. That is my motto for my presidency.