President’s Message

Abstract

Dear Colleagues, Coming to the end of spring, for me, translates into thoughts of a relaxing vacation with a good book or two in hand. For some of us the setting is the Jersey Shore, for others backpacking in the Sierras of California or bringing in the salmon in Alaska; and what about that quiet little lake in Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota that beckons us to its shores. Each provides time away-time to recharge our batteries. It transports us away from the demands of the everyday, encourages us to be with our thoughts, and to consider future possibilities. We all need that time to rejuvenate physically, mentally, and spiritually. Similarly, with our family-the Transcultural Nursing Society-we need to take that time to reflect on future endeavors such as becoming an associate member with the United Nations, creating online educational opportunities, and including more ethnicities to the Cultural Perspectives app, which are three areas that communicate our commitment to the Transcultural Nursing Society mission and goals. Similar to every organization, we need to see movement and growth, energy, and enthusiasm. We are consistently moving in a forward direction. So take time this summer to rest and rejuvenate. Reflect on your many, and I am sure there are many, accomplishments over the past year. You have met challenges in unexpected ways. You have inspired others to join in the movement toward providing cultural care that as our founder said "fits with and is beneficial to the patient, family, and community." Join us as we venture forward to achieve our goals and objectives. You are unique. There is no one like you. We need your participation. Together we are creative and visionary. The path before us beckons! Namasté