Happy NPD Week to all you exceptional nursing professional development practitioners and PD Associates out there! Every year, I am thrilled for this week to roll around. It's a necessary pause for us to recognize and celebrate the magnificent impact we have on the wellbeing of our communities.

Our continued growth of ANPD membership (8,000 members and counting!) is a testament to the passion and dedication each of you bring to the profession every day and that fills me with immense pride. But what makes me even more proud is seeing your unwavering support for each other, the generous sharing of resources and best practices, and the effort to uphold our high standards to better patient and organization outcomes. We are inarguably stronger together and I hope you feel as invigorated as I do, being part of this thriving community.

Now, let's hit pause to celebrate. I encourage you to make the most of NPD Week by taking some time to unwind with your colleagues and reflect on what you've accomplished together this year.

Send a note to show your appreciation to someone, boast about your NPD practice on social media, or invest in your professional development by purchasing a discounted resource.

This week, I’ll be celebrating each and every one of you for your contribution to the success and growth of our profession and our community.

Let's make this NPD Week a memorable one! Thank you for all that you do, and here's to continued growth, learning, and excellence.