President's Message

Cresting the Wave Together

Abstract

We wanted to depict certain things when we chose our 16th National ORNAC Conference motto "Cresting the Wave". First, we wanted to depict the area where the conference was being hosted, and clearly, Nova Scotians have a fundamentally strong affiliation with the sea. Next, we wanted to symbolize a celebration of ORNAC's many accomplishments over the sixteen years of its existence. When one rides the crest of a wave, one has reached a pinnacle. ORNAC deserves recognition for reaching this pinnacle, by representing Perioperative Nursing so well; from the development and revisions of National Standards of Practice, to initiating and facilitating the National Certification process, to developing position statements, offering bursaries and awards to her members, supporting advanced roles, and promoting Perioperative Nursing at every opportunity. Finally, we wanted a symbol to congratulate Canadian perioperative Nurses for their commitment to the highest standards of surgical patient care, despite the enormous obstacles they have faced during massive changes in the Canadian Health Care System.