These are challenging times for healthcare professionals and scientists, and for the people and communities we serve. Likewise, we are experiencing insights, innovation, and a deeper sense of community. As a member of the FNINR community, please know that you have been in my thoughts.
The work you do and the work you support are critical, and are more important now than ever. Many in our communities are on the frontlines engaging with COVID-19, others supporting direct care givers, and others devoted to discovering safe practices, and all of us committed to expanding our knowledge and transformation of healthy communities. FNINR is sharing your stories, stories of nurse scientists on the frontlines of the pandemic, advancing the health of communities. FNINR honors scientist heroes by telling their stories and by advocating for them at the federal level as we support the National Institute of Nursing Research.
The FNINR Board knows many are looking for ways to make a difference personally. Supporting FNINR's advocacy work is one way to help. Now is the time to stand with NINR and the advances they are making through nursing research. In this Year of the Nurse, I hope you will consider becoming a Friend of the Friends and honoring the work done at NINR and by nurse scientists across the nation.
Take care of yourself and stay healthy and safe during this time. Please know that you are a valuable part of the FNINR community and we have gratitude for your support.
Thank you,
Connie Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP
President, FNINR