From the Desk of the Chief Nurse
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
Chief Nurse, Wolters Kluwer, Health Learning, Research & Practice
The word courageous is defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Courage is exactly what you have been building and practicing each day as you care for your patients in your communities. In the past 3 years, I’ve witnessed more courage than ever before while working alongside fellow nurses. We’ll need to muster up some more courage in 2023. In healthcare, we have learned that doing things the way we always have, won’t work. This new year will require innovation, fortitude, and perseverance towards change. Read more.