Keltner Reflects On Nurses WeekNHS Dean Bette Keltner sent out the following note to the faculty of the Department of Nursing at the School of Nursing & Health Studies. In it, she reflects upon the profession of nursing in light of National Nurses Week, celebrated from May 6-12, 2007.
Dear Colleagues: I wish you a happy National Nurses Week, celebrated from May 6 until May 12--the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Nightingale made the important observation, "Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach anything better." Her words capture the spirit of innovation that animates our profession. We face the future of health care in the classroom, the clinic, and the community. In our professional careers, we work to improve the health and well-being of the public: individuals, families, and communities. The tools and technology of health care always change. Yet we consistently embrace, in Georgetown's Catholic, Jesuit tradition, the commitment of caring for the whole person--mind, body, and spirit. As teachers, we ensure that the next generation of nurses has received rigorous training, as well as a grounding in compassionate care. Indicators such as our perfect NCLEX pass rate and our rankings reveal our strength and our potential. As faculty, we share our expertise on critical health issues with the world’s citizens. I remain grateful for all that you do. I thank Professor Michael Relf for his distinguished leadership of the Department of Nursing, as well as our program directors and faculty. Do enjoy the celebration of achievement this coming week. Sincerely,
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