Indianapolis was a very special AONE meeting, where several readers of NAQ thanked me for this editorial on Aging. Thank you to so many faithful, diligent readers for responding to our Quick Poll. I am pleased to inform you that the number one topic is Expanded Leadership Roles for CNOs and we will be working on adding this to our Upcoming Issue Topics. Since the NAQ board usually meets during AONE, we have many creative ideas to stimulate your reading and writing. After all, NAQ is about you. You will soon notice a new tagline under the NAQ title on the cover, as the board, with the best innovative leaders, decided to keep NAQ as the title, but enhance the meaning to include the future. We are always looking ahead to present the very best of transformational developments in healthcare leadership and management.
From me to you, May is International Nurses’ month and you are the best, most dedicated, trusted leaders of the largest healthcare workforce. While you may be under continuous stress, I hope you will take time to care for yourselves, so you are better able to care for your staff and personal family. Celebrate who you are, first and foremost, and know that each day your efforts bring an improved professional practice environment and the best patient centered care that nursing can provide. NAQ will continue to strive for visionary leadership, inclusiveness, flexibility, partnership and achievement as the values espoused by the International Council of Nurses.
Barbara J. Brown, EdD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, Editor-in-Chief