President’s Message Midst COVID 19

Yvonne Pellerin DNP, RN, NE-BC, FACHE

Colleagues,

Baton Rouge District Nurses Association (BRDNA) is 104 years old and continues to foster high standards of nursing and a focus on improving the health of Louisiana Citizens. We have over 350 members and serve 9 parishes! BRDNA provides relevant education, scholarship, member meetings and an annual Celebrate Nursing Banquet. I would encourage nurses to join their local association to help develop the professional and political side of their nursing career.

The nursing week theme is one that we can carry with us all year, “Rooted in Strength”. An evergreen tree like our beloved Live Oak is an example of being rooted in strength. Never before have we experienced disruption to the magnitude we have the last few years leading to catastrophic loss, but we are an evergreen displaying resilience and enduring in this time of great need. Nurses remain trusted advocates for patients and families ensuring quality care and services. Nurses work to minimize social disparities as we serve all people. Nurses are evergreens, enduring, and resilient.

Thank you BRDNA for 2022 a year we will demonstrate with the evergreen!

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