Nursing Leaders

Florence Nightingale's birthday and the celebration of nurse's week has me thinking about nursing leaders. Although I recognize and respect acknowledged leaders I also believe that there are many nurses who are unrecognized leaders; nurses who practice in all areas of nursing and through their dedication and commitment qualify for this honor. These heroes and heroines practice and dispense nursing wisdom in many ways and make an impact in all they do. This is the essence of our profession.
Take a moment to reflect on these thoughts and thank a leader you know personally. Even better, recognize the leader in yourself.