President’s Message

May 8, 2026

I wanted to take this time to wish all of you a Happy Nurse’s Week. Whether you are a clinician, educator, administrator, researcher or other nursing expert, please take a moment to celebrate YOU and what you bring to this amazing profession. Have a coffee with a friend. Take a break from the rushing around and go to the spa or read a book. Meet some colleagues for Happy Hour. Nursing life can be tough, so reach out to your peers and colleagues if you need a sounding board. Be the motivator for a student just beginning the educational track to become YOU! This is the time to recharge and keep being all that you can be. Your families and patients appreciate it SOOO much.

Additionally, for those who are also mothers, Happy Mother’s Day to you this weekend. It’s an extra special day. Spend time with your family. Let them shower you with kindness and love. Soak it in. You are their world. Remind yourself how precious life is.

Lastly, let’s continue to make SPCN an organization for all cardiac nurses caring for those with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the world. Please invite colleagues, friends, and nursing acquaintances to benefit from this organization. The more we share, the more we all benefit.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do each and every day as a nurse (and mother).

Respectfully,

President’s Message