As we celebrate Nursing Week May 12 to 18, 2025, I want to take a moment to recognize each and every one of you. PeriAnesthesia nurses are essential to the patient journey, providing unique skilled, compassionate care during some of the most critical moments. This year’s OPANA’s Nursing Week theme for 2025 is “Changing Lives. Shaping the Future” and truly reflects the vital role we play not just at the bedside, but leading innovation, advocacy, and education within healthcare. Your unwavering dedication, expertise, and heart make a real difference every single day, and that deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated! You DESERVE IT!

-- Ingrid Daley, President