Dear members,

I have the honor of serving as your President of Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association for the 2024-2026 term. It is an honor and privilege to lead such a prestigious association. I would like to express my gratitude to Tang Sze Kit, who served as President from 2022-2024, and last term’s board members for their exceptional leadership in advancing our HKPNA and elevating its recognition in healthcare industry and community. I am also excited to welcome the new board members who I am certain will successfully continue the momentum of their predecessors. This association, as most of you know, was born in 2000 and it has grown to what we are today. We have had, and will continue to promote quality health care for children and their families and to serve as children’s advocate. In reflecting on our association’s two decades, I see how our members’ invaluable contributions not only to promote health care for children and their families, but also promote interest and professional growth for paediatric nurses which we must carry forward.

Nursing is a profession that requires not only knowledge and skills but also compassion and empathy. I share this quote from the website of the American Nurses Association: Due to the vast range of specialisms and complex skills in the nursing profession, each nurse will have specific strengths, passions, and expertise (ANA,2023). After COVID-19 pandemic, it molded all nurses to be more efficient and resilient. Your dedication and unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of your patients and their families is an incredible strength of the nursing profession.

This year, we would like to recruit more young generation to join our association. They are creative and innovative which can bring our association to a new chapter. If your colleagues are not our member, I strongly encourage you to invite them to join. We will be planning all our events for this new term and will keep you informed along the way. I strongly encourage you to visit our website and Facebook periodically for updates. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to achieving great milestones together. In closing, I extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your dedication, compassion and resilience. Let us continue to stand together and work towards a brighter future for the nursing profession. If you have something you want to share, publish or talk about, please reach out. I would be delighted to hear from you. Wishing you a fulfilling and rewarding experience with the Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association.

Eunice Sau Yee LAU,
President (2024-2026)