So much to do, and it was fun!

Today was the first full day of the Congress, and there was so much to do! STTI President Karen Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, gave a warm welcome at the opening plenary, which was followed by a very thought-provoking presentation by Patricia Mary Davidson, RN, BA, MEd, PhD, FRCNA, from Australia’s University of Technology Sydney, regarding integration of policy, practice and research. The special sessions, symposia, exhibits, oral and poster presentations all launched today, as well. We were busy, but it was fun, interesting and diverse.

Late in the afternoon, there was a special induction ceremony for many of our very accomplished nurse colleagues from around the world, and it included the induction of an honorary member, Gladys McGarey, a primary care physician who is considered the “mother of holistic medicine.” After the induction ceremony, everyone seemed to enjoy relaxing with food and drink, friends and colleagues at a Welcome to Cancún reception and, for the inductees, a Welcome to STTI reception.

After such a full day, it was time to enjoy a walk along the ocean front with the soft evening breeze, as some of our new friends did, or just sit with your feet in the warm water of the pool, enjoying the distant sounds of laughter and fun at the nearby cabana. Ah ...  

President Karen Morin welcomes Congress attendees.

Patricia Mary Davidson speaks at opening plenary.

Enjoying the poster sessions

More poster sessions

International induction ceremony

Gladys McGarey, "mother of holistic medicine," is

inducted as an honorary member of STTI.

After the induction, attendees relax at receptions.

Enjoying the Caribbean's soft evening breezes.

Relaxing at the pool at the end of a busy day.

Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, BSN, RN
Director, Education and Leadership


For Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL), published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.