Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing (Cover) 1 Inauguration Program for The Provisional Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and Academy Colleges of Nursing 12 May 2012 Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing (Inside Cover) 2 Hong Kong College of Cardiac Nursing 香港心臟護士專科學院 Hong Kong College of Community and Public Health Nursing 香港社區及公共健康護理學院 Hong Kong College of Critical Care Nursing 香港危重病護理學院 Hong Kong College of Education and Research in Nursing 香港護理教育及科研學院 Hong Kong College of Emergency Nursing 香港急症科護理學院 Hong Kong College of Gerontology Nursing 香港老年學護理專科學院 Hong Kong College of Medical Nursing 香港內科護理學院 Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing Hong Kong College of Mental Health Nursing 3 香港精神健康護理學院 Hong Kong College of Midwives 香港助產士學院 Hong Kong College of Nursing and Health Care Management Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Nursing 香港骨科護理學院 Hong Kong College of Paediatric Nursing 香港兒科護理學院 Hong Kong College of Perioperative Nursing 香港圍手術護理學院 Hong Kong College of Surgical Nursing 香港外科護理學院 Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing President Message 4 I am delighted to welcome you all here on this auspicious day of the inauguration of the Provisional Hong Kong Academy of Nursing (the “PHKAN”). It is my great pleasure to celebrate and witness together with you the inauguration of the Academy and its 14 specialty academy colleges, as well as the conferment of honorary/founding fellows and fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing. The aims of the PHKAN are: (1.) establish the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing as a statutory body to regulate the nursing profession; and (2.) enhance excellence in nursing service and health care in Hong Kong through promotion of specialist nursing education and practices. The actualization of the vision to establish an independent organization to regulate advanced specialty practice for the nursing profession started 6 years ago through the concerted efforts of nurse leaders, specialty nurses, and academics from different sectors. Leaders from all nursing specialties had worked day and night with their colleagues to complete the colossal task of accrediting the Academy Colleges and their fellows . My special thanks to our Secretariat and the Accreditation and Registration Teams who have laboured arduously under tight deadlines to complete the project on schedule and made this inauguration possible. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the honorary fellows, founding fellows, grandfather/grandmother fellows for their passion and significant contributions to the advancement of the nursing profession, and their tremendous support to the founding of PHKAN. I would also like to especially applaud Dr. C.H. Leong, our Patron, for his valuable guidance to the preparatory committee, and his vision and commitment to advance nursing practice and nursing education. My heartfelt thanks to the over 1,500 nurses and friends of nurses present here today - we could not have achieved this milestone without your enthusiastic support, endorsement and encouragement. I must also say thank you for allowing the opportunity, placing the trust and bestowing the honor on me to lead the founding of the PHKAN. I would like to share with you the meaning of the PHKAM emblem. Its many symbols remind us of our core values and the mission the Academy is set to achieve. - the “AN” logo at the centre stands for “Academy of Nursing”, the organization dedicated to the advancement of the nursing profession. It was used by the Preparatory Committee and is retained for use by the formal establishment. - the lamp at the top is the symbol of Florence Nightingale. As you would have already knew, today is International Nurses Day, also Florence Nightingale’s birthday. As the enduring symbol of the nursing profession, it represents Nightingale’s virtues - kindness, gentleness, courage, and Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing unswerving devotion to duty. It reminds the profession of its core values and society’s expectations of quality nursing care. The lamp is glowing, i.e. the values and standards are not 5 static – they advance along with the times. - the open book at the bottom represents the pursuit of knowledge. Through research and education, we have to constantly seek and apply new theories and technology to our practices. - the leaves signify life and growth, as well as connectivity - the collaboration among nursing specialties of the fourteen academy colleges. The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing is the professional association established to govern nursing practices in Hong Kong. It is set up with two key objectives: first, to help nurses; and second, to help those they serve. It is to lead growth and advancement of the nursing profession, and promote collaboration and solidarity among nurse specialties. Secondly, it promotes the highest professional, ethical and governance standards in partnership with the Government and other professional bodies to provide nursing services of excellence to the community. The PHKAN’s objectives can only be achieved if all of us - nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, academics, government officials, patient representatives in public or private hospitals - irrespective of our roles and responsibilities, work in close collaboration and devotion. This spirit of collaboration and fellowship was demonstrated in full force at the setting up of the PHKAN. I am confident that the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing, when formally established, will foster and promote this spirit to new heights. The PHKAN’s current priority is to establish the Academy as a statutory body and along with it, an ordinance enacted to empower the Academy to endow official accreditation to nursing professionals. Good progress has been made with the support and facilitation of the Government, other professional associations and the community. We are hopeful that the enactment process will start soon. The PHKAN is currently operating from a small office in the old nursing school at Princess Margaret Hospital. For the Academy to provide educational services and execute governance duties under its charter, a larger and more befitting facility will be required. In this regard, your support in any capacity, either financially or through volunteer efforts, will be vital for its realization. The inauguration of the PHKAN is just a first step in the long journey towards administering a statutory organization dedicated to advance the nursing profession for a better and healthier Hong Kong. I shall remain committed more than ever to supporting the Academy and serving the nursing profession. And I am confident that I shall have your enthusiastic support for us to reach the many milestones together. Dr. LUM Shun Sui, Susie President, The Provisional HK Academy of Nursing Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing Congratulatory Messages 6 On this special occasion marking International Nurses Day, I am pleased to pay tribute to all nurses in Hong Kong and to warmly congratulate the Provisional Hong Kong Academy of Nursing on its inauguration. Over many decades Hong Kong has developed a highly efficient and world-class healthcare system which provides accessible and affordable healthcare to the entire community. Thanks to the diligence and devotion of our nurses and all sectors of the healthcare profession, Hong Kong has made extraordinary advances in public health. Our city is consistently ranked among the best in the world in major health indicators such as life expectancy and infant mortality. The selfless dedication and commitment of our nurses had helped to ease the pain of patients, bring comfort to families in distress, and win the trust and respect of our community. As we recognize the contributions of nurses around the world, I am pleased to note that the more than 40,000 nurses in Hong Kong make up the largest sector of our city’s healthcare workforce. The inauguration of the Provisional Hong Kong Academy of Nursing is further evidence of the profession’s aspirations to improve and expand through continuing education and promoting excellence. I am confident that our nurses will keep pace with the ever-changing healthcare needs of our society and I wish you all every success in your careers. Mr. LEUNG Chun Ying, GBM, GBS, JP Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing The twelfth of May truly marks a special occasion for nurses as it is the International Nurses Day and 7 anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. As from this year onwards, it will also be a day to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the development of the nursing profession in Hong Kong. The inauguration of the Provisional Hong Kong Academy of Nursing is a result of years of hard work and commitment, communication and consensus building among nurses and other healthcare professions. To all of you who advocate the continuing development and advancement of the nursing profession, who strive to maintain and uphold professional standards of nurses, and who work for the betterment of our healthcare system, you deserve praise and recognition for your accomplishments. I am pleased to offer my heartfelt congratulations to the Provisional Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and to send you my best wishes for future development. Dr. Hon CHOW Yat Ngok, York, GBS, JP Secretary for Food and Health 對護士而言，5月12是一個特別的日子﹔這不僅是國際護士日及南丁格爾的出生紀念日，從今年 起，5月12日還成為香港護士專業發展里程碑上值得慶祝的一天。臨時香港護理專科學院在今天 正式成立，這是大家多年辛勤工作和付出，以及在護士及其他醫護行業人員良好溝通的成果。 這都是得來不易的，實在令不少人感到驕傲。我衷心感謝您們為護理專業進步和發展作的貢獻， 致力保持和維護護士專業水平，及不斷為改善我們的醫療系統而付出。我很高興有機會在此衷 心祝賀臨時香港護理專科學院的開幕，並祝願您們的發展順利。 食物及衛生局 局長 周一嶽 Inauguration of the Provisional HK Academy of Nursing I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to the establishment of the Provisional Hong 8 Kong Academy of Nursing (PHKAN) and the conferment of over 1500 Fellows on 12 May 2012! I had the privilege to witness the historical pathway of the formation of the PHKAN since the initial effort that started in 2002. A group of dedicated nurse leaders in Hong Kong have been working diligently and faithfully to achieve a common goal, that is, the establishment of a HKAN (Hong Kong Academy of Nursing) with statutory status.