Words of Wisdom
My Fellow Collaborators, Throughout our organization, each of us plays a vital role in address- ing the nursing shortage by building a relevantly skilled, readily available nursing workforce, representative of the communities they serve. In my role as chief financial officer, I help steward our shared mission by ensuring the resources are in place to support our learners and our collective efforts. All equally weighed, each of our contributions within the organization allows us to strive for a better world. Stoic philosopher Seneca once said, “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” In my career, I’ve found that to be just as true today as it was when I first began as a young accountant. During the challenging moments we face, kindly remember that we must pause and gather infor-
mation so that we can seek under- standing and lead with clarity and positive intentions. Our values inspire and motivate me daily, and I know that when we empower one another to listen and learn, we strengthen our abil- ity to fulfill our mission, purpose, and pathway. Staying curious and gaining clarity is key. To me, our greatest strength as an organization is our culture. When we stay rooted in that strength, we’re able to push for- ward, advancing remote nursing education and tackling challenges that once seemed impossible. As we continue toward our shared goals, we must understand our place within the Core 7 and how it applies to each of our roles. The Core 7 is the engine that
drives what we do at Nightingale, and embracing it gives each of us a guiding path to approach challenges as opportunities to learn, deepen our insight, and fuel our growth as individuals in and outside of the organization. Looking ahead, one of my priorities is to help reshape the face of employment. It’s an exciting time to be a part of an organization that is redefining the workplace and building a culture rooted in trust. We approach this work in many ways — all rooted in our core values — and I know that by each of us owning our duty to building this framework, we will create an impact that can achieve far more than we can imagine. I’m excited to see what we accomplish together.
Warm regards, Thomas Reams
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