- APNA's first conference which epitomised the dynamic, optimistic membership we work with.
- rigorous debate about nursing roles in general practice/primary health care, including nurse practitioner roles - especially being part of a wider group of nursing colleagues developing a unified voice.
- engaging with the different stakeholders around general practice and nursing
- continuing to serve a wonderful, visionary and considered Board who are open to my ideas but willing to reject those that should be rejected
- answering calls from members most days of the working week who never fail to impress with their sensibility, passion and concern for the community
- getting to see all the Best Practice Award applications and then see the winners and runners up on the night
- seeing the development of the Primary Times publication under the very capable and dedicated hands of Val McKenzie and the rest of the Editorial Board
- moving to our new premises
- the ongoing enthusiasm and commitment of APNA staff where I know I can leave so much in their capable hands and it gets done!
I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, refreshing yourselves for what promises to be a huge year for nurses in general practice and in primary health care more broadly. Have one on me!
