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Daniel Edgar works as an emergency room staff nurse at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon , Pennsylvania . He is a U . S . Army veteran of the Persian Gulf War where he was first exposed to the medical field as a combat lifesaver . He holds an associate ’ s degree from Penn State University and a bachelor ’ s degree from Eastern Mennonite University . He graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College ’ s paramedic program ( 2000 ) and Excelsior College ’ s nursing program ( 2009 ). Daniel currently attends Capella University in pursuit of a Master ’ s in Nursing Education .
Disclosure Statement : The author of this article has no relevant financial relationships with any of the commercial companies mentioned in this article .
Message from the President ( continued )
craft a nimble , responsive , and future-oriented association . PSNA needs an organizational structure that aligns our strategies with the priorities that matter the most to our members .
To achieve this , we have created a Think Tank Task Force who is charged with formulating a plan to take us to the next level of greatness . At our annual meeting at Camelback Resort , a membership forum will be held from 3 to 5 pm to discuss the organization ’ s alignment strategies and structural framework .
In shaping the future of healthcare , nurses matter and so does your professional nurses association . PSNA represents all 219,000 nurses in PA . Celebrate the accomplishments of your fellow nurses and your professional association . Join me on December 9 to see and hear about the difference nurses make every day !
It has truly been an honor to serve you in this capacity . Thank you for this opportunity . I extend best wishes to the next PSNA president !
From my viewpoint of the nursing world and beyond – farewell as your president !
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