Visna Hosts Power of Nurses Convention
The Virgin Islands Nurses Association (VISNA) convened nurses, students, health professionals and community partners for a three-day Power of Nurses Convention focused on inspiration, collaboration and professional development. VISNA President Dr Suzette Lettsome called the event transformative and said the association will build on the momentum to expand outreach, training and partnerships across the health sector.
The Virgin Islands Nurses Association (VISNA) brought together nurses, nursing students, health professionals and community partners for a three-day Power of Nurses Convention aimed at celebrating the profession and strengthening healthcare across the islands. According to a VISNA press release, the convention highlighted the vital role nurses play in shaping health outcomes in the US Virgin Islands and provided a platform for professional development, networking and community engagement.
Attendees participated in sessions designed to inspire leadership, share best practices and explore ways to improve patient care and public health programs. VISNA President Dr Suzette Lettsome described the gathering as “nothing short of transformative.” In the statement she said: “Our nurses, students and partners came together in a spirit of unity and left inspired to lead with greater strength.
The conversations we shared lit a fire of purpose and reminded us that the future of healthcare in the Virgin Islands is bright and within our grasp.” Dr Lettsome also praised the association’s members for their dedication, saying the convention revealed the “true power of nurses” — their ability to unite, inspire and drive meaningful change.
She said the energy, vision and passion emerging from the event will guide efforts to build a stronger, more visible VISNA brand for the Virgin Islands and beyond. VISNA plans to capitalise on the convention’s momentum by expanding outreach programmes, increasing professional development opportunities and deepening partnerships across the healthcare sector and the wider community.
Those initiatives are intended to support workforce development, improve clinical practice and enhance public health preparedness. For residents of the British Virgin Islands, the convention has regional relevance. Stronger professional networks in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands can lead to improved emergency response coordination, shared training opportunities and broader knowledge exchange among Caribbean nursing communities.
Local nurses and health employers may find benefits from closer collaboration on continuing education, disaster readiness and patient-care protocols. VISNA said it will communicate upcoming programmes and partnership opportunities as plans develop. Nurses, students and community organisations interested in collaborating or accessing professional development should watch for VISNA announcements and consider reaching out to the association to learn about future events and resources.
Primary source: VINO