Whether we are introducing a program, a speaker, or an issue, our purpose is to convey information, spark interest, and create an attitude, preferably a positive one. Many of us tackle the challenge of introductions lightly, exerting no more time and energy than minimally necessary. Is this lack of preparation detrimental to our purpose? This article suggests that introductions can significantly affect the success of a gathering. Specific ways to enrich an introduction are presented.

Communication↗

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A rite of passage to certification.

Becoming certified through examination involves much more than correctly answering test questions. Before some of us are able to take the risk and apply to write the exam, a confrontation with personal issues may be necessary. This article describes one nurse's experience as she seeks the source of her fear, then moves through the examination encounter and finally uncovers serendipitous outcomes.

Adaptation, Psychological↗