The content was rich, the attendees a wealth of knowledge and culture. There is something about a gathering of nurses anyway. There is an unspoken bond, an understanding that cannot be shared with others out side of our profession. Our profession is a calling.
The networking is fascinating and so valuable both for professional and personal growth. How interesting to talk with nurses from all over the world. I met Lucy from Australia, Narda from Colombia, Liz and Donna from MDAnderson in Houston, JiaJia from China, Teresa from Panama, Sylvie from the UK, Jean from Rwanda, and so many more!
The days were chock full of sessions, 32 in all, running concurrently. Picking just 8 of them was difficult, and frustrating because there were so many wonderful sessions that had to be missed! There were one or two Plenary sessions, and general presentations in addition.
Listening to presentations on specific topics, on cancer treatments and nursing interventions, on studies done by nurses, statistics on all topics in various countries was fascinating. Nursing education and the promotion and elevation of Oncology nursing as a specialty was inspiring. Maintenance therapy for lung patients, and follow up with breast patients were discussed. My specialty, Nurse Navigation was a topic. Nurses in the US were familiar with the concept. Nurses in most other countries were not.
Posters on a myriad of topics were skillfully displayed. 
Closing ceremonies are about to begin. A gift of a wonderful week in time IN PANAMA!!
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