HNA 2nd National Nursing Conference - kwv txhiaj qhua HNA
This is kwv txhiaj is to elevate HNA leadership and to empower Hmong nurses to continue to thrive for the next 1000 years.
Brief Summary of Hmong Folksong English Translation below:
STANZA 1
My hmong brothers and sisters, 50 years ago, our parents would brew herbal for us when we fell ill. For our illness to dissipate into dust, in order for our heart to beat again, and regain our strength. So that our hmong sons and
daughters will not develop diarrhea or headaches, to sustain good health and a healthy spirit to perform daily duties diligently. Our parents would pick herbal medicine to massage the pain from head to toes, use needles to puncture fingers, toes to relieve pressure. To expel blood, drain cysts and abscess, for our hmong sons and daughters to be in
good health, energized, smile happily as we join others.
STANZA 2
You and I are blessed to have come to this country for the opportunity to learn and be educated amongst others, to
have obtained a medical profession in caring for the sick. When we are sick, we can stay and be treated in a glass
building , where blood tests can be performed and fluid is given to restore life. We are prescribed medication to
combat our illnesses, where prognosis is detailed with no worries. When sick, we can rest assured and sleep well in
a facility. Where blood is drawn for testing, x-rays are done to determine if the cause of the illness is related to
circulation, bone or muscular. We are prescribed medications to fight the illness, to keep from sight never to be seen.
To awaken our life source.
STANZA 3
Our Hmong men and women professionals have formed the Hmong Nurse Association, to acknowledge and recognize to unified and bring together Hmong sons and daughters to learn Hmong traditions and ways, to empower
the Hmong name. For the Hmong nurse association’s mission remains to infinity. We have formed the Hmong Nurse Association to hold in high esteem, in order to bring together our Hmong professionals, to stand strong and undivided. To discuss Hmong history and remember Hmong nurses, and leaders. In hope that the Hmong nurse
association’s growth is respected by everyone.
STANZA 4
This is a great year, our father general VangPao has poured his grace onto us on earth. Hmong Nurse Association has
widened its vision, firm as stone and strong as celestial pole. For Hmong professionals' sons and daughters to secure
official posts and win debates like thunder clap on the overcast sky, to secure leadership roles, have powerful voices, and win competitions like lightning strikes a new sky, Hmong Nurse Association to thrive for hundreds of years
ahead.
CONCLUSION
Contention, like a script, singing this poem in hopes to motivate our Hmong sons and daughters nurses to be well,
for knowledge to fill our minds, intelligence in our hearts, next year around this time, may we convey jointly to
teach one another new learnt skills.