Nurses Week
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National Nurses Week takes place
from Thursday, May 6 to Wednesday,
May 12. It’s a week each year
to honor the commitment, dedication,
and hard work of those in the nursing
profession.
This year, honoring our nurses is
more important than ever. They are
risking their lives on the front line every
day, helping fi ght the coronavirus
pandemic.
The fi rst National Nurses Week occurred
in October 1954 and commemorated
the hundredth anniversary of
Florence Nightingale’s work during
the Crimean War, where she selfl essly
tended to wounded soldiers. Nightingale
was a famous British nurse who
fought to improve conditions for the
sick and whose advocacy set the standard
for modern nursing today. In 1982,
President Reagan declared May 6
National Recognition Day for Nurses.
Then, in 1990, the American Nurses
Association extended that day into a
week of celebrations, culminating on
Nightingale’s birthday on May 12.
Here’s how to celebrate:
Show support on social media
Take a moment to write about a
nurse that inspires you or why you are
celebrating Nurses Week in general.
You can share the post on Facebook,
Instagram, or Twitter and tag nurses
so they see it! These words of encouragement
can go a long way for a nurse
working long hours to know that they
are appreciated. #NursesWeek2021
Donate to a nursing nonprofi t
There are several places throughout
New York City where you can donate
to help support your local nurses.
In addition to donating to your local
hospital, donations can be made to
organizations such as NYC Healthcare
Heroes Initiative by Robin Hood Foundation
and Visiting Nurse Service of
New York.
Send a gift
Hand-written cards, food donations,
or other gifts are all nice ways to
show nurses your appreciation! If you
know a nurse personally, buy them
their favorite snack or offer to grab
them coffee before their shift.
If not, several hospitals have staff
members that handle donations. To arrange
one at NewYork-Presbyterian,
you can email them at healthcareheroes@
nyp.org.
Courtesy of Long Island Press
How to celebrate nurses
for National Nurses Week
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