Today commences National Nurses Week, where we honor the care, compassion and dedication nurses provide to their patients and families every day. Take a moment this week to recognize a nurse that has made an impact in your life. Home Health Companions wants to thank our very own home health nurses that work so hard to provide exceptional care to our clients.
When was the first National Nurses Week?
President Richard Nixon chose to recognize the National Nurses Week in 1974 via a proclamation, and the main focus was to show the true importance of caregivers all over the country. In that same year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) declared May 12th Florence Nightingale’s birthday, International Nurses Day. Now every year, Nurses Week begins on May 6th and ends on May 12th Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence Nightingale was an English nurse named to be the founder of modern medicine and this holiday pays homage to the one that paved the way for so many nurses.
Why is National Nurses Week so important?
Nurses are on the frontline of care and there are not enough words to begin to thank them for their impact on the lives of so many. This Nurses Week show your appreciation by writing a handwritten note, providing lunch/dinner or giving small donations or gifts. These are just small tokens of gratitude and a way to recognize them for all their hard work and commitment to helping others get better and maintain a good health.
Thank You Nurses from Home Health Companions
We want to thank you for your hard work and the dedication you show when it comes to helping other people and serving the needs of clients. We know that the world would be a lot different and some of us wouldn’t be here without your hard work and commitment. We want to send a special thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Home Health Companions is always looking for more compassionate and dedicated nurses. See our latest home health nurse jobs and join our team!