Each year National Nurses Week kicks off on May 6, Nurses Day. The week commences on May 12th on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The theme for National Nurses Week 2016 is “Culture of Safety: It Starts With YOU”. This year's theme honors the contributions nurses make every day to the safety and collaboration in healthcare.
The theme is an important part of the American Nurses Association’s campaign to assist nurses in achieving a culture of safety through webinars and educational opportunities. Consider thanking nurses with gift cards this year! National Nurses week also acknowledges the commitment, compassion, and care that nurshttps://nursing.vanderbilt.edu/news/florence-nightingale-pledge/es display in their practice and profession. The theme is an important part of the ANA's promotion and advocation for the rights, health, and safety of nurses and their patients.
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
"This modified “Hippocratic Oath” was written in 1893 by Mrs. Lystra E. Gretter and a Committee for the Farrand Training School for Nurses in Detroit, MI. It was called the Florence Nightingale Pledge as a token of esteem for the founder of modern nursing."
Click here to read the pledge.
National Nurses Week 2016 Free Webinar
This year the ANA developed a 2016 National Nurses Week webinar for nurses,
“Culturally Congruent Care: Why Diversity Makes a Difference”. This 60-minute exclusive live event, will outline how you can provide culturally congruent care; reflect on understanding the values and beliefs you bring to your patient-nurse relationship; and identify knowledge, skills, and evidence-based tools you need to support culturally congruent care in your nursing environment. This webinar is
Tuesday, May 10th at 1:00PM
A Brief History of Nurses Week
Check out the following infographic from Tafford Uniforms for a brief look into the history of National Nurses Week!
Infographic courtesy of Tafford.com
The ANA has supported the nursing profession since 1896. State and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent healthcare companies are supported and encouraged to recognize and celebrate nurses during this week.
Consider gift cards when it comes to thanking those special nurses in your life! Great brands like CVS Pharmacy® make the perfect gift!
