National Nurses Day is designated to fall on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, whose birthday was May 12, 1820, and she is looked to as the foundational philosopher of modern nursing (Costco Connection May/2020).

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National Nurses Week begins May 6 with National Nurses Day and culminates with International Nurses Day on May 12.  This is the most appropriate time to say thank you to not only nurses but all healthcare personnel for their tireless dedication at keeping us all safe and healthy.

Florence Nightingale was a trailblazing figure in nursing who greatly affected 19th and 20th-century policies for proper and life-saving medical care. She became known for her nightly hospital rounds to aid the wounded establishing her image as the “Lady with the Lamp.” Lady with the  Her Nightingale Home and Training School for Nurses in England formalized secular nursing education, and her basic concepts regarding nursing remain applicable today.

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During this period of intense medical challenge fighting COVID-19, we have an opportunity to acknowledge the heroic work nurses and other healthcare workers are performing.

So, as we celebrate National Nurses Day and National Nurses Week let’s take this opportunity and show our appreciation!