On May 6th every year National Nurses Day is celebrated. It's important to raise awareness of the role nurses play in society. This day also marks the beginning of Nurses week, ending May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. How do people celebrate?
On National Nurses Day celebrations and receptions are held across the United States to honor the work of nurses. Among the most popular activities are banquets, state and city proclamations, and seminars. Many nurses receive gifts or flowers from friends, family members, or patients.
Background
May 12, the final day of National Nurses Week, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). The English nurse became known as the founder of professional nursing, especially due to her pioneering work during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Due to her habit of making rounds at night, Nightingale became known as "The Lady with the Lamp".
National Nurses Week was first observed in October 1954, the 100th anniversary of Nightingale's mission to Crimea. May 6 was introduced as the date for the observance in 1982.
Recognize your nursing staff during National Nurses Week:
Custom T-Shirts and Unique Gifts
Fruit Baskets
Thank You Cookies
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