National Nurses Week
Each year in May, the world celebrates the holiday of National Nurses Week. Originally started back in 1953 when President Eisenhower received a proposal from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare’s Dorothy Sutherland, wanting to proclaim a day in October as Nurse Day. Even though the declaration was not made, it led to the eventual celebration of a day in May.
Now celebrated on May 12 because it was Florence Nightingales birthday, the world shows its appreciation to nurses around the globe. Anyone who has ever been to the hospital knows the importance of Nurses. Their care and knowledge helps to save lives and also increases the welfare of their patients. I wanted to send out a big thank you from me and my family to this dedicated group of professionals.