National Nurses Week is May 6-12

Editor's Note

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, with May 12 celebrated as International Nurses Day in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. This year’s theme is “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.”

The American Nurses Association has a resource tool kit, merchandise, a free webinar, and more for celebrating the week.

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