Nursing Week is celebrated each year in recognition of the dedication and achievements of the nursing profession. The International Council of Nurses in 1971 designated May 12th as International Nurses Day – formally recognizing Florence Nightingale’s (Lady with the Lamp) birthday and her advocacy to have nursing recognized as a profession. In 1985, the federal government proclaimed the second week of May as National Nursing Week in Canada.
The National Nursing Week theme for 2012 “Nursing - The Health of Our Nation” speaks to the positive impact nurses make to the lives and well-being of Canadians. Nursing Week gives nurses across the world the chance to celebrate how they keep Nightingale’s work alive by advocating for policies that keep people healthy, and care for them when they’re ill.
At CKHA we have over 600 nurses in various roles, contributing to the health care system through their work in direct practice, education, administration, research, and policy development in a wide array of settings. They coordinate health care, deliver direct services, and support clients in their self-care decisions and actions in health, illness, injury and disability in all stages of life. Nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for clients, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers.
During the week of May 7, CKHA will celebrate and pay tribute to nurses with a Wellness Expo for Nursing, an opportunity to view a webinar on the Patient Experience with Dr. Ben Chan, participate in College of Nurses Quality Assurance discussion, tour local officials, enjoy an ice cream bar, and present the Compassionate Care Giver Award.
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance we are extremely fortunate to have nursing staff that continue to make a difference, and who exemplify our Vision: An Exceptional Community Hospital, Setting Standards – Exceeding Expectations.
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