American College of Nurse Practitioners Celebrates National Nurses Week
Posted over 13 years ago by Stanley F Whittaker
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ACNP Celebrates National Nurses Week 2012
On behalf of the American College of Nurse Practitioners, I would like to acknowledge our appreciation for nurse practitioners across the nation who work in a variety of settings. These dedicated health care professionals do so much to care for patients and to advance the highest quality of patient care. We thank you for all you do. -ACNP President, Jill Olmstead, MSN, NP-C National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The American College of Nurse Practitioners would like to take this time to celebrate and thank all of the nurses around the country for their unequaled dedication and care. See more acknowledgement and thanks below from friends of nursing around the country and around the world. HHS: Nurses answer the call to expand access to care U.S. Secretary of Health Kathleen Sebelius, and HRSA Administrator Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, say thank you to nurses for their dedication to making accessible health care to all a reality.
White House Office Hours: Chat with one of highest ranking nurses in US government On Monday May 7, 2012 at 3:30 pm ET, you can get your questions answered by Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, and one of the highest ranking nurse in the federal government. It's all part of the White House's acknowledgement of National Nurses Week, and the work nurses' do to improve care.
International Council of Nurses: Nurses around the world make a difference As the voice of nurses globally, the ICN chose the theme "Closing the gap: From evidence to action" to highlight International Nurses Day on May 12. Download a free poster and action kit for ensuring that evidence becomes practice for the best health care in the world.For nurses week, use #NursesWeek on Twitter to show the incredible impact nurses make. For more suggestions on how to celebrate National Nurses Week, visit www.nursingworld.org and click on National Nurses Week 2012. For nurses week, use #NursesWeek on Twitter to show the incredible impact nurses make. |
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