National Nurses Day

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2021 Date	May 6, 2021
2022 Date	May 6, 2022

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National Nurses Day in 2021

Thursday, May 6

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National Nurses Day History

National Nurses Day seeks to raise awareness about the contributions of nurses everywhere. This day aims to acknowledge and recognize their efforts. This day serves as the beginning of National Nurses Week, a week-long observance taking place from May 6th to May 12th. This day also serves to commemorate Florence Nightingale, a renowned nurse who was a pioneer in the world of nursing. Her contributions in the Crimean war and in establishing nursing schools led to the adoption of the Nightingale Pledge in the US. It is a statement of ethics and principles of the nursing profession.

National Nurses Day was established in 1965 by the International Council of Nurses. It was officially recognized in the United States in 1982 by US President Ronald Reagan. It is observed annually on May 6th.

Top Tweets for National Nurses Day

It’s National Nurses Day. I’m a nurse — I know the exhaustion after a 16-hour shift, what it’s like to get yelled at while working, how much we give of ourselves to care for others. Kindness goes a long way. Drop a message of support to our nurses ⬇️
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) May 6, 2021

Today is National Nurses Day. Nurses are leading the charge in our fight against #COVID19. TX is returning to normalcy because of all that you do. On behalf of TX, I want to say THANK YOU. https://t.co/ZdPr7tNDtm
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 6, 2021

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— Dayna (@daynalove28) May 6, 2021

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National Nurses Day Facts

The theme for National Nurses Day in 2021 was Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare.
According to the International Council of Nurses, the global nursing workforce was estimated at 27.8 million as of 2020.
According to the International Council of Nurses, as of the end of 2020, more than 1.6 million healthcare workers across 34 countries had been infected by COVID-19.
According to teach.com, the average salary for rRegistered nurses in the US was $75,510. to 2018 BLS data.

National Nurses Day Top Events and Things to Do

Show your local nurses and healthcare workers support and appreciation. They have been working tirelessly during the Coivd-19 pandemic. Get them a gift basket or write them a thank-you note.
Explore case studies that highlight the dedication of nurses.
Watch a touching Nurses Day video. RCN Ambassador Emilia Clarke recites Michael Rosen’s 2008 poem, These are the hands.
Watch a movie or documentary that focuses on the nursing profession. Here are our suggestions:
The American Nurse (2014)
Nurses: If Florence Could See Us Now (2013)
Wit (2001)

National Nurses Day References and Related Sites

www.icn.ch: National Nurses Day

teach.com: Nursing Salary

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