Tuesday, May 12, 2020
You see their masked faces going viral on social media, urging you to stay home. Whether you pound on pans from your windows, or simply send a text to check in on friends who are nurses, make sure you mark National Nursing Week (May 11–17.)
Nursing Week is a time to recognize and praise nurses for their dedication and contributions to the well-being of Canadians, especially apt this year during the pandemic. This year’s theme is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health” to illustrate how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has also declared 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honour of Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday anniversary.
For more information, visit the Canadian Nurses Association.
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