National Nurse’s Week

This week we celebrate National Nurse’s Week.  Please take the time to tell those nurses who care for you how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication to their profession.

A Brief History of National Nurse’s Week

1982 – President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25 proclaiming “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982.

1990 – The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6 -12, 1991, as “National Nurses Week.”

1993 – The ANA Board of Directors designated May 6 -12 as permanent dates to observe “National Nurses Week” in 1994 and in all subsequent years.

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