How did you celebrate the important role nurses play in health care during National Nurses Week?

Barton-Burke on National Nurses Week

Submitted by Ali on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 04:08

Like I do on every National Nurses Day, I pause and reflect. So much has changed in the past 33 years since the day was officially recognized and is celebrated by millions every year. Yet so much remains the same. Nurses are at the heart of caring for patients and their families. According to the annual Gallup Survey, nurses are the most trusted profession. They are integral partners in care coordination.

Share
Email
Print

var switchTo5x = false;var __st_loadLate = true;stLight.options({"publisher":"dr-e0d16a36-b72f-d979-d8a1-314a351971a6"});

$('#shareSocial').click(function(e) { e.preventDefault(); openSocial(); });

function openSocial() {
$('#shareSocial').toggleClass('active');
$('#social').slideToggle();
}

Sign-up for Updates

Subscribe to RSS

Brigner on National Nurse Week

Submitted by Ali on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:39

As a nurse, I’ve found one of the most rewarding aspects of my profession and chosen path is the ability to advocate for patients not just at the bedside, but also at the policy table. Nurses are in the unique and privileged position of caring for patients holistically: before, after, and during treatment. This approach can be extended to th...

Source: PHRMA - May 12, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news