May 6 is National Nurses Day, the start of National Nurses Week, May 6-12. In 1982, a congressional resolution designated May 6 as National Recognition Day for Nurses, and in 1990, the American Nurse Association expanded the recognition to create National Nurses Week.
This is an important time of the year to recognize nurses and the vast contributions and positive impact they make in lives every day. Behavioral Wellness is proud of the nurses who work tirelessly and have dedicated their lives to serving the community.
National Nurses Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the many ways nurses make a difference, from addressing public health challenges to delivering culturally competent care and increasing diversity and inclusion in nursing care.
With the current local challenges of COVID-19, Behavioral Wellness nurses have gone above and beyond to provide the highest quality of care for clients served; doing so in a manner that ensures safety for clients and staff.
Whether it be a nurse working tirelessly within the Behavioral Wellness Psychiatric Health Facility, Crisis Stabilization Unit, on a community-based team or serving on a clinic-based team or program, Behavioral Wellness nurses’passion for the health of its departmental clients is appreciated every day. These nurses’ overall compassion, optimism and kindness do not go unnoticed.
Take some time during National Nurses Week to recognize a nurse who has touched you or a loved one this year. Here are some ways to show appreciation:
Say it with caffeine: Nurses work long and late hours. A gift card to a coffee shop is practical and appreciated.
Say it out loud, Facebook style: Consider a big social media shout-out on your Facebook page.
Say it with a letter: Handwritten thank-you notes are still a great way to share your feelings and boost someone’s day.
Say it with food: Every workplace enjoys a thoughtful basket of food from a grateful giver; make sure to include enough for the team.
The Behavioral Wellness Access Line is available 24/7 at 1-888-868-1649.