As Nurses Week comes to an end, we are reminded how special and dedicated those who serve as nurses truly are. A week simply isn’t long enough to recognize the nurses who excel in their profession. Nor, is it long enough to demonstrate our admiration and appreciation for all nurses who provide care day-in and day-out. It’s a profession that needs to be celebrated year round.
According to the American Nurses Association, there are nearly 3.1 million registered nurses in the United States with 2.4 million of them actively employed. While this seems like a large number of nurses who are providing care, there actually is a shortage of nurses. With people living longer and fewer new nurses entering the workforce, the nursing profession is in dire need and must retain the qualified and talented nurses it currently has. Whether they are emergency room nurses, school nurses or nurses who provide home health care service, they need to be recognized daily for the tremendous care they provide.
Today, which marks Florence Nightingale’s birthday, we at Interim HealthCare want to express our appreciation for the commitment of thousands of individual nurses who bring care and comfort to our patients across the country. These nurses give selflessly every day and we are grateful for their talent, distinguished compassion and consistent performance.
Interim received many nominations for its 2010 “Nurse of the Year” award and selected several nurses who represent the best of nursing. The following individuals made significant contributions not only to their patients’ lives but to the communities in which they serve. They truly have their hearts focused on building a healthier tomorrow.
· Nurse of the Year 2010 -- Ann Dozier, RN (Tulsa, OK)
· Nurse of the Year 2010 Runners-Up – John Wagner, LPN (Pittsburgh, PA) and Lori Harris, RN (Oklahoma City, OK)
· Nurse of the Year 2010 Honorable Mentions – Abbi Groft, LPN (Colorado Springs, CO) and Amy Arnett (Portsmouth, OH)
These are but just a few of the superstars in the nursing profession. While another Nurses Week has come and gone, we encourage the recognition and appreciation to continue throughout the year. Our nation’s nurses are vital to the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere. So, let the celebration of nurses continue.
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