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President’s Message SANDRA J. PRIEBE, MSN, RN THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘Thank You’ National Nurses Week is one of the nation’s largest health care events, recognizing the contributions and commitments of nurses. The celebration occurs May 6 through May 12 each year with the actual Nurses Day celebrated on May 6. Nursing Students Day is celebrated on May 8, and International Nurses day celebrated on May 12. President Nixon proclaimed “National Nurses Week” in 1974 followed by New Mexico signing the first resolution to have May 6 declared “National Recognition Day for Nurses.” The United States Congress designated May 6 in 1982 as National Nurses Day with the proposal being signed by President Reagan. Florence Nightingale, perhaps our most famous nurse, is honored by these selected dates; her birth date was May 8, which falls within this weeklong celebration. Each of us should ask the question on an annual basis, “Why am I a nurse?” “Who helped me on this wonderful journey?” My grandmother taught me so much about hand washing, germ theory, commitment and follow through. I did not realize the extent of my common sense learning until I started nursing school and recognized my grandmother’s theories intertwined into published nursing theories. Then, after graduating from nursing school, my professionalism was impacted and developed by Ruth Hamilton RN, Margaret Fielding RN, Marilyn Cockran RN, and others. I know there is a nurse who has made a difference for you and developed you into the professional you are today. Write a note to thank that nurse or his/her family members about the difference that person made in your life. In our high tech, fast paced informatics world of computers, iPads, blogs, tweets, emails, and Facebook, the unusual form of communication today is the written note. In his book A Simple Act of Gratitude, John Kralik made writing a thank you note each day his priority. He stated, “With my thank you notes, I was trying to tell people how much their kindness meant to me. As they responded, the same message was reflected back.” Nurses Day is May 6 —write a thank you note to a nurse who has helped you develop your professionalism or helped you to become the nurse you are today. Then continue the practice of gratitude throughout 2012. Look for a unique opportunity to thank someone each day for an act of kindness. As Kralik mentioned in his book, it will all come back to you, reflecting your good! 6 501.686.2700
President’s Message
Sandra J. Priebe, MSN, RN
THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘Thank You’<br /> <br /> National Nurses Week is one of the nation’s largest health care events, recognizing the contributions and commitments of nurses. The celebration occurs May 6 through May 12 each year with the actual Nurses Day celebrated on May 6. Nursing Students Day is celebrated on May 8, and International Nurses day celebrated on May 12.<br /> <br /> President Nixon proclaimed “National Nurses Week” in 1974 followed by New Mexico signing the first resolution to have May 6 declared “National Recognition Day for Nurses.” The United States Congress designated May 6 in 1982 as National Nurses Day with the proposal being signed by President Reagan.Florence Nightingale, perhaps our most famous nurse, is honored by these selected dates; her birth date was May 8, which falls within this weeklong celebration.<br /> <br /> Each of us should ask the question on an annual basis, “Why am I a nurse?” “Who helped me on this wonderful journey?” <br /> <br /> My grandmother taught me so much about hand washing, germ theory, commitment and follow through.I did not realize the extent of my common sense learning until I started nursing school and recognized my grandmother’s theories intertwined into published nursing theories. Then, after graduating from nursing school, my professionalism was impacted and developed by Ruth Hamilton RN, Margaret Fielding RN, Marilyn Cockran RN, and others.<br /> <br /> I know there is a nurse who has made a difference for you and developed you into the professional you are today. Write a note to thank that nurse or his/her family members about the difference that person made in your life.<br /> <br /> In our high tech, fast paced informatics world of computers, iPads, blogs, tweets, emails, and Facebook, the unusual form of communication today is the written note. In his book A Simple Act of Gratitude, John Kralik made writing a thank you note each day his priority. He stated, “With my thank you notes, I was trying to tell people how much their kindness meant to me. As they responded, the same message was reflected back.” <br /> <br /> Nurses Day is May 6—write a thank you note to a nurse who has helped you develop your professionalism or helped you to become the nurse you are today. Then continue the practice of gratitude throughout 2012.<br /> <br /> Look for a unique opportunity to thank someone each day for an act of kindness.As Kralik mentioned in his book, it will all come back to you, reflecting your good!
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