2014 Theme – Nurses: Leading the Way
In 1954, 100 years after Florence Nightingale’s mission to Crimea, the first National Nurse Week was observed in October. In 1974, the International council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed Florence Nightingale’s May 12th birthday as “International Nurse Day”. Then in 1982 the American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as National Nurses Day and was acknowledged by a joint resolution of the US Congress.President Ronald Reagan then signed a proclamation proclaiming “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982. It was in 1990 when the ANA expanded the recognition to a week starting on May 6th and ending on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12th. Read ANA’s account of the history of the week.
Free National Nurses Week 2014 Webinar
Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 1:00 pm EDT/Noon CDT/10:00 am PDT
Register for this event.
Health care is constantly changing and evolving. Today, more than ever, nurses are stepping out of their comfort zones and becoming active contributors and innovators in the health care system.
ANA’s Nurses Week webinar explores and discusses both the professional and personal attributes that characterize the creativity and innovation needed to lead the way in transforming the changing state of health care. The presentation will provide important information that contemporary clinical leaders need to deliver exceptional care in today’s changing environments.
- Learn how you can use five essential leadership characteristics to be a success in your professional pursuits
- Explore how to incorporate four critical attributes needed to lead care innovation
- Discover three important personal leadership skills vital for clinical leaders
Transforming Healthcare Through Nursing Leadership provides 1.0 contact hour (60 minute contact) which will be awarded to nurses who individually register and successfully complete the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a link to an online evaluation at the end of the webinar. Each attendee must complete the evaluation and confirm attendance at the webinar, thus earning the contact hour. Once the online evaluation is completed, a CE certificate may be printed.
How to Celebrate National Nurses Week
The ANA has released a document outlining how to participate and celebrate Nurses Week this year. Wheather it is advocacy, events, media outreach, or promotions get involved. Check out all the activities.