Nurses advocate for patients, show compassion for family members, and provide encouragement and hope during challenging times, which is why West Virginia Governor Jim Justice issued a proclamation declaring May 2023 as Nurses Month in the Mountain State.
“This proclamation is important to nurses because it demonstrates the recognition of the nursing profession and the impact nurses make through their commitment to provide care for all people throughout our state,” said Heidi Edwards, chief nursing officer and vice president/administrator, CAMC General Hospital.
During National Nurses Week, Vandalia Health thanks the skilled and dedicated nurses working in its hospitals.
“We are pleased to celebrate Nurses Week and Nurses Month in May to honor the nurses who go above and beyond for our patients,” said Dr. Krystal Atkinson, chief nursing executive at Mon Health System. “Our nurses remain steadfast in providing compassionate care through hardships and we could not be more grateful for their commitment to enhancing the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.”
Celebrated between May 6, National Nurses Day, and May 12, the birth date of Florence Nightingale (the founder of modern nursing), Nurses Week gives everyone the opportunity to thank nurses for their dedication to patient care.
Nurses represent our state’s largest health care profession and serve on the front line of health care, especially during the pandemic. Nursing also is the largest group of health care professionals that the American public consistently ranks as the most honest and ethical.
The demand for registered nursing services continues to grow due to the aging population, emerging health challenges, the continuing expansion of life-sustaining technologies and the growth of home health care services.
During May, the American Nurses Association and Vandalia Health invite you to show your appreciation for nurses by using #ThankANurse in your social media posts.
To learn more about health care offerings at Vandalia Health, visit CAMC.org or MonHealth.org.
