Each year, National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and lasts until May 12, which is National
Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale's birthday, the founder of modern nursing. This
year, Seton Hall will be participating in a week-long digital celebration dedicated
to acknowledging and honoring its amazing nursing community and the nurses around
the world that play a vital role in providing health services. As front liners of
the current global health crisis, nursing professionals need support now more than
ever. It is their expertise and faithfulness during the pandemic that makes a lifesaving
difference every day.
The week-long celebration will consist of many ways the entire Pirate community can
come together and show their heartfelt appreciation. One of the activities included
is Make Noise for Nurses, where every day at 18:56 (6:56 pm), Setonians will be encouraged
to populate social media channels with videos and messages applauding the hard work
of nurses everywhere. There will also be a day dedicated to "going blue" where Pirates
will be encouraged to either wear blue, hang up their Pirate flag on windows or doors,
or tie blue ribbons or Pirate bandanas outside. Pictures can be shared on social media,
tagging @setonhallalumni and using #SetonHallStrong. In addition, supporters will
have the opportunity to send digital thank you cards to nurses, as well as participate
in Pay it Forward, which calls for those that are able, to buy a coffee and send a
coffee (via gift card) to their favorite nurse.
This year, as National Nurses Week coincides with a very challenging and uncertain
time, it is with greater reason that the nursing community be uplifted and encouraged.
Now is the time to recognize these modern-day heroes by extending a hand to let nurses
know that they are seen and appreciated for all that they do.
Join Seton Hall in showing gratitude and taking action to give back to its nurses
and nurses around the globe that give so much to their communities every single day.
To learn more and stay up to date each day, visit the Nurses Week Celebration web page. Also, submit a thank you message to a nurse, or nominate a nurse hero by filling out this form.
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