May 6th is National Nurses Day, kicking off National Nurses Week that ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday Take the opportunity this week to let the nurses in your life know how much you appreciate them. Make a card, send flowers, or just say a heart-felt "Thank you!".

How has a nurse changed or impacted your life?

What does your health care institution do to recognize nurses during National Nurses Week?

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