National Nurses Week
Think of a nurse, and what you think of will depend on your experience. It may include stethoscopes, vaccinations, blood pressure cuffs and band-aids. Being a nurse – a truly exceptional nurse – is so much more as illustrated by the following from a family member whose critically ill father was cared for by a…
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As a registered nurse for my entire professional life, I can tell you every day working in healthcare is special. But two weeks in May are extra special – National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. As the person honored to lead the nearly 4,000 members of the Blessing Health team serving residents of west…
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QUINCY — Eleven Blessing Health nurses and one department received awards on May 4 for their contributions to patient care during the health system’s observance of National Nurses Week. Blessing Health employs 1,430 nurses. Blessing nurses nominate their peers and other fellow caregivers each year during Nurses Week for “Excellence Awards.” The following nurses are…
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