In 1982 President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation making May 6th National Recognition Day for Nurses, and this was later expanded to a whole week by American Nurses Association in 1990.

The purpose of this week-long celebration is to educate the public on the important role nurses play in healthcare and in our lives. Every year a different theme is selected by the American Nurses Association that highlights a different aspect of what nursing does. The theme for the 2018 National Nurses Week is “Nurses: Inspire. Innovate, and Influence”.

This year, the Nursing Departments at Flushing Hospital and Jamaica Hospital held various activities in recognition of National Nurses Week. These activities included an international food festival, luncheons for the nursing staff, a poster presentation, educational workshops, and wellness and relaxation activities.

We appreciate our nurses and thank them for their dedication to providing the highest level of care to our patients each and every day.