Journalist Rocky the Squirrel here –
Keeping his paws on the nuts of the world –
Very important week this week – there are lots of different ways to acknowledge this wonderful professional. Here are some important dates for you to remember:
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May 6th thru May 12th is National Nurse’s Week.
- May 6th is National Nurses Day
- May 7th is National School Nurses Day
- May 8th is National Student Nurses Day
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May 12th is International Nurses Day
This entire week provides recognition to nurses for their contribution and commitment to quality health care. We should all be aware of the importance of nurses in all stages of our lives from infant to elderly. They comfort us, support us, encourage us and help us in our times of need.
Did you know? The roots of International Nurse’s Day goes back to 1953. Dorothy Sutherland who was over the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a Nurse Day in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this week was created and gained national recognition.
Also did you know? International Nurse’s Day is celebrated on May 12th because that is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
So here’s a HUGE thank you to all of the wonderful nurse’s out there who take care of all of our loved ones and give that extra love.
Piglove 
easyweimaraner
05/05/2014 at 12:40 pm
I agree , without all the nurses who are there when we are not well, every day in a hospital would be worse. They hold your hand when you have pains and they bring you a cup of tea even in the middle of the night. So thanks you nurses, I’m glad you are there.
PigLove
05/05/2014 at 12:46 pm
Well said brother – well said! XOXO – Bacon
digitalgranny
05/05/2014 at 12:56 pm
We have excellent in home caregivers and an excellent in home nurse who have been with us for a long time and have always taken excellent care of hubby,
Hugs sweet Bacon 🙂
PigLove
05/05/2014 at 1:30 pm
awesome!! This week is the week to tell them how appreciate you are of them my friend! Give them hugs from this oinker too. XOXO – Bacon
chaoticscribbles
05/05/2014 at 2:33 pm
Oooo I will have to let my sister know, she’s a nurse. Great post here 😀 xx
PigLove
05/05/2014 at 3:03 pm
Thanks my friend! Please tell her thanks for all of us. You never know when we might pass her path! XOXO – Bacon
Molly The Wally
05/05/2014 at 3:01 pm
Well said and they so deserve recognition for all the good work they do. Have a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly
PigLove
05/05/2014 at 3:03 pm
You too my sweet dear friend! XOXO – Bacon
Genevieve Petrillo
05/05/2014 at 5:17 pm
Nurses are nice. At the vet, they give treats. Hey! I don’t see National Vet Nurse Day. Hmmm… Maybe that’s celebrated every day! It should be!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
PigLove
05/05/2014 at 7:30 pm
I think you’re right Cupcake. That should be every day! XOXO – Bacon
katsrus
05/05/2014 at 5:24 pm
Nurses are very important. And very caring. Happy Nurses week.
Sue B
gentlestitches
05/06/2014 at 12:14 am
Blessings to all the wonderful nurses and blessings to you for reminding us. ❤
PigLove
05/06/2014 at 8:14 am
You are so welcome Auntie Sharon. XOXO – Bacon
Three Well Beings
05/06/2014 at 1:28 am
My daughter is a nurse, and I am in awe of the work she does. Thank you, Bacon.
PigLove
05/06/2014 at 8:15 am
Please give her a special piggy hug for me my friend. XOXO – Bacon