BRUNSWICK, Georgia: May 18, 2009 – The work of America's millions
of nurses to save lives and maintain the health of millions of individuals
was the focus of this year's National Nurses Week, celebrated annually
May 6-12 throughout the United States. This year, the American Nurses
Association (ANA) selected " Nurses: Building a Healthy America"
as the theme for 2009. The ANA supports and encourages National Nurses
Week recognition programs through the state and district nurses associations,
other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, independent
health care companies, and institutions.
During Nurses Week, Southeast Georgia Health System honored all of its
nurses, including those at the Camden Campus, St. Marys Convalescent Center,
and strategic affiliate locations with special pancake breakfasts and
receptions honoring all the nurses and announcing the Nurses of the Year.
Connie Akins, RN, was named the Nurse of the Year at the St. Marys Convalescent
Center reception on May 5. Akins, is the assistant director of nursing
has two years of service with the Health System. Denise Raybon, RN, was
named Nurse of the Year at the reception at the Camden Campus, also held
on May 5. Raybon is a team member in ICU with three years of service with
the Health System.
To find out about nursing careers with the Health System, visit www.sghs.com
and click on “Find A Career.”