Southeast Georgia Health System Celebrates National Nurses Week
May 1, 2021 – National Nurses Week is an annual worldwide celebration
of nurses that begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence
Nightingale. It’s an opportunity for people to acknowledge and show
their gratitude towards nurses for their significant contributions to
our well-being.
After experiencing a worldwide pandemic, Americans have never been more
grateful to the nursing profession. There are nearly 3 million nurses
in the U.S., and for more than a year, a majority of these nurses have
toiled on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
“As we approach Nurses Week, I want to thank and recognize all of
our nurses for their valuable contributions during this challenging year,” says
Christine Kipp, MBA, BSN, RN, CENP, interim vice president, Patient Care Services, Southeast Georgia Health
System. “Every nurse has worked long and hard to provide excellent
care and services for our patients. They have performed above and beyond
as health care heroes.”
In recognition of nurses’ contributions during the COVID-19 crisis,
the American Nurses Association (ANA) expanded National Nurses Week to
Nurses Month. Additionally, the ANA joined with the World Health Organization
(WHO) and other global organizations to extend the 2020 Year of the Nurse
and Midwife into 2021.
The Health System employs more than 600 nurses on its Brunswick and Camden
campuses, Senior Care Centers and physician practices. Kipp says that
the Health System appreciates the public support they have experienced
over the past year. “The community supported us with gifts of food,
flowers, thank you notes, signs and more. Being on the front lines of
the coronavirus nonstop for over a year, many nurses and other health
care workers are experiencing excessive stress. It’s truly amazing
how a simple ‘thank you’ really lifts their spirits.”
Kipp urges the community to continue practicing safety measures. “Please
continue to support our efforts to fight COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing
your hands frequently, practicing social distancing and getting vaccinated.
Our nurses appreciate everything you do to keep yourself and those around
you safe.”
For information about nursing career opportunities at Southeast Georgia
Health System, call 912-466-5168 or visit
sghs.org/careers.