2008 National Nurses Week planned

Dermatology Nursing, April, 2008 by Daniel B. Burfeind

The American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the theme of National Nurses Week 2008, "Nurses: Making a Difference Every Day." National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

"This year's theme embodies what it means to be a registered nurse every day," said ANA President Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR. "Today's nurses make the ultimate sacrifice on a daily basis to provide expert care during times of disaster and crisis; we want to honor the men and women who not only chose this challenging and rewarding career, but make a difference in the lives of their patients and in the nursing community."

For more info, visit www.nursingworld.org.