Nurses: Everyday Heroes Nurses are everyday heroes, working tirelessly to bring care and connection to patients. As the trusted professionals we look to during our most vulnerable times, nurses bring compassion to patient bedsides. They are leaders, advancing nursing practice and care delivery across the healthcare system, and are essential to safe and effective patient care. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, a trailblazing figure who set the first standards in nursing. In May, the country also celebrated Nurses Week, which was particularly meaningful as nurses rose to the challenge during the global coronavirus pandemic. And, throughout the year, we saw nurses make sacrifices on the front lines to protect and care for others. Our campus community recognizes the leadership role nurses play in healthcare, and we have been fortunate to benefit from philanthropic support that honors their significant contributions. This year, patients paid it forward with their gifts, demonstrating tremendous gratitude for nurses and the care they provide. During the week of Giving Tuesday in May, patients joined us to collectively honor nurses for their tireless service.
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