National Nurses Day 2010 May 6, 2010 – Have You Thanked Your Caregiver Today?

May 6th, though not a national holiday, is National Nurses Day. As patients quite normally see their nurses far more than their doctor, have you thanked your nurse today?

In reality, the period from May 6 – May 12 is considered National Nurses Week. It kicks off on May 6th with Nurses Day. Furthermore, during the week, there is a National Student Nurses Day.

This year, National Student Nurses Day is May 12th, or next Wednesday. First designated to be May 8th in 1988, it was later changed to to the Wednesday of each Nurses Week.

Each year, National Nurse Week has a theme. This year’s theme is National Nurses Week 2010, Nurses: Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.

Typical of most of these designated holidays, on National Nurses Day, For those who want to brighten the day of those who try to make your hospital stay brighter can send e-cards. for example, has some e-cards you can send out.American Greetings.

In addition, some companies, such as HCPro, which sells nursing products, is not just celebrating Nurses Day. It is offering a 15 percent discount on its products.

However, for those of you who might have contact with a nurse today on Nurses Day, perhaps the simplest thanks is the best. Simply lean over and whisper “Thank you” to a nurse today.