This year’s Nurses Week could not come at a better time. Amid a global pandemic, Nurses need our support and appreciation more than ever. While physical contact may be limited, there are still many ways you can show these hard-working medical professionals how much you appreciate them and all they do.
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Thank a nurse in your life
A little bit of support goes a long way. Many nurses have separated themselves from their loved ones to protect their families from infection. While a noble decision, it can leave some nurses and health professionals feeling lonely and disconnected from the world. Give a nurse in your life a phone or video call to thank them for all their hard work and sacrifice. They truly are superheroes.
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Handwrite a thank you letter
If you don’t have a way of getting into direct contact with a nurse in your life, a great way to show support and appreciation is to write a letter. Share an inspiring story about how a nurse has touched your life or even share a simple acknowledgment of the hard work that nurses put in, especially in these times.
Writing Thank You letters can even be a great project to do with your kids. Have them draw a picture to accompany the thank you letter or have them write a letter of their own. These personal expressions of appreciation are kept and displayed in staff communal areas to inspire and lift up those on the frontlines.
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Donate
Whether you’re donating homemade or purchased PPE, donating food or supplies, or donating money, a little bit can go a long way. Organizations like the American Nurses Foundation have created funds specifically to support nurses and medical staff on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses is a fund that helps directly support nurses on the frontlines in impactful ways. This fund helps provide financial assistance, support for mental health services, advocacy and more to nurses and other medical staff fighting to save lives during this time.
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Send a nurse a meal
During these times, many nursing shifts are getting busier, leaving nurses with little time to eat much less go to get food. A great way to show your support and appreciation is to send them a delicious and filling meal.
Coordinate with a nurse in your life to have a meal of their choice delivered to them during their break time. Apps like Grub Hub, Door Dash, and Uber Eats are great options to send a warm tasty meal and help fuel the rest of your nurse’s day.
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Send a nurse some coffee
The truth is nursing is hard work emotionally and physically. Many nurses are working long hours filled with stress and all-around draining work. To nurses, coffee is a lifeline. That warm cup of joe often gives them the boost or “pick me up” that they need to provide the best care possible on those tough shifts.
Donate instant coffee cups, bags of coffee, or even send a large coffee traveler from Starbuck to a local hospital. Just be sure to get the hospital’s permission first. Many hospitals are busy right now. It’s best to ask when, where, and how they’d like their gift to be delivered. That way, the right people can receive the coffee piping hot when they need it the most.
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Celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday
Florence Nightingale is one of the world’s most famous and influential nurses. She was a trailblazing woman who pushed for social reform and, in turn, founded modern nursing. Her influence and feisty spirit shaped nursing and the medical field as we know it.
There’s no better way to honor this amazing woman and all nurses than to celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday together. Join other nurses and supporters from around the world on May 12th to share inspiring stories and support on a celebratory zoom call.
Across the world, nurses are working harder than ever to save lives and protect us all. From May 6th to May 12th, do what you can to go the extra mile to show a nurse how much you care. A little kindness and compassion can go a long way.
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