Loma Linda University Health is celebrating Nurses Week May 9 through 14. And nurses are the heart of the institution, according to Jan Kroetz, MN, chief nursing officer, Loma Linda University Medical Center.
“They provide comfort and care to our patient 24/7 in both inpatient and outpatient settings,” she says. “This week I want to recognize their outstanding work and thank them for all that they do as they continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. “
Loma Linda University Health has planned a number of activities at the main campus, Behavioral Medicine Center and Murrieta. These include educational events with contact hours, freebies and teas. Learn more in the downloadable flier below.
Nurses are known for their compassion, their strength and their excellence. And what do nurses really do? They protect, promote and optimize health. They prevent illness and injury, facilitate healing, alleviate suffering and advocate for patients and communities, according to the American Nurses Association.
In other words, they are essential to the success of any health care organization. They get the job done. As founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale put it, “I attribute my success to this — I never gave or took any excuse.”
