Clinical Excellence

May 6, 2011

Kaiser Permanente Honors Nurses During Annual Nurses Week

Numbering more than 3 million nationwide, nurses are not only the largest workforce in the health care industry, but they’re also the most trusted profession anywhere, according to a recent Gallup poll. That’s why Kaiser Permanente celebrates Nurses Week every year, from May 6–12, to honor and thank them for their care, compassion and dedication. The week coincides with the May 12 birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of the modern nursing profession.

Kaiser Permanente’s heritage blog, “A History of Total Health,” marks the occasion with a four-part series on the history of nursing at Kaiser Permanente. The current installment explores the time period after World War II, when registered nurses, who distinguished themselves as lifesavers on the front lines, came home and asserted themselves as valued members of the medical care community. Future installments explore the role of nurses in the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond.

And listen for our current Thrive campaign radio ad, “Nurses” which pays tribute to the 45,000 nurses who work in Kaiser Permanente facilities.