NURSES
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 PAGE 3
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SALUTE TO NURSES | CELEBRATING HEROES Supporting Nurses
These heroes are the gears that make our health care system work. GREEN SHOOT MEDIA L ong hours, short staffing and difficult cases can all too often lead to stress and burnout. The COVID-19 pandemic has receded, but nurses are still managing countless cases of flu, stroke, heart attacks, injury and other common ailments. All of it is made worse by patients and family members who are impatient,
uncooperative or simply rude. Let’s join together to treat nurses with the kindness and respect that they deserve — both at the office and in our communities. Here’s how to show your appreciation: OBEY THE RULES Avoid the doctor’s office if you can through better nutrition, regular exercise and making good life choices. Get vaccinated as recommended, take your medications and always follow the advice you get from health care professionals. If you get sick or simply need a checkup, do your part when visiting the doctor’s office or hospital by waiting patiently and following instructions. There is little nurses can do about the number of other
Celebrating National Nurses Week Nurses make the difference!
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patients waiting in front of you. They may be taking on increasing responsibilities in managing the office that affect the timing of your evaluation and diagnosis. SAY THANK YOU Nurses typically strive to provide patient care without the need for any recognition, but we all know how a kind word can brighten any day. Organize events to show your appreciation for health care workers. This might mean catering a lunch, signing them up for a spa day or giving gift cards. Volunteer to help with things like running errands or childcare. Your local government, community or religious leaders may be willing to create
something on an even larger scale. Any gesture, large or small, will go a long way in showing how much you appreciate the sacrifices made to keep us all healthy and happy. BE AN ADVOCATE Learn more about the challenges nurses face through information provided by various nursing and health care associations. Reach out to friends and family who work in nursing to find out whether there are specific needs to be addressed. Then support legislation and policies that benefit health care professionals such as nurses. Support nonprofits working on their behalf, as well.
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