‘Passion for nursing’ speech caps special week

posted May 8th, 2009

National Nurses Week is here, and Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital will host several activities May 6-12 to recognize nurses’ outstanding contributions to health care.

On Monday, May 11, Friends of Nursing will present “Reclaiming Your Personal Passion for Nursing” with national presenter Kristin Baird, MHA, MSN, RN.

  • DRH, 8:30a-10:00a, First Level Classroom
  • DUH, 11:30a-1p, DN 2002
  • DRAH, 3:00p-4:30p, Cardinal & Dogwood Rooms

Find a complete list of activities below. And be sure to thank a nurse for a job well done.

For more details about about each hospital’s events visit:  http://staff.nursing.dukehealth.org

Friday, May 1, 2009

  • DUH–“The Living History Program: Putting the Patient in Patient-Centered Care,” 8:00a-10:00a, Hock Plaza, Ground Level Rooms 103 & 105. (http://www.livinghistoryprogram.com)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

  • DRH—Blessing of the Hands comes to the units
  • DUH–Table at North & South cafeterias (11:30am-1:30pm) to distribute surveys, giveaways and take raffle entries.
  • DRAH—Blessing of Hands & Nurses Day Gift Distribution (7a-9a)

Thursday, May 7, 2009

  • DUH–Table at North & South cafeterias (11:30a-1:30p) to distribute surveys, giveaways and take raffle entries & Nursing Grand Rounds, “Communication with Older Adults: Shared Secrets,” 10am-11am, DN Room 2003.
  • DRAH—Box Lunches for AM/PM staff & Nurses Day Gift Distribution (11a-1p)
  • DRH–Breakfast with the CNO, First Level Classroom, 6:00a-9:30a & clinical Ladder/Magnet projects to be displayed

Friday, May 8, 2009

  • DRAH—Blessing of Hands & Nurses Retreat at Birdwood House
  • DUH–Table at North & South cafeterias (11:30a-1:30p) to distribute surveys, giveaways and take raffle entries.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

  • DUH–Night/Weekend staff invited to “Grab-n-Go” breakfast; FON give-a-ways, surveys and raffle entries; 6:30a-8:00a, PRT lobby in front of hospital elevators.
  • DRAH—Box Lunches for AM/PM staff & Nurses Day Gift distribution.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

  • DUHS–Full-page for DUHS to run in the News & Observer and the Durham Herald Sun

Monday, May 11, 2009

  • DUHS—Friends of Nursing presents “Reclaiming Your Personal Passion for Nursing” with national presenter Kristin Baird, MHA, MSN, RN
  • DRH, 8:30a-10:00a, First Level Classroom
  • DUH, 11:30a-1p, DN 2002
  • DRAH, 3:00p-4:30p, Cardinal & Dogwood Rooms
  • DUH–Nurse Recruitment will deliver individual’s gifts to each unit (9a-5p).
  • DRAH—Blessing of Hands

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

  • DRAH–Nurses Day Gift Distribution (7a-9a & 11a-1p)
  • DUH–All day Celebration in Searle Center for DUH RNs, LPNs, NCAs & HUCs (7:00am-7:00pm). Come before, during, or after your shift to enjoy food, entertainment, vendors and give-a-ways and International Festival in Searle Center (9a-4p).
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