Red Cross Celebrates Nurses during National Nurses Month

May is National Nurses Month and May 6 to May 12 is National Nurses Week. At this time, the American Red Cross recognizes the valuable contributions of our Red Cross nurses, who help bring our mission to life every day.

The following is a message from Linda MacIntyre, PhD, RN, PHN, FAAN, chief nurse for the American Red Cross:

"Many thanks to nurses and all health and mental health professionals who collaborate to achieve health equity. I am deeply grateful for you and your compassionate expertise in promoting well-being. Each day, Red Cross health professionals work behind the scenes, in direct care and in leadership roles to promote health and health equity."

Nurses

Thank you nurses for blending art and science with compassion and respect.

You promote wellness, provide comfort, and connect individuals with resources and their communities.

You advocate for health equity for all.

You remember that the trust given to nurses is priceless.

Trust opens doors to share expertise and care.

You may struggle, you may get tired.

You're grateful for other health and mental health professionals, and all who contribute to effective care.

You remind us that we're not alone and that together we have enough and are enough.

The American Red Cross relies on thousands of nurses and other health professionals each day. These volunteers and employees bring relief to disaster victims, work in military hospitals, and collect lifesaving blood. They develop and teach courses ranging from disaster preparedness to addressing health equity through the social determinants of health. Red Cross health professional volunteers serve in direct care roles, management, supervisory and governing roles throughout our organization.

If you are not part of the Red Cross, consider applying to become a volunteer. For questions, please contact [email protected].

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