Lutheran celebrates nurses

What is the hospital is doing for Nurses’ Week?

GT: We’re going to be organizing nurses throughout the organization, to let them know how much we value them. We want to celebrate what a gift nurses are.

What kind of events will you be having for nurses?

GT: We’re going to have educational opportunities for nurses, as well as back massages and discussions on how to empower nurses to take care of themselves. Often nurses are so focused on the people they care for, they don’t give themselves the necessary attention.

How many nurses do you have at Lutheran?

GT: We have around 670 registered nurse, as well as nursing assistants. This week is a chance for us to honor all who provide care.

Tell me about the importance of celebrating nurses?

GT: Nursing is one of the most trusted professions there is. Our nurses are a large part of the reasons patients return to us here. People naturally trust nurses, but many don’t understand how difficult nursing is.