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When is Nurses' Week in 2016? | ![]() |
The dates of Nurses' Week in 2016 run from Friday, May 6th through Thursday, May 12th.
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What is Nurses' Week? | ![]() |
The term of Nurses' Week, sometimes referred to as National Nurses' Week, describes the week that is dedicated to acknowleding and honoring nurses for all of their hard work and dedication. The week always kicks off on National Nurses' Day, which is celebrated on May 6th, and ends on May 12th, which is Florence Nightingale's birthday. She is credited with being the creator of modern, professional nursing.