Celebrating National Nurses Week 2020
Wednesday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12
When the World Health Organization declared 2020 “The Year of the Nurse” we had no idea what that would mean. During this global health crisis, our nurses have stepped forward in ways that are unimaginable.
Let’s pause this week to recognize and celebrate nurses everywhere.
Portraits of Courage
We will celebrate Nurses Week with our students, alumni, colleagues and faculty as well as our partners through email, social and virtual events.
Conversations on Courage
Join us for “Conversations on Courage”—three live social broadcasts on that explore the role of courage in nursing in three parts: The faculty perspective, the nurse perspective and the patient perspective. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for live updates about these events.
From Nursing School to Global Pandemic
Friday, May 8, 2020 at 12:00PM CDT
From Nursing School to Global Pandemic Chamberlain Dean Lisa Radesi interview Chamberlain Graduate Coyote Harkins about his experience on being a newly graduated BSN on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19.
Preparing Our Nurses in the Face of Uncertainty
Monday, May 11, 2020 at 1:00PM CDT
Preparing Our Nurses in the Face of Uncertainty Chamberlain Provost, Carla Sanderson will lead a panel of Chamberlain Faculty to talk about the critical role of educating, empowering and emboldening nurses. How can you prepare nurses for the reality of facing of fear and uncertainty in their practice?
Finding Courage and Purpose: A Patient's Perspective
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 1:00PM CDT
Finding Courage and Purpose 19-year-old nursing student, Caleb Wolf, will tell his inspirational story of how the nurses he encountered over his 100 surgeries helped him find his purpose followed by Q&A led by Chamberlain President, Dr. Karen Cox.
Share the Celebration
Although we can’t be together—we can still celebrate. We’ve created some fun ways you can share the celebration in your social channels, in your windows and during your next virtual get together.
