{"id":10055,"date":"2023-05-10T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=10055"},"modified":"2023-05-12T06:50:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T06:50:01","slug":"navy-medicine-readiness-and-training-command-pensacola-observes-national-nurses-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=10055","title":{"rendered":"Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pensacola Observes National Nurses Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>National Nurses Week recognizes all nurses for their contributions and commitment to quality patient care and brings awareness to their vital role as medical care providers to their patients, their families, and communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNurses are vital members of our medical team,\u201d said Capt. Scott D. Coon, commanding officer of NMRTC Pensacola. \u201cThey play key roles at every level in our hospitals and clinics. In the military, they bring those skills close to the battlefield to save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On March 25, 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 6 as National Recognition Day for Nurses. In 1990, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as National Nurses Week.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s military and civilian nurses train and certify in broad technical skills, experiences, and knowledge, but at their core, nurses offer patients quality professional human interactions and care.<\/p>\n<p>According to Capt. Daniel D\u2019Aurora, NMRTC chief nursing officer, nurses act as the conduit or go-between for patients and physicians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNurses are the workhorses of most things related to health care,\u201d said D\u2019Aurora. \u201cIt\u2019s important to the nurses that they feel recognized, and they understand how important they are. The patients need to know how vital nurses are in their overall care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since the American Revolution, nurses in the military health system have provided vital contributions to military medicine during peacetime and conflict. Nurses not only deploy with medical teams worldwide, but they are critical to ensuring a medically ready force to execute their missions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Navy nurse is the Swiss Army knife of the medical world,\u201d said D\u2019Aurora. \u201cYou can put them anywhere with absolutely nothing, at any time, and they will be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, NMRTC Pensacola staff scheduled games, presentations, and events such as \u201cBlessing of the Hands,\u201d which blesses the nurse\u2019s hands to acknowledge the importance of delivering care and compassion. The week ends on Florence Nightingale\u2019s birthday, May 12, in recognition of her establishment of nurse education programs following her volunteer experience aiding wounded service members during the Crimean War.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to take care of people, and nursing was just the perfect way to continue doing that,\u201d said Lt. j.g. Lacy Unruh, NMRTC Pensacola nurse and clinic manager. \u201cIt\u2019s not just physically hard; it\u2019s mentally exhausting. You are physically taking patients on, but you\u2019re also taking on their emotions. It\u2019s nice to be that person that can make it a little bit better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NMRTC Pensacola continues to recognize nurses who are the backbone of healthcare, providing compassionate care and critical support to patients and their families. From managing complex medical conditions to providing emotional support, all nurses play a vital role in improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>NMRTC Pensacola delivers high-quality healthcare to warfighters and beneficiaries, ensuring a medically ready force through strategic integration, innovation, and well-trained personnel.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit us at: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NavalHospPensacola\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Nurses Week recognizes all nurses for their contributions and commitment to quality patient care and brings awareness to their vital role as medical care providers to their patients, their families, and communities. \u201cNurses are vital members of our medical team,\u201d said Capt. Scott D. 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