Nurses have been voted Australia’s most trusted professionals for 20 consecutive years, but they don’t always get the thanks they deserve for their around-the-clock work.
The Narrabri Hospital Auxiliary, led by their veteran president of 21 years, Sally Alexander, sees the dedication of local nurses and holds an annual appreciation morning tea on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
It also coincides with International Nurses Day.
The event is officially celebrated on May 12, but a morning tea was held at the Narrabri Hospital on
Tuesday.
The auxiliary catered, with members baking a range of homemade treats and offering hot coffee and tea.
Mrs Alexander said the occasion was a chance to thank the nurses on the community’s behalf.
“They’re one profession that never promotes themselves,” she added.
“We as the auxiliary see what they do and appreciate it.”
International Nurses Day recognises the contribution that nurses make to society and health.
Although she died 104 years ago, Florence Nightingale is the world’s most famous nurse.
She is credited for modernising nursing and reforming sanitary standards in hospitals.
The theme for International Nurses Day this year was ‘a force for change – a vital resource for health’.
Roy Morgan research has found nurses to be Australia’s most respected professionals, with 91 per cent of people surveyed rating the profession highly for ethics and honesty.
The Narrabri Hospital Auxiliary, led by their veteran president of 21 years, Sally Alexander, sees the dedication of local nurses and holds an annual appreciation morning tea on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
It also coincides with International Nurses Day.
The event is officially celebrated on May 12, but a morning tea was held at the Narrabri Hospital on
Tuesday.
The auxiliary catered, with members baking a range of homemade treats and offering hot coffee and tea.
Mrs Alexander said the occasion was a chance to thank the nurses on the community’s behalf.
“They’re one profession that never promotes themselves,” she added.
“We as the auxiliary see what they do and appreciate it.”
International Nurses Day recognises the contribution that nurses make to society and health.
Although she died 104 years ago, Florence Nightingale is the world’s most famous nurse.
She is credited for modernising nursing and reforming sanitary standards in hospitals.
The theme for International Nurses Day this year was ‘a force for change – a vital resource for health’.
Roy Morgan research has found nurses to be Australia’s most respected professionals, with 91 per cent of people surveyed rating the profession highly for ethics and honesty.