Nurses Week

Nurses Week is celebrated annually throughout the country to recognize the singular impact of nurses on the healthcare profession. Representing the largest segment of healthcare workers, there are more than 2.9 million registered nurses that practice in the United States. Nurses share their talents in such diverse settings as hospitals, ambulatory clinics, long-term care facilities, associations and research institutions, as well as state legislatures and Congress, to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our country.

What’s Happening at UCMC

The University of Chicago Medical Center salutes the achievements of its 1,800 nurses during this year’s line-up of Nurses Week festivities. Scheduled are a Magnet pinning ceremony, advanced practice nurses panel and poster presentations, a mock-trial and awards to honor nurses and recognize their exemplary service.

The 2008 Nurses Week theme is "Nurses, Making a Difference Every Day." UCMC activities take place from May 5 to May 8. Please refer to the following calendar for more detail regarding Nurses Week festivities at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Monday, May 5

Mock Trial--“Dress to Impress: Reclaiming the Identity of the RN”
12 noon to 1 p.m.
Room P-117

Cintas Uniform Store
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Goldblatt Lobby

Gifts and candy distribution in departments

Tuesday, May 6

Magnet Pinning Ceremony
9 to 10 a.m.
Dora DeLee Hall

Distribution of Pins (for RNs hired after May 11, 2007)
7:30 to 8:30 a.m., 10 to 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Dora DeLee Hall

Wednesday, May 7

Morgan Awards
11:30 a.m.
Visitors waiting area, 6th floor

Queenan Award
2 p.m.
Room K160 (Comer)

Awards Ceremony
4 p.m.
DCAM Atrium

Thursday, May 8

APN Posters
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Comer lobby and M4 bridge

“Ask an APN”
9 to 11 a.m.
Comer lobby and M4 bridge

Healing Hands

Chaplains to Departments

• Day shift, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Night shift, 9 to 11 p.m.

Chapel Service--"In Honor of Healing Hands"
12 noon
Mitchell Chapel

Additionally, there will be a charity book drive throughout the month of May. Donation boxes are located within units.