"National Nurses Week has been around in some incarnation since 1954. And in 1990, the association began celebrating the annual occasion on the week from May 6 to May 12. Why those dates? May 12 was the birthdate of the Florence "Lady with the Lamp" Nightingale, the Victorian-era nurse who helped develop modern nursing. And while we should be appreciating our nurses every day of the year, this week is a prime opportunity to make them feel especially loved up."
""Nursing is also one of the most accepting careers of LGBT people," one gay nurse wrote in a recent r/nursing thread on Reddit. "It might depend on where you live, but generally nurses are very empathetic people and fully embracing of you being your true self.""
""I've been a nurse for ten years I'm also gay and trans. ... As for the job itself, I love it and probably always will. I know healthcare is overwhelming, especially post-COVID, but there's just so many options I can't imagine doing anything else.""
""Hello, gay male nurse here. It's absolutely a choice I would make again. Ignore the negativity; it exists in some places but not all. I work at a hospital with a great union, I have awesome and supportive coworkers, [and] I have awesome and supportive management.""
National Nurses Week has existed in some form since 1954 and is observed annually from May 6 to May 12. The dates align with Florence “Lady with the Lamp” Nightingale’s May 12 birthdate and recognize her role in developing modern nursing. Nurses are encouraged to be appreciated every day, with this week serving as a special opportunity to show extra support. LGBT nurses report generally positive experiences in nursing, describing the field as accepting and empathetic. Some nurses note that experiences can vary by location, but many describe loving their jobs and finding supportive coworkers, management, and union protections. The week also includes calls to highlight LGBT nurses through social media.
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