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Nurses Week Activities 2024

UAMS will celebrate National Nurses Week with activities, events and special discounts.

“PROUD TO BE A UAMS NURSE“

Welcome to Work

Saturday, May 4

  • 6-7:15 p.m., Lobby Café and Parking 2  

Nursing leaders will welcome you to work with thanks, praise and a special treat.

Welcome to Work

Monday, May 6

  • 6-7:15 a.m., Lobby Café and Parking 2   
  • 7-8:15 a.m., Cancer Institute and Spine Center
  • Off Sites via Team’s call 

Nursing leaders will welcome you to work with thanks, praise and a special treat.

CNO Kickoff and Blessing of the Hands

Monday, May 6

  • 11-11:30 a.m., Hospital Gallery
  • In-person or remote via UAMS Nurses Facebook

Join the Nurses Rock Committee in celebrating Nurses Week with fellowship, music (delete one space) and a special treat.  

Spirit Day 

Tuesday, May 7

  • 10:30 a.m., Hospital Fountain (in case of rain, Hospital Gallery)    

Wear our new T-shirt for a UAMS Nurses group picture.

Annual Professional Nursing Awards and Nurse Remembrance

Wednesday, May 8

  • 2 p.m., Rahn Building, Pauly Auditorium, Room G-219
  • In-person by invitation only or remote via Zoom or UAMS Nurses Facebook

Recognizing the nominees and recipients for:

  • Betty Casali Transformational Leadership
  • Advancement of Nursing Practice
  • Excellence in Nursing Education
  • Outstanding Community Service
  • Excellence in Advanced Practice awards

Sponsored by the Center for Nursing Excellence and the UAMS Auxiliary.   

Quality Metrics

Thursday, May 9

Recognizing outstanding metrics that impact patient care outcomes.

Open House

Thursday, May 9 (just added)

Lab/Path Service Line will escort our nurses thru the clinical lab, 10A-2P, Hospital B-level, ‘SB’ Elevators (near VA bridge) and provide cookies, cotton candy, and fresh popcorn in appreciation of our nurses

Spirit Day

Saturday, May 11

Wear our new T-shirt and text group pictures to 501-313-6738.

Florence Nightingale’s 204th Birthday

Sunday, May 12

A day to honor the ‘Founder of Modern Nursing’ 


Awards of Excellence

Wednesday, May 15

  • 10 a.m., Spine Institute, 12th floor auditorium or livestreamed

Recognizing nominees and recipients for:

  • Mary Helen Legacy in Nursing
  • Helen May Compassionate Care
  • Team Impact awards

Sponsored by the UAMS Auxiliary.

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