Celebrate Healthcare Professionals on Certified Nurses Day March 19

March 18, 2021 - The events of the last year or so have given a fresh perspective on what we value as a society, on who we turn to in times of need and crisis. Healthcare professionals have been nothing short of heroic in their efforts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Without their skills, knowledge, and selfless, caring attitudes, the suffering would have been much worse.

Against this backdrop, the addition of Certified Nurses Day to the National Today calendar is a very timely one. Certified Nurses are experts who dedicate themselves to delivering quality care to those in need. The holiday is celebrated on March 19 — the birthdate of Dr. Margretta 'Gretta' Madden Styles, a pioneer in nursing certification.