Each year, from May 6-12, we celebrate National Nurses Week. During this special week, we recognize our nurses and express our appreciation for the selfless care, compassion and expertise they bring to their profession every day and night. At Lee Health, nurses are not just the largest segment of our workforce; they are the heart of our organization and critical to us delivering the right care at the right time and place.
As a former practicing obstetrician/gynecologist and a Lee Health Medical Staff member for more than 40 years, I have worked with many exceptional nurses. I have always valued the relationships—the trust and camaraderie—I built with the nurses I worked with. Now, as Lee Health’s president & CEO, I am incredibly appreciative of the thousands of nurses who choose to pursue their calling here.
Lee Health is committed to strengthening and enhancing nursing practice and governance through shared decision-making, empowerment and ensuring the voices of our nurses are heard and responded to in meaningful ways. We focus on shared governance so that we can demonstrate leadership at every level. We want to be the health system of choice for nurses to grow in their careers. If you are interested in learning more about nursing opportunities at Lee Health, I invite you to visit www.leehealthnursingcareers.org.