A message to nurses from Wright Lassiter III, President and CEO of CommonSpirit Health, and Kathleen Sanford, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer:
On National Nurses Day (May 6) and throughout Nurses Week (May 6 - 12), we extend our deepest gratitude to all our nurses across CommonSpirit Health. Please join us in thanking nurses and recognizing the profound impact they have.
To our extraordinary nurses:
As we celebrate Nurses Week, we reflect on a truth that resonates everywhere nurses practice their profession and in every life you touch: in so many moments that matter, you are there.
For our patients, you are there during every phase of life—welcoming them into the world, and caring for them through sickness and health. You are there for your colleagues sharing expertise. And you are there for our communities, advancing our mission and extending your skills and humankindness at every turn.
Your dedication shines in these pivotal moments—whether at the bedside; behind the scenes shaping the future of nursing through innovation and research; or leading important programs, initiatives, and teams. We celebrate you at CommonSpirit, honoring the profound impact you have.
In every moment you are there: Observing, assessing, and delivering care with precision and purpose. Listening and addressing, with empathy and with advocacy. Whatever the case, you’re ready.
With that in mind, we invite you to see examples of the impact of your nursing colleagues firsthand. Please take a moment to watch this video featuring real CommonSpirit nurses and the powerful ways they show up every day. Through a series of meaningful moments, it reflects the compassion, skill, and presence that define nursing across our ministry.
