The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) honored nurses during National Nurses Week, an initiative organized by the American Nurses Association. The theme for this year’s National Nurses Week celebration is The Power of Nurses, elevating the voices of nurses and recognizing their commitment. National Nurses Week runs from May 6 to May 12.
“Nurses serve so many roles here at MPHD, caring for people young and old in a variety of ways,” said Dr. Laura Varnier, Director of Nursing at the Metro Public Health Department. “I am honored to work alongside so many talented and dedicated nurses.”
In recognition of National Nurses Week, landmarks around the country are lit red. In Nashville, the Parthenon and the Nashville Electric Service headquarters buildings were lit red in honor of National Nurses Week.
"I got into nursing as a second career, looking to make a difference in the lives of those around me," said Jarrah Paschall, Preventive Health Nurse at the Lentz Public Health Center. "I've been able to do that in a lot of different ways here at the Metro Public Health Department. Being recognized as one of the first two recipients of the DAISY Award at MPHD is an honor, especially knowing the dedication all the other nurses here show every day."
This National Nurses Week, the Metro Public Health Department announced the first recipients of the DAISY Award, a national recognition program honoring the work and dedication of nurses. Patients, families and coworkers are all able to nominate nurses for the DAISY Award, which is operated by the DAISY Foundation. Recipients of the DAISY Award this week include Jarrah Paschall, a nurse in the Preventive Health Clinic at the Lentz Public Health Center, and Amy Powell, a School Health Nurse stationed at MNPS.
"It was such a surprise and honor to receive this award," said Amy Powell, School Health Nurse at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School. "I’m so grateful to work as a school nurse at MNPS while also representing the Metro Public Health Department and the wonderful service I believe we provide to our community. It is an honor to support all MNPS students so they can reach their full potential."
The Metro Public Health Department employs more than 200 nurses across many of its more than 50 programs and divisions. MPHD nurses work at three separate locations and additionally School Health Nurses are stationed throughout the Metro Nashville Public School system. Those who are interested in becoming a nurse can apply for a nursing job at the Metro Public Health Department at Metro Government Health Care Jobs.
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