Dr. Bill Atkinson is WakeMed president & CEO.
When doctors made house calls and the infirmed were cared for at home, family members fulfilled the nursing care role. As health care became more sophisticated, nurses quickly became the cornerstone of the health care system.
Today, nurses provide the backbone of hospital care 24 hours a day, 7 [...]

Nursing.  It is such an important job. And anyone who has ever been admitted to a hospital or been to a doctor’s office knows that nurses that provide quality care and compassion are invaluable. 
But, like teaching, nursing is often a thankless job.  Let your favorite nurse know how much they mean to you by nominating [...]