May is National Nurses Month, a special time to recognize the tireless dedication, expertise, and heartfelt compassion of nurses who serve on the front lines of healthcare. At First Care Home Services, we see nurses in their truest form — compassionate professionals delivering care with heart, skill, and strength every single day. Whether in homes, hospitals, or disaster zones, nurses are the steady force behind healing.
Nurse’s Month is our chance to step back, say thank you, and honor the nurses who serve with quiet courage — especially those on the frontlines of home healthcare.
Did You Know? Clara Barton — “The Angel of the Battlefield”
Before the American Red Cross existed, one woman saw a need and took action. Clara Barton, a self-taught nurse during the Civil War, became known as the “Angel of the Battlefield” for her relentless care of wounded soldiers.
Here are five things you may not know about Clara Barton:
- She had no formal nursing education. Barton learned by doing, driven by compassion and an unshakable sense of duty.
- She went straight to the front lines. Most women stayed behind the lines, but Barton took supplies — and care — directly to active battlefields.
- She founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and led it for over two decades, shaping disaster response in the U.S.
- She was a fierce advocate for veterans. After the Civil War, Barton helped locate missing soldiers and mark unmarked graves.
- She didn’t stop working until age 83. Barton led relief efforts during the Spanish-American War and beyond.
Her legacy lives on every time a nurse steps into chaos to bring calm — something our First Care team does every day in homes across the community.
Did You Know? Fast Facts About Nurses and Nurse’s Month
- Nurses make up the largest part of the healthcare workforce, accounting for nearly 30% of all health professionals worldwide.
- The first national Nurse’s Week was celebrated in 1954, honoring Florence Nightingale’s work.
- Nurse’s Month was established in 2020 to fully reflect nurses’ growing contributions in today’s complex healthcare world.
- More than 4 million registered nurses currently practice in the U.S.
- Nurses have been the most trusted profession in America for over 20 straight years, according to Gallup.
Join Us in Celebrating!
At First Care Home Services, we believe every month should be Nurses Month—because our nurses deserve recognition year-round. This May, let’s go the extra mile to show appreciation for these healthcare heroes.To all the nurses: Your care changes lives. Your dedication inspires us. Thank you for all you do!