Celebrating our SWFL nurses for National Nurses Day and always - WINK News

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Showing gratitude for our local health care heroes.

May 6 is National Nurses Day, celebrating their dedication to their patients and their profession.

WINK News’ Melinda Lee has compiled some submissions from our viewers recognizing the nurse in their life.

See those in the video player above and hear from Lee Health and NCH nurses who say they appreciate the support they feel from Southwest Florida as they do their jobs.

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