The Week of the Nurse: Blessing of Hands
2008 Blessing of Hands Schedule
This ritual is offered annually to the UVa Health System nurses during the Week of the Nurse, May 6-12. Health System Chaplains coordinate blessing services on their units and work areas. In 2007, the Chaplains blessed a total of 562 hands!
In this photo, Chaplain Mildred Best (right) blesses hands for the UVa McLeod Hall School of Nursing.