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International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and is led by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Each year carries a theme and for 2026 it is: “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
As we head into National Nurses Week (May 6–12), this week is all about celebrating, supporting, and spotlighting the incredible impact of nurses everywhere. It’s a mix of recognition, resources, and real-world advocacy, just in time to honor those on the front lines of care.
As we head into National Nurses Week (May 6–12), this week’s Friday Five is all about celebrating, supporting, and spotlighting the incredible impact of nurses everywhere. It’s a mix of recognition, resources, and real-world advocacy—just in time to honor those on the front lines of care.
In honor of National Nurses Week, this week’s Friday Five lists 5 hospitals that are experiencing the benefits of virtual care, an emerging care model that gives nurses more time for their most satisfying work – spending time on direct patient care.
Healthcare NOW Radio celebrates National Nurses Week. Don’t forget to thank the nurse in your life for all they do.
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and is led by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Each year carries a theme and for 2022 it is: “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health.”
National Nurses Week is celebrated between May 6, National Nurses Day, and May 12, the birthdate of celebrated nurse Florence Nightingale. To get you ready for the week long celebration we put together a list of some not to be missed events, freebies and giveaways to be had, an app just for nurses and for your listening pleasure, our Nurses Playlist.
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, celebrates National Nurses Month by giving her top tips for nurse self-care.
Today marks the final day of Nurses Week 2021. We rounded up some highlights from the week and look forward to celebrating nurses for the rest of the month and year!
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually.
The American Nurses Association joins the World Health Organization in extending The Year of The Nurse into 2021. One goals of this campaign is to expand National Nurses Week to Nurses Month in May. Check out these messages, playlists, and freebies as we celebrate and honor nurses around the globe.
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