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.
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.
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.
In honor of Nurses Week hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and organizations around the country celebrated and thanked the nurses who work tirelessly every day to care for their patients. This week’s Friday Five highlights how HealthcareNOW Radio and others showed appreciation for these unsung heroes.
It’s time for our morning rounds! In celebration of National Nurses Week, check out these stories of interest.
National Nurses Week begins today and the celebration continues through Florence Nightingale’s birthday on Sunday, May 12th. In honor of this special week HealthcareNOW Radio made sure to include some inspiring and knowledgeable nurses as guests on a few of our favorite shows.
National Nurses Week begins on Monday so 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 and exciting technology news for nurses in Baton Rouge!
Each year the American Nursing Association (@ANANursingWorld) recognizes its nurses during the celebration of National Nurses Week. We followed Nurses Week events, news, and tweets throughout the week and created a collection using Storify. Check it out!
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