Thank You for Making a Difference Every Day

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, profoundly impacting the lives of patients and their loved ones every day. Nurses Week is a reminder to honor the tireless dedication and unwavering commitment of nurses, who make an immeasurable difference in the lives of patients and families.

Join us as we celebrate and appreciate nurses everywhere.

You Deserve to Be Spoiled

As a token of our gratitude, enjoy some complimentary gifts and resources curated just for you.

2023 National Nurses Week Freebies and Discounts

Happy Nurses Week! You deserve to be recognized and celebrated. Please check back and take advantage of all the available Nurses Week offers.

AACN Peer Support Community

Join this community to share your nursing experiences, support your fellow nurses and get advice from peers. We care about your well-being.

Download a Nurses Week Background

Show your excitement about Nurses Week by downloading this image and using it as your wallpaper or virtual meeting background.

Nurses Making a Difference: Inspiration and Innovation

Circle of Excellence Awards

Show your appreciation for an exceptional colleague by nominating them for a Circle of Excellence award.

A Nurse’s Transition Yields Valuable Lessons of Compassion

A nurse gives a unique understanding of the diverse healthcare needs for transgender patients as she shares her journey through gender confirmation surgery.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Why It Matters to Me

Nurses can face discrimination. Nurse Leader Shawntay Harris inspires others not to feel alone and provides tools to be your best self.

My Personal Journey With PTSD

A nurse's personal experience shows how seeking professional help and being open about one's struggles is crucial for addressing mental health concerns.

Tackling Mental Health Stigma in Nursing

In this story, a nurse shares her journey of overcoming this stigma and coming to terms with the fact that it's OK not to be OK.

Healthy Work Environments

Strive to be your best and feel fulfilled at work by creating a HWE, which also enables you to provide the highest standards of compassionate patient care.

Encourage Meaningful Recognition

Nurses must be recognized and must recognize others for the value each brings to the work of the organization. Share these resources with your colleagues to promote nursing recognition in a way that is individualized and meaningful.

AACN Advocacy: Staffing, Nurse Support and More

Nurse Staffing Think Tank: Priority Topics and Recommendations

Learn what five professional organizations are doing to find staffing solutions while supporting Healthy Work Environment (HWE) initiatives.

Staffing: New Approaches are Crucial

A collaborative effort is required to improve the current staffing challenges. AACN is identifying strategies that address the staffing crisis.

Acuity-Based Staffing

Learn how EHR tools can provide real-time support for staffing decisions and patient assignments.

Understanding and Advocating Against Workplace Violence

Healthcare leaders can learn about advocating for safer workplaces by listening to this podcast.