SAVE THE DATE
2023 National Nurses Month Celebration
May 1 - May 31, 2023
The impact you make on health care is unparalleled. The American Nurses Association is kicking off its annual month-long celebration that allows for greater opportunities to promote understanding and appreciation of the invaluable contributions of nurses like you!
You bring vast knowledge and expertise to every health care setting across a wide range of specialties, serving your patients and communities throughout the continuum of life and care. You truly make a difference by influencing and shaping health policy decisions that ensure all people have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage.
That's why we've selected the evergreen theme, You Make a Difference, to honor your varying nursing roles as well as the positive impact you have on everyone's lives.
Announcing our first FIVE nurses to win the Amazon.com gift card giveaway:
Amelia Lizarraga
Peter Farr
Claire Knight
Patricia Orlando
Myeshia Westbrooks
Congratulations! We will reach out to the winners via email to claim their prize.
If your name is not listed above, you still can win an Amazon.com gift card. Another announcement will be made by June 1. There are still five more nurses who will win!
Weekly Focus Areas
National Nurses Month is divided into four weekly focus areas — Self-Care, Recognition, Professional Development, and Community Engagement. Take a minute to review each focus area taking place through the month of May. Don't forget to save each week to your calendar. You are not going to want to miss a thing!
May 1 — 7
This week is dedicated to cultivating and maintaining optimal mental health and physical well-being.
May 8 — 14
Honor the work of nurses who lead, excel, and innovate in our healthcare systems and our communities, making them vital to transforming the future of healthcare.
May 15 — 21
Access resources and insights to guide you in your professional development. Focus on how you can excel and lead in your nursing career or inspire and help others in their professional nursing journey.
May 22 — 31
Focus on Engaging with your community this week, whether virtually or in-person. Educate members of your community on what nurses do beyond the bedside — advocacy, shaping public policy, or serving as an organization board.
Toolkit
NOW AVAILABLE!
FREE - National Nurses Month Toolkit
Make sure to get your Nurses Month party started right. Use the official 2023 National Nurses Month Toolkit, it's chock-full of articles and downloads, including:
- Templates
- Graphics
- Banners
- Posters
- Online assets
The exclusive 2023 National Nurses Month toolkit is an invaluable resource to help you get ready for your celebration throughout the month of May - no matter how big or small.
Wait there’s more! Inside you’ll also find:
- Tips to join the weekly themes
- Ways to recognize nurses you know
- Suggestions to get the public involved
Did we mention that it’s… FREE? Download the toolkit and take a look for yourself.
FREE National Nurses Month Webinar!
Asking and Advocating for What Nurses Need | May 17, 2023, Noon ET (Earn 1.5 CNE*) | FREE Let your voice be heard from the halls of hospitals all the way to Capitol Hill. Attend our free webinar where you will get actionable tips, tools and skills so you can confidently ask for what you need at work as well as foster a culture of self-advocacy to improve patient care.
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