National Nurses Week 2025 has closed! This year the American Nurses Enterprise shined a light on The Power of Nurses™. We recognized the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide and the real-life challenges they face every day. We're already planning for National Nurses Week 2026 - stay tuned to see what we come up with next year!
NURSES LIGHT UP THE SKY 2025
Nurses Light Up the Sky is a beautiful way to honor nurses, drive awareness among the wider community, create press opportunities, encourage social sharing, and the lit landmarks serve as perfect destinations for local meet ups and activation during National Nurses Week. While we are still adding sites every day – the map below includes sites across the country that are lighting up in honor of nurses:
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Last year we illuminated 85 buildings in honor of nurses during National Nurses Week. This year we’re lighting up over 150 buildings and you can help! If you have suggestions for buildings, landmarks, monuments or healthcare hubs in your state – please let us know by emailing us at NursesWeek@ana.org. We hope to see and share your pictures and celebrations in May – use the hashtags: #ThePowerOfNurses and #NursesLightUpTheSky and you might see yourself on some of our pages!
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation
You spend your life helping others – now it’s time to focus on yourself. Our Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® program aims to holistically enhance and support all aspects of your well-being and wellness. Join the Gratitude, Growth, and Go: The 1-5-5 Challenge for Mental Well-Being, sponsored by Humana for National Nurses Week to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Free Webinars
Monday, May 5 at 3:00 P.M. ET: Code of Ethics Webinar sponsored by Capella. Through real cases and powerful examples, participants will examine how the Code provides a foundation for ethical decision-making, advocacy, and compassionate care. Watch the recording now.
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 P.M. ET: Mary Eliza Mahoney Lecture will focus on social justice, a core pillar of Mahoney’s life and work. It will leverage Provision 9 of the American Nurses Association's newly revised Code of Ethics for Nurses. Watch the recording now.
Friday, May 9 at 2:00 P.M. ET: Redefining and Elevating the Value of Nursing webinar in partnership with LinkedIn.
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Support Nurses
With a gift to the American Nurses Foundation, you are helping to create a healthier world through The Power of Nurses™ Donate below, or click here to explore other ways to donate. Thank you in advance for your support and making a positive impact on nurses and the nursing profession.
To make your donation go even further, every dollar you donate during the month of May will be matched, up to a total of $10,000, by the Park Family Charitable Foundation. That means your gift will have twice the impact in supporting the important work of the American Nurses Foundation.
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American Nurses Enterprise is proud to partner with organizations who are vested in The Power of Nurses ™ and the future of healthcare.
Partnering with American Nurses Association during National Nurses Week is an extraordinary opportunity to connect with over 5,000,000 nurses across the country during a high-impact moment. For more information about partnering with American Nurses Association, please contact sales@ana.org.
Corporate donors support American Nurses Foundation’s work in advancing the nursing profession. American Nurses Foundation is the only philanthropic organization to support all U.S. nurse interests. Together we can transform the nation’s health by delivering meaningful solutions that matter. For more information about partnering with American Nurses Foundation, contact Inne Barber at Inne.Barber@ana.org
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THE 2025 TOOLKIT
This exclusive National Nurses Week 2025 Toolkit is designed to help you honor nurses and elevate your engagement efforts locally. It is packed with customizable resources, guidance, assets and activation ideas that have the power to drive awareness and meaningful results.
Download the Toolkit Now – it's free!
WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE:
- Guidance for pitching stories to press
- Social media assets
- Printable poster
- Printable thank you cards
- Printable certificate of appreciation