Celebrating Nurses Week 2023: May 6 - May 12

Nurses Week is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions that nurses make to healthcare. This year's theme, "You Make a Difference," highlights just how important nurses are to the well-being of their patients. From providing comfort and support to administering life-saving treatments, nurses are truly the backbone of the healthcare industry.

One of the most significant ways that nurses make a difference is through their bedside manner. A compassionate and caring nurse can make all the difference in a patient's recovery. Whether it's holding a patient's hand, listening to their concerns, or simply offering a kind word, nurses have a unique ability to connect with their patients on a human level.

But nurses do so much more than just provide emotional support. They are also responsible for administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing wound care, among other things. Nurses are often the first line of defense in identifying potential health problems and alerting doctors and other healthcare professionals to potential issues.

Nurses also make a difference outside of the hospital. They work in schools, community centers, and other settings to provide preventative care and health education to the public. By educating people about healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention, nurses help to improve the overall health of their communities.

Are you looking for ways to thank a nurse that has made a difference in your life?

Nominate a Nurse for The DAISY Award
If you work alongside an extraordinary nurse, consider nominating them for The DAISY Award. The DAISY Award honors "the super-human work nurses do for patients and families every day".

Send a Note
Sending a hand-written card is a unique way to express gratitude to those who care for us each day. Hallmark is partnering with healthcare organizations nationwide by offering a discount on packs of nurse and staff appreciation cards. Be sure to use code NURSES23 at checkout.

Share Nurse Freebies and Discounts
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has put together a comprehensive list of Nurse’s Week offers, ranging from food and retail to travel and a special giveaway. View all of this year’s nurse discounts here.

Tell Them About Free Continuing Education Opportunities
Nurse.com created an initiative called Free CE Friday which features no-cost continuing education for nurses – in-person or virtual. Nurses can earn two CEs by taking a course sponsored by HomeChef titled Pursuing a Healthy Weight through June 3, 2023.

 Follow Nurse.com on Facebook to learn about Free CE Fridays!

Download the 2023 Nurses Month Resource Toolkit
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has put together a free downloadable toolkit to help promote the invaluable contributions of our nurses across the country.

Get your FREE Toolkit here!

As we celebrate Nurses Week this year, it's important to remember just how much nurses contribute to our healthcare system. Their compassion, expertise, and dedication make a real difference in the lives of their patients. So, to all of the nurses out there: thank you for all that you do. You truly make a difference.