Celebrating the Heart of Healthcare: Key Nursing Recognition Dates for 2025 Laura Brummett 2 min read | January 9, 2025 Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing compassionate care, saving lives, and improving patient outcomes every day. With their unwavering dedication and expertise, nurses play an essential role across a variety of specialties, often going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their patients and their families. Recognizing and celebrating their contributions not only boosts morale but also fosters a culture of appreciation and engagement within healthcare organizations. In 2025, healthcare organizations have a unique opportunity to spotlight the incredible work of nurses by marking key recognition dates throughout the year. From honoring nurse practitioners to celebrating those in specialty areas like oncology, critical care, and neonatal nursing, these dates allow you to show gratitude, raise awareness, and strengthen bonds with your nursing staff. Planning recognition events, hosting appreciation activities, or even sharing a simple “thank you” on social media are just a few ways you can participate in these celebrations. In this blog, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of important nursing recognition dates for 2025 to help your organization stay ahead and ensure these incredible professionals feel valued year-round. Let’s dive into the calendar and explore how you can honor the individuals who make healthcare possible. January National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week — Jan. 19–25 National IV Nurse Day — Jan. 25 February Ambulatory Care Nurses Week — Feb. 3–7 PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week — Feb. 3–9 Cardiovascular Professionals Week — Feb. 9–15 Critical Care Transport Nurses Day — Feb. 18 March GI Nurses & Associates Week — March 16–22 Certified Nurses Day — March 19 April Occupational Health Nursing Week — April 6–12 Radiological and Imaging Nurses Day — April 11 WOC Nurse Week — April 13–19 Transplant Nurses Week — April 21–28 May National Nurses Day — May 6 National School Nurse Day — May 7 (celebrated the Wednesday of National Nurses Week) National Student Nurses Day — May 8 International Nurses Day — May 12 National Nurses Week — May 6–12 National Skilled Nursing Care Week — May 11–17 Neuroscience Nurses Week — May 11–17 All month: National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month Oncology Nursing Month National Nurses Month June National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day — June 3 September National Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week — Sept. 1–7 Vascular Nurses Week — Sept. 7–13 National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day — Sept. 8 Nephrology Nurses Week — Sept. 7–13 National Neonatal Nurses Week — Sept. 13–19 Nursing Professional Development Week — Sept. 14–20 National Neonatal Nurses Day — Sept. 15 October National Midwifery Week — Oct. 5–11 Emergency Nurses Week — Oct. 5–11 Pediatric Nurses Week — Oct. 6–10 Emergency Nurses Day — Oct. 8 Perinatal Nurses Week — Oct. 9–15 International Infection Prevention Week — Oct. 12–18 Sterile Processing Week — Oct. 12–18 National Case Management Week — Oct. 13–19 National Respiratory Care Week — Oct. 19–25 Healthcare Quality Week — Oct. 19–25 National Orthopaedic Nurses Week — Oct. 27–31 International Orthopaedic Nurses Day — Oct. 30 November Med-Surg Nurses Week — Nov. 1–7 Urology Nurses and Associates Week — Nov. 1–7 National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week — Nov. 2–8 Forensic Nurses Week — Nov. 3–9 National Nurse Practitioner Week — Nov. 9–15 Perioperative Nurses Week — Nov. 9–15 All month: National Home Care and Hospice Month National Hospice and Palliative Care Month These dates provide an excellent opportunity to honor the diverse specialties within nursing and to show appreciation for the invaluable contributions nurses make to healthcare. By acknowledging these dates, your organization can foster a culture of appreciation and support for nursing professionals throughout the year.