{"id":13478,"date":"2025-01-09T13:41:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T18:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/?p=13478"},"modified":"2025-04-21T09:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:00:12","slug":"2025-nursing-recognition-dates-for-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/blog\/2025-nursing-recognition-dates-for-employers","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Heart of Healthcare: Key Nursing Recognition Dates for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"h-full w-full\">\n<p class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke overflow-hidden rounded-full\">Recognizing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/blog\/meaningful-recognition-nursing-impacts-retention?_gl=1*ledplv*_gcl_au*NjE3MzY1MTgwLjE3MzAzMDI2OTk.&amp;_gl=1*ledplv*_gcl_au*NjE3MzY1MTgwLjE3MzAzMDI2OTk.\">celebrating their contributions<\/a> not only boosts morale but also fosters a culture of appreciation and engagement within healthcare organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke overflow-hidden rounded-full\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke overflow-hidden rounded-full\">Planning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/blog\/nursing-appreciation-organizational-success-and-the-ripple-effect\">recognition events<\/a>, hosting appreciation activities, or even sharing a simple &#8220;thank you&#8221; on social media are just a few ways you can participate in these celebrations. In this blog, we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke overflow-hidden rounded-full\">Let\u2019s dive into the calendar and explore how you can honor the individuals who make healthcare possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e63c6354-c00f-4430-b694-0d7c583220a0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h2><strong>January<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aana.com\/membership\/national-crna-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week<\/a> \u2014 Jan. 19\u201325<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ins1.org\/about-us\/iv-nurse-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National IV Nurse Day<\/a> \u2014 Jan. 25<\/p>\n<h2><strong>February<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaacn.org\/events\/ambulatory-care-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambulatory Care Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Feb. 3\u20137<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspan.org\/Education-Events\/PANAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Feb. 3\u20139<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acp-online.org\/front-page\/cv-professionals-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardiovascular Professionals Week<\/a> \u2014 Feb. 9\u201315<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astna.org\/page\/CCTND\/Critical-Care-Transport-Nurses-Day.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Critical Care Transport Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 Feb. 18<\/p>\n<h2><strong>March<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgna.org\/Attend\/GI-Nurses-and-Associates-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GI Nurses &amp; Associates Week<\/a> \u2014 March 16\u201322<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/education-events\/certified-nurses-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certified Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 March 19<\/p>\n<h2><strong>April<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaohn.org\/Events\/OHN-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Occupational Health Nursing Week<\/a> \u2014 April 6\u201312<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arinursing.org\/news-events\/national-radiologic-and-imaging-nurses-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radiological and Imaging Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 April 11<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wocn.org\/events\/event-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WOC Nurse Week<\/a> \u2014 April 13\u201319<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itns.org\/transplant-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transplant Nurses Week<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 April 21\u201328<\/p>\n<h2><strong>May<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/newsroom\/stories\/nurses-day-week.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 May 6<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasn.org\/advocacy\/school-nurse-day#:~:text=Wednesday%2C%20May%2011%2C%202022&amp;text=National%20School%20Nurse%20Day%20was,May%206-12%20each%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National School Nurse Day<\/a> \u2014 May 7 (celebrated the Wednesday of National Nurses Week)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/education-events\/national-nurses-week\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Student Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 May 8<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icn.ch\/how-we-do-it\/campaigns\/international-nurses-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 May 12<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/education-events\/national-nurses-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 May 6\u201312<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahcancal.org\/Education-Events\/Pages\/NSNCW.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Skilled Nursing Care Week<\/a> \u2014 May 11\u201317<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aann.org\/meetings\/neuroscience-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neuroscience Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 May 11\u201317<\/p>\n<h3>All month:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sccm.org\/About-SCCM\/Collaborations\/Critical-Care-Awareness-Month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.org\/make-difference\/celebrate-oncology-nursing\/oncology-nursing-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oncology Nursing Month\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/education-events\/national-nurses-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Nurses Month<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>June<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/naahcr.memberclicks.net\/index.php?option=com_jevents&amp;task=icalrepeat.detail&amp;evid=2569&amp;Itemid=115&amp;year=2023&amp;month=06&amp;day=06&amp;title=national-healthcare-recruiter-recognition-day&amp;uid=71d0b2b19122efd5e440cf91e4c1a824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day<\/a> \u2014 June 3<\/p>\n<h2><strong>September<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nacns.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 1\u20137<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/svnnet.org\/events\/vascular-nurses-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vascular Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 7\u201313<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphon.org\/about-us\/pediatric-hematology-nurses-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Pediatric Hematology\/Oncology Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 8<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annanurse.org\/education-events\/events\/nephrology-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nephrology Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 7\u201313<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nann.org\/national-neonatal-nurses-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Neonatal Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 13\u201319<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anpd.org\/Events\/NPD-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nursing Professional Development Week<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 14\u201320<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nann.org\/about\/national-neonatal-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Neonatal Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 Sept. 15<\/p>\n<h2><strong>October<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.midwife.org\/National-Midwifery-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Midwifery Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 5\u201311<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ena.org\/about\/en-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Nurses Week<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Oct. 5\u201311<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedsnurses.org\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=53:pediatric-nurses-week&amp;catid=25:category-public&amp;Itemid=148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pediatric Nurses Week<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Oct. 6\u201310<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ena.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Nurses Day<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Oct. 8<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awhonn.org\/perinatal-nurses-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perinatal Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 9\u201315<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infectionpreventionandyou.org\/iipw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Infection Prevention Week\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Oct. 12\u201318<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myhspa.org\/resources\/sterile-processing-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sterile Processing Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 12\u201318<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acmaweb.org\/section.aspx?sID=82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Case Management Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 13\u201319<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Respiratory Care Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 19\u201325<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nahq.org\/event\/healthcare-quality-week-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthcare Quality Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 19\u201325<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orthonurse.org\/Events\/Orthopaedic-Nurses-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Orthopaedic Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 27\u201331<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orthonurse.org\/Events\/Orthopaedic-Nurses-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Orthopaedic Nurses Day<\/a> \u2014 Oct. 30<\/p>\n<h2><strong>November<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsn.org\/events\/medical-surgical-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Med-Surg Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Nov. 1\u20137<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suna.org\/unaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urology Nurses and Associates Week<\/a> \u2014 Nov. 1\u20137<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.namss.org\/Tomorrows-MSP\/-MSPWeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week<\/a> \u2014 Nov. 2\u20138<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forensicnurses.org\/page\/FNWeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forensic Nurses Week\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Nov. 3\u20139<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aanp.org\/all-about-nps\/np-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Nurse Practitioner Week<\/a> \u2014 Nov. 9\u201315<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorn.org\/events\/perioperative-nurses-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perioperative Nurses Week<\/a> \u2014 Nov. 9\u201315<\/p>\n<h3>All month:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahc.org\/consumers-information\/november-is-home-care-hospice-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Home Care and Hospice Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhpco.org\/resources\/national-care-at-home-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hospice and Palliative Care Month<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/resources\/recruiting-predictions\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24-NURSE-524-Web-Banner-RecruitingPredictionsCTA-300x101.png\" alt=\"Nurse.com can help recruit nurses\" width=\"716\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24-NURSE-524-Web-Banner-RecruitingPredictionsCTA-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24-NURSE-524-Web-Banner-RecruitingPredictionsCTA.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing compassionate care, saving lives, and improving patient outcomes every day. 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