May is Nurses Month. With the theme of "Nurses Make a Difference," each week during Nurses Month has a specific focus:
- Self-Care (May 1-7)
- Recognition (May 8-14)
- Professional Development (May 15-21)
- Community Engagement (May 22-31)
Nurses Month Events
YOU Make a Difference — LIVE Nurses Event
In honor of National Nurses Month, the American Nurses Association will host a free live virtual event to celebrate nurses on May 18 (1:00 pm ET).
The Gratitude Symposium
During the month of May, well-known experts are joining together to provide healthcare workers with a series of presentations meant to thank, teach, and inspire healthcare professionals. Topics include the future of health care, employee wellbeing, employee engagement, teamwork, patient experience, compassion fatigue, social determinants of health, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more.