Certified Nurses Day - AACN

Certified Nurses Day is a worldwide day of recognition that celebrates nursing specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice certification – and provides a perfect opportunity to thank certified nurses for their dedication, achievements and deep commitment to patient safety.

Make the Most of Certified Nurses Day

Show appreciation for your certified nursing colleagues with free downloadable resources and recognition products from the AACN store.

Commemorative Poster

Show appreciation for certified nurses by posting this flyer in your unit/facility.

Celebratory Sticker Template

Download and print stickers to spread certification pride.

Thank You Card

Use this print-and-fold greeting card to thank the certified nurses in your life.

Sample Social Media Posts

Spread the certification love on social media with these sample posts.

Sample Media Release Template

Ask your marketing team to recognize certified nurses by customizing and distributing this media release.

Browse Gifts in the AACN Store

Shop our online store for certification-themed gifts.

Order before March 3 for delivery by March 19

Purchase an AACN Gift Certificate

Let the certified nurses in your life choose their own thank you gift.

Do You Need Certified Nurses Day Inspiration?

Explore how nurses are recognizing the certification achievements of their colleagues.

Please share your Certified Nurses Day photos and stories on our Facebook page.

Be creative with Certified Nurses Day stickers.

Display Certified Nurses Day posters, signs or banners.

Set up a photo backdrop for team pictures.

Send a card or email from your administrator/manager.

Create a display to celebrate certified nurses.

Get T-shirts made for the certified nurses at your facility.

Create a festive atmosphere on your unit.

Post a shout-out to certified nurses on social media.

Present trophies to honor certified nurses’ commitment.

Distribute special certification buttons or ribbons.

Use Certified Nurses Day to inspire future certificants.

AACN Ambassadors and Chapters

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