Celebrate Your Contributions
It’s National Nurses Week
May 6-12, 2025
Nurses are not only the heart and soul but also the face of healthcare, embodying excellence in their practice. Their knowledge and dedication make a lasting impression on the lives of patients and families. During Nurses Week, let’s celebrate the outstanding contributions of nurses everywhere.
Empowering Excellence: Resources and Support
Treat yourself to these carefully curated resources.
AACN Advocacy: Staffing, Nurse Support and More
AACN Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Adult Critical Care
Discover seven evidence-based standards, AACN guides critical care staffing to improve nurse well-being and patient care.
AACN Staffing Resources
In addition to advocating for appropriate staffing and establishing standards, AACN offers resources including innovative ideas and strategies from our community. Find out how nurses in other settings are addressing staffing issues and consider leading similar changes in your unit.
A Nurse’s Journey From Assault to Advocacy
Receiving the proper assistance after experiencing workplace violence helped this emergency nurse find her voice to help others.
Preventing Violence Against Healthcare Workers
AACN’s statement on preventing violence urges hospitals to protect healthcare workers through training, support, and strong policies.
Foster Healthy Work Environments (HWEs)
Learn about creating a healthy work environment (HWE) which enables nurses to provide the highest standards of compassionate patient care while being fulfilled at work.