Happy Nurses Week 2025! Here at HealthTrust, we're spreading the word with Nurses... The Heartbeat of Healthcare, our campaign to honor and celebrate the skill, compassion, and resilience of nurses everywhere. Here's what to expect, why it matters, and some ideas on how to help celebrate Nurses Week 2025!
- Power Your Career Forward: Sign up for Nurses Week opportunities today!
Nurses Week 2025: The Heartbeat of Healthcare
May 6th through 12th is National Nurses Week 2025, kicking off with National Nurses Day on May 6th and concluding on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
For almost 100 years, Nurses Week has been recognized as a time to celebrate nurses and the essential work they do. And as always, we’re jumping wholeheartedly into the celebration! As part of Nurses... The Heartbeat of Healthcare, we're offering excitement all week long with:
- Nurses Week Deals: Get discounts on scrubs, meals, wellness, and more
- Heartbeat Hero Swag: Look for our team members at select facilities
- Career Opportunities: Join a team that takes your goals to heart
- Go HWS App exclusives: Take control of your schedule—book now using our self-service app
Why Do We Celebrate National Nurses Week?
A time to honor the tireless dedication of nurses who power patient care, National Nurses Week helps point out how each of our daily lives are impacted by those who practice nursing. There isn’t anyone whose life hasn’t been touched by a nurse, and Nurses Week is a great reminder of the thanks they deserve.
A Brief History of National Nurses Week
The story of Nurses Week goes back more than 70 years. The first Nurses Day was held in 1954 to mark 100 years since Florence Nightingale provided nursing care during the Crimean War. The first Nurses Week came 20 years later, in 1974. But it wasn’t until 1982 that Nurses Day became official, and 1993 when National Nurses Week became a yearly event.
Today, we're happy to report that the whole month of May is regarded as National Nurses Month, and the praises of nurses are sung more widely, and more loudly, than ever before. And we're proud to be front and center in those celebrations with Nurses... The Heartbeat of Healthcare!
Honoring Nurses Who Power Healthcare Forward
So, how can you join the celebration? Whether you’re a nurse, co-worker, family member, or just someone who appreciates all the amazing work that nurses do, we’ve got a few ideas on how you can help honor Nurses... The Heartbeat of Healthcare:
1. Show Some Love!
A little recognition goes a long way! From a handwritten note or thank-you card to a small breakroom party or even little anonymous gifts or flowers, there are tons of small gestures you can make to show your love to the nurses in your life.
- Show your love online! Join the HealthTrust Nurses Week celebrations on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, where you'll also find some cool swag and gift idea!
2. Show Your Support!
The more certifications and education a nurse has, the higher the pay and better the opportunities they'll get. And you can support this cause by helping a nurse in your life make the time to pursue those goals — by helping with childcare, for instance, or transportation. You could also refer them to open jobs that could help them develop important skills (and you just might earn a referral bonus, too).
- Give the gift of continuing education: Other helpful gifts include CE gift cards or an ANA membership, which includes 36 free CE courses and $100 off ANCC Certification, among other career development tools and benefits.
3. Grab Some Goodies!
Nurses Week is famous for its freebies! Treating the nurse in your life is easier when there’s so much free food, coffee, and other goodies coming their way, not to mention discounts on everything from clothes and electronics to yoga classes and hotel rooms. If you’re a nurse, it’s a great time to treat yourself. And if you’re not, it can open the door to great new gift ideas for the nurses in your life.
- Watch this space! We’ll have a list of Nurses Week discounts coming your way soon. And you can see them first by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
4. Join the HealthTrust Nurses Week Celebration!
Of course, the best place to spend Nurses Week is with HealthTrust! We'll have festivities all throughout the week as part of our Nurses... The Heartbeat of Healthcare celebration.
Inspired by the ANA's 2025 Nurses Week theme, The Power of Nurses™, we're going all-out with social media shout-outs, Heartbeat Hero Swag, a rundown of Nurses Week discounts and giveaways, and more — including plenty of exclusive career opportunities! Get more details here, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X to join the celebration — and Happy Nurses Week from HealthTrust!
- Your next job is in your hands: Browse hundreds of per diem, travel, and local contract nursing jobs from the palm of your hand with the Go HWS App!
Careers for Nurses... The Heartbeat of Healthcare
Nurses, thank you for keeping the Heartbeat of Healthcare strong! This week — and every week — we celebrate YOU with amazing careers across the USA. Whether you're seeking local contract, travel, per diem, or full-time jobs, we have the opportunities you’re looking for. Apply here to get started today!
