National Nurses Week 2025 begins Monday, May 6, and ends on Monday, May 12. This year’s National Nurses Week theme is all about honoring our nurses and the courage that they exemplify every day.

Nurses Week may last just seven days, but the impact nurses have on patients, their families and the entire health care system is felt every single day. Join us in celebrating our courageous nurses by checking out the special events planned throughout the week in their honor.

Nature Walk with Dr. Michael Andreu, UF Associate Professor of Forest Systems

Saturday, May 3

Loblolly Woods Nature Park, 3315 NW 5th Ave, 8:30-10 a.m.

Soaring Soiree

Tuesday, May 6 

UF Health Shands Hospital Conference Room 9433, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, May 8 & Saturday, May 10

UF Health Heart & Vascular and Neuromedicine hospitals, 1-3 p.m.

Monday, May 12

UF Health Shands Hospital Conference Room 9433, 7-9 a.m.

Nightingale Awards Ceremony 

Wednesday, May 7
Starts at 3 p.m.
The in-person event is invite-only, all others, please join us virtually.

Dog Therapy 

Tuesday, May 6 & Wednesday, May 7

UF Health Shands Atrium, 1-2 p.m.

Mini Horse Therapy

Thursday, May 8

Children’s Garden, 2-3:30 p.m.

Opus Extended Hours

*UF Health Shands Atrium location only*

Tuesday, May 6 & Thursday, May 8 | 6:20 a.m.-8 p.m.

Monday, May 12 | 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Virtual Competition

Wednesday, May 7-Monday, May 12

Daily Dress Up Themes

Tuesday, May 6 – Gator Day

Wednesday, May 7 – Twin Day

Thursday, May 8 – Silly Sock Day

Friday, May 9 – Hospital Pride

Saturday, May 10 – Bright & Bold

Sunday, May 11 – Mismatch Day

Monday, May 12 – Monochromatic Monday 

Text NURSING to 855-701-0838 to subscribe to the nursing wellness listerv to receive reminders about the National Nurses Week events!