It takes so much courage to keep showing up. Every hour. Every day. A day – even an hour – without each of us changes the face of health care for the worse. Together, we have the Courage to Soar.
Jennifer Adamski, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses President
National Nurses Week kicks off May 6 and ends May 12. This year’s theme, Courage to Soar, celebrates the strength and dedication nurses show every day — for their patients, their colleagues and themselves.
While the official celebration lasts just one week, the positive impact our nurses have on health care is felt and appreciated every day.
Take a look at the activities we have planned to honor our incredible nursing teams all week long!
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*
Thursday, May 8 & Monday, May 12| 6:20 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 11 | 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!