Nurses' Week May 2011

Each year, May is the month when nurses, and many different types of nursing roles, are recognized and celebrated. These days and weeks of recognition are a way for nursing professional associations to honor their members, as well as to promote nursing careers to potential future nurses. Additionally, Nurses' Week is also a time for employers to recognize their nursing staff. Below is a list of the nursing recognition dates.

National Nurses' Day: May 6
Some also refer to this as National RN Recognition Day.

Nurses' Week: May 6 - 12
This year's theme for Nurses Week is "Nurses Trusted to Care" according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). All types of nurses are recognized throughout this week.

National Student Nurses' Day: May 8
Recognizing future nurses who are in school or training.

National School Nurse Day: May 11
Honors nurses who work in schools and school systems.

Additionally, the entire month of May is considered Oncology Nurses' Month.