AUSTIN, TEXAS — The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
® (AANP) joins with a grateful nation in recognizing National Nurses Week, which is dedicated to honoring the outstanding contributions made by nurses as they care for patients of all ages in all health care settings. Every nurse shares a commitment to patients that strengthens the health of their communities.
As this week of recognition comes to a close on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12, the contributions made by nurses worldwide are acknowledged during International Nurses Day. This year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has announced an International Nurses Day theme of "Nurses: A Voice to Lead — A Vision for Future Healthcare," which highlights how nursing will look in the future as well as how the profession will transform the next stage of health care.