Celebrating the Power of Our Nurses
Nurses show up every day with skill, compassion, and dedication — and National Nurses Week is our opportunity to make sure that doesn’t go unnoticed. This week is about more than recognition; it’s about taking a moment to honor the real work nurses do and the real difference they make. At UW Nursing, we’re committed to celebrating our nurses, supporting our students, and lifting up the voices of our entire community during this week of national recognition.
As we celebrate Nurses Week 2026, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the extraordinary care and expertise that our faculty and students demonstrate each and every day. Your dedication not only transforms the lives of patients and families but also strengthens the health of our communities by creating generational impact.
Executive Dean Hilaire J. Thompson, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN
Schedule of Events
A week built to celebrate, recognize, and show up for the people who do the same every day. Check out the full schedule and celebrate with us.
National School Nurse Day
Where Nurses Lead, Care Follows
Three stories of UW nurses who saw a gap in care, and chose to close it.
Hands that Meet the Moment
When a patient went into labor at a primary care clinic, a UW-trained nurse midwife and her team proved what accessible, community-centered care can do.
When the Whole Person Walks Through the Door
How one psychiatric nurse practitioner is closing the gap between mental and physical health through integrated, whole-person care in rural Washington.
Miles for Mamas
A UW nursing student witnessed what rural Tanzanian mothers endure to reach prenatal care, and came home determined to do something about it.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare
We are proud to shine a light on just a few of the extraordinary faculty members who represent the best of what nursing has to offer.