National Nurses Week 2024

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National Nurses Week — May 6th-12

Celebrate, recharge, and remember why you’re amazing!

Thank you to all the incredible nurses who provide exceptional care, day in and day out.

To help show our appreciation, AORN has put together several resources for you and your colleagues to share in the celebration:

  • Spread the love: Download a free thank-you card to personalize and share with your awesome periop colleagues! (And here’s a shop with helpful instructions on how to print a card.)
  • Deck the halls (or break room): Download a free snazzy National Nurses Week poster to proudly display in your facility.
  • Sharpen your skills, grow your career (and save!): Get $20 off the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice during National Nurses Week! Use code THANKYOU24 at checkout.
  • Become a membership VIP: Join AORN or renew your membership during National Nurses Week and get $50 off! Click “Join AORN Today” and use code 24MAYMEM50 at checkout.*
  • Knowledge is power: Need a professional development pick-me-up? Explore our robust resource hub for all your learning needs!
  • Self-care is the best care: Did you know your AORN membership includes an affiliate membership with the American Nurses Association? Check out their awesome self-care resources here.
  • Be boastful on social: Use any of these examples to share your periop pride and recognize your fellow nurses. Be sure to use #PeriopProud!
    • Tag a hero and highlight their strengths
      Example: “Huge shoutout to @[colleague’s username]! You always know how to keep the OR running smoothly and your positive attitude brightens everyone’s day. #PeriopProud”
    • Share inspiring quotes and tag AORN
      Example: “Florence Nightingale said, ’Nursing is the highest ideal of service to humanity.’ Couldn't agree more! Thank you to all the amazing periop nurses out there. #PeriopProud @AORN”
    • Celebrate wins and promote teamwork
      Example: “High five to the incredible OR team today! We pulled together for a challenging case and the outcome was fantastic. #PeriopProud”
    • Keep it short and sweet with visuals
      Example: “Coffee brewing, scrubs on, ready to make a difference! Sending positive vibes to all my fellow periop nurses today! ☕️ #PeriopProud”

*Excludes student, retired, new to profession, monthly membership subscriptions, and Periop 101 renewals. Valid through May 12, 2024 at 11:59PM PT. Note: only one savings code can be used per transaction. Multiple savings codes cannot be used in a single transaction.

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