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Join Us In Celebrating Nurses Week

We honor the dedication and compassion of New York's nurses who tirelessly elevate the standard of care and health in our community every day.

Nurses Week Toolkit

Thank You Notes

Write notes of recognition and gratitude for your team!

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Virtual Meeting Background

Download a special Nurses Month background for your virtual meetings!

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Certificate of Appreciation

Simply customize and print a Certificare of Recognition to share with colleagues during Nurses Week.

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Enter to Win

Join in the celebration of Nurses Week 2026 by participating in two chances to win a prize from ANA-NY!

Crossword Puzzle

Test your knowledge and celebrate Nurses Week with our crossword challenge! Complete the puzzle during Nurses Week (May 6–12, 2026) and submit your finished crossword for a chance to win a prize. Sharpen your skills, have fun, and see how many clues you can solve!

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BINGO

Place a mark on each activity below as you complete it. Complete five activities in a row during Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2026) and submit your completed card to be entered to win a prize.

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National Nurses Week: Nurses Light Up the Sky Buildings & Landmarks

  • Albany, New York: Albany International Airport Gateway
  • Albany, New York: Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
  • Albany, New York: Empire State Plaza
  • Albany, New York: State Education Building
  • Albany, New York: The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
  • Brooklyn, New York: Kosciuszko Bridge
  • Buffalo, New York: Buffalo Botanical Gardens
  • Buffalo, New York: Peace Bridge
  • Fairport, New York: Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
  • Highland/Poughkeepsie, New York: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
  • Hudson Valley, New York: Mid-Hudson Bridge
  • New York, New York: Empire State Building
  • New York, New York: York – 230 Park Ave.
  • New York, New York: Broadway Cares
  • New York, New York: The Broadway League
  • New York City, New York: MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) - East End Gateway at Penn Station
  • New York City, New York: One World Trade Center
  • New York, New York: Moynihan Train Hall
  • Niagara Falls, New York: Niagara Falls
  • Rochester, New York: The Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic
  • Saratoga Springs, New York: Saratoga City Hall
  • Saratoga Springs, New York: Saratoga Springs City Center
  • South Nyack, New York: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
  • Syracuse, New York: State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center

Watch the Lighting of Niagara Falls in Recognition of Nurses Week — May 6th at 10:15 PM

Watch the EarthCam Live Stream

New York State Proclamation

View the Proclamation as a PDF

Registration is open for the 2026 ANA-NY Annual Conference!

Save $50 on full-conference registration during May in celebration of Nurses Week  |  Promo Code: NursesWeek26

Nurses: Lighting the Way

Thursday, November 12 to Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY

Celebrate Nurses Week by investing in your future.

This November, join us at the 2026 ANA-NY Annual Conference and step into your ESP Effective, Social, and Professional. Designed for nurses at every stage, this experience will help you strengthen leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence skills while connecting with peers across New York.

Take the next step in your professional journey because your growth matters.

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Nurses: Lighting the Way

Give Your Sneakers a Second Life

ANA-NY is partnering with Sneakers4Good to turn gently used sneakers into real impact. Instead of ending up in a landfill, your sneakers can support communities, fund charitable programs, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Whether they’re sneakers from your shifts, workouts, or everyday wear, your donation can make a difference.

Donate Your Sneakers

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