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National Nurses Week

Celebrate National Nurses Week by honoring the innovation and leadership of nurses. Discover stories of how they are transforming healthcare, leading during the pandemic, and shaping the future of the profession.
  • 2022 National Nurses Month
    Lynda Benton, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives at Johnson & Johnson, reflects on the way forward for the nursing profession as we celebrate this year’s National Nurses Month.
    2022-05-02T12:04:48.307Z
  • Child's illustration of medical professionals working during COVID-19
    Amid a global pandemic, when the world needed their leadership in healthcare more than ever, nurses answered the call. Johnson & Johnson is celebrating National Nurses Month 2021 by sharing the stories of 15 nurse healthcare disruptors, just some of the many nurses who led the way through COVID-19.
    2021-05-03T17:52:42.876Z
  • collage showing images of 10 nurses pioneering innovative COVID-19 solutions in action
    From inventing a medical grade protective mask to forming an interdisciplinary prone team; developing a virtual rounding tool to creating color-coded signs to improve communication. Johnson & Johnson was excited to speak with ten U.S. nurses who have developed innovative solutions in response to COVID-19.
    2020-05-05T15:09:16.378Z
  • nurse in PPE swabbing a patient for Covid-19
    At Johnson & Johnson, we will never stop advocating for, elevating and empowering nurses as innovative, critical leaders on the frontline. This National Nurses Month, and in the International Year of the Nurse, learn how we are working to support nurses on the frontlines of COVID-19.
    2020-05-05T01:12:44.081Z
  • Smiling nurses sitting and listening to a lecture
    The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing, now celebrating its 15th year, has been an unwavering national effort widely recognized by many as tremendously successful in its drive to recruit, retain and support the nursing profession. Although the success of this initiative is encouraging, it is important to acknowledge that there is still more work to be done. Learn more about how nursing scholarships are helping support the next generation of nurses.
    2017-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • Six people with differing facial expressions
    This National Nurses Week, as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing, we’re honoring current nurses and supporting future nursing students.
    2017-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • The Campaign for Nursing promo banner with woman smiling at the camera
    Now, more than ever, nurses are critical to the health of our world. The future of our healthcare system is dependent upon recruiting and retaining passionate student nurses. The future of our healthcare system is dependent upon recruiting and retaining passionate student nurses like those we recently met at the 65th National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) convention in Dallas, Texas.
    2017-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • Female nurse in scrubs taking the vitals of a smiling female patient in hospital bed
    "We'd like to thank the three million nurses nationwide for all of your hard work every day. Your passion and level of care is irreplaceable." - Andrea Higham, Director of

    The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future

    2016-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • Female nurse in scrubs playing with baby girl
    Have you seen our stream of shareable social images on our Facebook Page and Twitter feed thanking nurses for the important role they play in healthcare? Read on to learn how you can help support student nurses by simply engaging with our “Thank You” images. By celebrating today's nurses, you're also helping future nurses!
    2016-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • Male nurse in scrubs letting male child patient play with stethoscope
    How have nurses impacted your life? This year for National Nurses Week, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future is proud to launch the “Nurse Effect,” a new initiative that showcases the positive ripple effect nurses have had on individuals lives – and ultimately – society as a whole. Over the past few weeks, we’ve collected nurse stories from real patients across the U.S. and beyond who have been positively impacted by a nurse. These stories showcase the profound impact that nurses have on their patients and community every day.
    2016-05-04T04:00:00Z
Group of smiling nurses in scrubs holding folders
Group of smiling nurses in scrubs holding folders
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