National Nurses Month: Honoring the Heart, Strength, and Leadership of Nursing

04 May 2026

During National Nurses Month, we celebrate the professionals who are often at the heart of patient care—providing not only clinical expertise but also compassion, advocacy, and leadership. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, nurses are playing an increasingly vital role in shaping patient outcomes, team culture, and organizational success.

Speakers like Kathleen Bartholomew, a recognized expert in nursing leadership and patient safety, offer actionable strategies to improve communication, reduce burnout, and strengthen team collaboration. Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on dignity and conflict resolution, brings a powerful framework for fostering respect and connection in high-stress environments.

Public health leaders such as Dr. Richard Carmona and Dr. Jerome Adams, both former U.S. Surgeons General, provide a broader perspective on the critical role nurses play in advancing community health and public trust.

Adding a unique voice, Samantha Harris, cancer survivor and wellness advocate, shares a deeply personal story that resonates with healthcare professionals and reinforces the human side of care.

Together, these speakers highlight the resilience, empathy, and leadership that define the nursing profession—while offering tools to support well-being and sustainability in the field.

This National Nurses Month, go beyond recognition—invest in the people who care for everyone else. View more of our top voices on human-centered care and patient engagement here.

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