TodayGood News CalendarNational Nurses Week
National Nurses Week in the United States runs from May 6 through May 12.
The next date is May 6–12, 2027. Dates follow Mountain Time, America/Denver. Stories below are from the archive.
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A short prompt for a teacher to use with children. This page is for adults.
Write thank-you notes for the school nurse or a clinic. Do not include a student's health details, and do not stage an emergency.
More stories a teacher can read aloud are in the Kids section.
HeroesREACH and Guardian Flight crew members Steve Hardesty and Misae Nomiyama delivered baby Lacy safely during a climb. Both are 2026 Stars of Life, and they reunite with the family in Elko on Oct. 23.
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CommunityOn October 24, college volunteers from Iligan took library books, school supplies, clothes, and blood-pressure checks to Sitio Limunsudan for Indigenous Peoples' Month.
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CommunityA Trader Joe's cashier named Tim noticed a nurse who was anxious about returning to work after mental health leave and gave her flowers and chocolate.
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CommunityBaptist Health System's reunion at Brackenridge Park brought back children who are thriving, including 6-year-old triplets and a boy who spent eight months in the NICU.
Verified · Texas Public RadioFive true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.