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Nurses Make a Difference

Celebrate National Nurses Week May 2024

Appreciation for the Heart of Healthcare

As a nurse, you bring your own kind of strength to your work, and it spreads throughout the nursing profession and your community. With your caring heart, passion and expertise, you are truly making a difference every single day.

National Nurses Week is May 6–12, 2024, but let’s use the entire month to nourish your well-being and honor nurses everywhere.

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Improve Nursing Wellness

Boost the nation’s health one nurse at a time by joining the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ program.1 Make a health commitment and share successes with other nurses.

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5-Minute Gratitude Break

Let the supporters and nurses in your life know how much you appreciate them with this e-card. It's free and no account setup is needed to say thank you.

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Find an Island of Calm

Night shift or daytime, take a gentle break that gives you a little more peace and strength. Try this "Yoga with Adriene" video, her way to honor nurses throughout the year.

Yoga for nurses

"I have worked so hard to become the nurse I am today, and I can’t wait to see where the future takes me."

Lacey H.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing Graduate and 2022 Alumni Nightingale Award Recipient

Ways to Save on Your Nursing Program

National Nurses Week is also a great time to review your career path and consider going back to school. As a national leader in nursing education, Rasmussen University Nursing programs can meet you where you are—from a Practical Nursing Diploma through BSN, MSN and a doctoral degree. You’ll find advanced programs and multiple ways to make your education more manageable.

Connect with our dedicated team of admissions advisors who will walk you through every step to create a personalized education plan.

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LPN Care Grant

Save up to $2,000 on your Practical Nursing Diploma and take your first step as a nurse.2

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Refer a Nurse for a Scholarship

You probably know someone who would make a great nurse. Or a nurse who’s ready to level up. Refer them to start or advance their education, and they could receive up to $500 toward their tuition.4

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Alumni Grant

Returning alumni could save up to $3,000 on their Associate’s, Bachelor’s, MSN or Doctoral degree.3 Plus, credits you’ve earned could transfer directly into the next degree.

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Employer Benefits

Over 500 employers have an alliance with Rasmussen University that gives eligible employees tuition savings on qualified programs. See how much you can save.

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"All the people around me will stand up for their patients. I found strength speaking with the professionals and the faculty [at Rasmussen], talking about their experiences. And you need to rely on each other for support."

Skylar H.
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16 Reasons EVERY Week Should be National Nurses Week

From compassionate care on the front lines to graduating from a competitive school, nurses deserve the world’s appreciation! Here’s a reminder why National Nurses Week should be remembered all year long.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nurses Week

When is National Nurses Week?
Is it National Nurses Week or Nurses Month?

In 1974, President Nixon officially designated National Nurse Week, then in 1982, President Ronald Reagan approved National Recognition Day for Nurses as May 6.
By 1990, the American Nurses Association (ANA) had the established recognition event expanded to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6–12 as National Nurses Week.
In 2020, the American Nurses Association advanced the recognition even further by championing a month-long celebration. That means more opportunities to honor nurses and recognize their contributions within our communities.
Why do we celebrate Nurses Week and Month?

National Nurses Week is a time to recognize and appreciate the contributions of nurses in the healthcare industry. Nurses are often the first point of contact for patients, and they play a crucial role in their recovery and well-being. This also provides an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of nurses in the healthcare system and health policy.
What can you do to celebrate National Nurses Week and Month?

National Nurses Week and Month is a great opportunity to show appreciation to the nurses in your life. You can send them a thank-you note or small gift to show your gratitude. Some hospitals and healthcare facilities also organize events and activities to celebrate Nurses Day.

If you’re a nurse, do some yoga, enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or reflect on your positive impact.

Be sure to check out our Facebook pages, including campuses, to see what else we’re up to!
When is National Nurses Day?

National Nurses Day is May 6, the first day of National Nurses Week.

May 8 is designated as National Student Nurses Day. Also, the Wednesday within National Nurses Week is recognized as National School Nurse Day.

National Nurses Week and Month are meant to celebrate nurses of all levels and specialties, and the history of national nurses.
What can you do for National Nurses Day?

On National Nurses Day, you can say thank you to the nurses in your life and acknowledge their hard work, dedication and compassion to their patients. National Student Nurses Day is also celebrated for anyone working to make a positive impact on the nursing profession.
It doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant—saying thank you only takes a second!
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Students who begin the Practical Nursing Diploma program on or after August 2022 and prior to April 7, 2025, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $2,000 to be equally divided across an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
  - Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees. 
  - Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
- Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.
For additional terms and conditions, visit the LPN Care Grant page.
Students who have previously graduated from a Rasmussen degree program and begin in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificates or Doctoral degree program on or after April 4, 2022, and prior to April 7, 2025, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $3,000 will be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student’s first six (6) quarters in their program.
  - Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
  - Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant will be awarded.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
- Student must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws or graduates and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant. Students who previously received the Alumni Grant are not eligible for the Alumni Grant a second time.
- All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met.
- Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
- Alumni Grant may not be combined with other grants or scholarships offered by Rasmussen University.
- Alumni of Rasmussen who are enrolling into the RN to BSN program can choose between the RN to BSN Get Started Grant or the Alumni Grant, but cannot use both.
- Students who previously received the Alumni Achievement Grant are not eligible for the Alumni Grant.
- Students with tuition rates at or lower than $258 per credit for full-time rates and $334 per credit for part-time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University.
  - Students who start in the Master of Science in Nursing degree programs on or after January 2, 2023, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
  - Students who start in the Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates in Nursing Education, Healthcare Technology, Simulations and Informatics or Nursing Leadership and Administration are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University.
  - Students who start the Healthcare Certificate, Medical Assisting Diploma, or Healthcare/Health Sciences Associates with a Medical Assisting Specialization programs on or after May 8, 2024, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants
- Employees of Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for the Alumni Grant.
- Currently, the MSN Nurse practitioner specializations, Post Graduate Certificates and the doctoral degrees are not eligible for Title IV federal student aid programs.
- Rasmussen University reserves the right to add, discontinue or amend scholarship and grant programs at its discretion. Any student currently receiving scholarship or grant funds at the time of the amendment will be notified.
- Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.
Program availability varies by state and campus. This scholarship is limited to a maximum amount of $500 applied at a rate of $125 per quarter for a maximum of 4 quarters. If the scholarship recipient transfers in credits from a previous college and has less than 4 quarters, the scholarship will terminate at the completion of the student’s program. Additionally, if the student enrolls in a program requiring less than 4 quarters of study, the scholarship will terminate at the completion of the program.