PEDIATRIC NURSES WEEK

Save the date! Join us October 6-10, 2025, to celebrate Pediatric Nurses Week! This week's mission is to promote pediatric nursing, the practice of nurses dedicated to promoting the optimal health of children and providing excellence in nursing care of children and their families. This week calls attention to the critical work that pediatric nurses provide to improve healthcare delivery. It is a time to reflect on pediatric nurses' contributions to patients, families, and communities.

Sign up for the Pediatric Nurses Week: Caring Connections webinar below and access the PNW 2024 webinar recording, The Power of Gratitude!

Register for the Pediatric Nurses Week 2025 Webinar: Caring Connections

Join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, for a 1-hour webinar with Dr. Jean Gribbon, Chief Mission Officer and Founder of Beads of Courage. We will discuss BEad inspired learning and how the application of theory and staying curious in practice can lead to innovation. The webinar will conclude with a meaningful reflection using beads as a powerful metaphor for your pediatric nursing practice. 

*A bead reflection gift from SPN and Beads of Courage is limited to the first 200 registrants!*   

Register now

Secure Your Pediatric Nurses Week Merch

SPN is partnering with Jim Coleman, Ltd. to bring you this year's Pediatric Nurses Week gear! From t-shirts, banners, pens and more, we have what you need to proudly represent all of your hard work!

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Free Downloadable Resources

Explore these free downloadable resources for #PNW2025! You may use these resources to celebrate virtually or print them out to show how much you appreciate your colleagues, unit, and the profession. 

Celebration Activities 

As you prepare for your 2025 Pediatric Nurses Week celebration, consider implementing these ideas in your organization:
  • Hold celebration raffles and give out prizes
  • Create "Why I Chose Peds" posters to hang in your hospital
  • Incorporate a fun and engaging theme for the week
  • Organize games for patients and their families
  • Host a potluck, staff breakfast, or ice cream social

 

In Case You Missed It, Access the 2024 Pediatric Nurses Week Webinar: The Power of Gratitude

Pediatric Nurses Week is a time dedicated to honoring your contributions. We invite you to access this 60-minute webinar recording led by Tena Barnes Carraher, the co-Founder of the Daisy Foundation. This session focuses on the significance of meaningful recognition, leveraging examples from The DAISY Award's origins, research, and pediatric-specific nominations. Watch this recording to listen to inspiring stories, reflect on your own experiences, and leave with a renewed spirit and a reminder of the reasons you chose a career in pediatric nursing.

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