Ambulatory Care Nurses Week 2026
February 9–13, 2026
Celebrate Ambulatory Care Nurses
Join AAACN as we honor the dedication, expertise, and compassion of Ambulatory Care Nurses nationwide. This year’s theme, “Where Compassion Meets Innovation,” reflects how your heart‑driven care meets forward‑thinking practice.
Share your celebrations all week long using #ambcarenurse for a chance to be featured!
Select a day to view suggested posts, a sample prompt, and the hashtag.
Mindful Monday – Breathe & Believe
- Post a calming photo (coffee, sunrise, plants, etc.)
- Share one way you reduce stress at work or home
- Prompt: “What helps you reset and reduce stress on busy days?”
- Hashtag: #ambcarenurse
Thankful Tuesday –
Tag a Teammate
- Post a picture of a colleague who makes your day better and tag them
- Share why you’re thankful for them
- Prompt: “Who makes ambulatory care nursing better with you?”
- Hashtag: #ambcarenurse
Wellness Wednesday – You Matter Too
- Post a picture of you practicing wellness
- Share a self-care tip, boundary, or healthy habit
- Prompt: “What’s one thing you do to take care of YOU?”
- Hashtag: #ambcarenurse
Throwback Thursday – Why I Chose Ambulatory Care Nursing
- Post an old picture (old badge, first-day memory, etc.)
- Share your story of how you entered ambulatory care nursing
- Prompt: “What made you fall in love with ambulatory care nursing?”
- Hashtag: #ambcarenurse
Feel-Good Friday –
Joy in the Journey
- Share a picture of a recent win, patient moment, or proud accomplishment
- Share something that you are proud of yourself for
- Prompt: “What made you smile or felt pride in this week?”
- Hashtag: #ambcarenurse
Download Social Media Graphics & Posters
Bring the celebration to your team, clinic, or organization with free downloadable graphics!
Available downloads
- Social media graphics for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Printable posters for break rooms and bulletin boards
- Email signature banners
- Web-friendly headers and celebration badges
Virtual 5K – Hosted by the Federal Nurses SIG
Celebrate with movement! Walk, run, roll, or jog your 5K anytime during Nurses Week.
How to Join:
- Join the free AAACN Strava Team
- Complete your 5K anytime between February 9–13, 2026
- Share your milestone photos using #ambcarenurse
Official 5K T-Shirt and ACNW 2026 Merch
Show your pride with exclusive Ambulatory Care Nurses Week merchandise — including the official Virtual 5K shirt!
Celebrate ACNW 2026 in style with our "Where Compassion Meets Innovation" pin! 💙✨
This vibrant, high-quality pin is the perfect way to show your ambulatory care pride and spark conversations about the heart and future of nursing.
💚 Support the AAACN Scholarship & Research Fund
Your generosity helps shape the future of ambulatory care nursing. Donations support the AAACN Scholarship & Research Fund, providing education opportunities and advancing evidence-based practice.
Thank you for being the heart, innovation, and future of ambulatory care nursing!
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