Certified Nurses Day is an annual day of recognition for and by healthcare leaders dedicated to nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition, and service. Every March 19, employers, certification boards, education facilities, and healthcare providers celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty.

More than 70 organizations participated in the first Certified Nurses Day by signing the proclamation and sponsoring annual events including:

Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) National Organization for Competency Assurance American Nurses Credentialing Center Canadian Nurses Association

Certified Nurses Day is the perfect opportunity to invite all nurses to advance their career by choosing certification.

Professional certification is a voluntary designation earned by individuals who demonstrate a level of competency, skill, and knowledge in their field. Certification affirms advanced knowledge, skill, and practice to meet the challenges of modern nursing.