Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development.

Nursing Recognition Dates

Medical-Surgical Nurses Week
November 1-7, 2023
#MSNW23

• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Review
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Resources

Urology Nurses and Associates Week   
November 1-7, 2024
#UrologyNurseWeek23

• Nephrology & Urology Resources
• Male Genitourinary Assessment POCKET CARD

Forensic Nurses Week  
November 5-11, 2024
#FNWeek

• Journal of Forensic Nursing
• Forensic Nursing Resources
• Intimate Partner Violence  GUIDELINE SUMMARY

Perioperative Nurses Week       
November 12-18, 2024
#PeriopProud

• Perioperative Nursing Certification Review
• Perioperative & Surgical Nursing Resources

National Nurse Practitioner Week         
November 12-18, 2024
#NPweek

• The Nurse Practitioner
• Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Healthcare Observances

American Diabetes Month        

• Endocrinology & Diabetes Resources
• Diabetes GUIDELINE SUMMARY
• Managing Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in the Hospital Setting POCKET CARD

National COPD Awareness Month         

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) GUIDELINE SUMMARY

National Hospice Palliative Care Month

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
• Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Resources
• Palliative Care GUIDELINE SUMMARY

More Observances in October

• Lung Cancer Awareness Month 
• National Family Caregivers Month          
• National Healthy Skin Month
• Great American Smokeout
• International Survivors of Suicide Day November 18, 2023
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week November 19-25, 2023
• National Family Health History Day

Nursing Events

See all upcoming events here!

Anything missing? Please let us know in the comments!
Have a good month!