Celebrating Nurse Practitioners: Trusted Providers, Advocates, and Leaders
About NP Week
National Nurse Practitioner Week is an annual celebration recognizing the outstanding contributions of nurse practitioners (NPs) to the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the nation.
For more than six decades, NPs have delivered high-quality primary, acute, and specialty care to patients across the lifespan. Today, more than 590,000 licensed NPs across the United States provide comprehensive, patient-centered care through approximately 1 billion patient visits annually (KFF, 2026). NPs practice in diverse settings, including primary care clinics, hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care centers, long-term care facilities, and specialty practices. Through their expertise in clinical care, disease prevention, patient education, and health promotion, NPs play an essential role in improving health outcomes, addressing healthcare disparities, and expanding access to care.
Nursing continues to earn the trust of the American public. In Gallup’s 2026 reporting on its Honesty and Ethics Poll, nurses once again ranked as the most trusted profession in the United States (Brenan, 2026). This enduring public trust reflects the commitment of nurses and NPs to providing safe, compassionate, and equitable care.
Celebrate NP Week With NAPNAP!
Join the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) in celebrating NP Week 2026!
NAPNAP President Nutrena H. Tate, PhD, MBA, APRN, CPNP-PC, NEA-BC, FADLN, is helping us celebrate and recognize the extraordinary contributions of NPs to our patients, families, and communities. Watch and share her special NP Week message:
- Facebook: Watch NAPNAP’s NP Week Message
- Instagram: Watch NAPNAP’s NP Week Reel
Explore NP Week Resources
Learn more about National Nurse Practitioner Week, the history of the NP profession, and ways to recognize and celebrate NPs.
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): National NP Week Resource Guide: Explore national NP Week information, recognition activities, and resources highlighting the contributions of NPs.
- The History of National Nurse Practitioner Week: Learn about the origins and evolution of NP Week and its role in recognizing the profession.
Stronger Together: Join Ohio NAPNAP and Elevate Your NP Voice!
NPs are shaping the future of healthcare and together, we’re even stronger!
The Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) connects, supports, and empowers pediatric-focused advanced practice nurses across Ohio. Through professional development, advocacy, leadership, and collaboration, we amplify our collective voice, advance the profession, and promote access to high-quality, equitable healthcare for children and families.
Join Ohio NAPNAP and become part of a community of trusted healthcare leaders, advocates, and innovators working to shape the future of pediatric healthcare in Ohio and beyond.