Ideas for Celebrating NP Week!

Whether you’re the NP owner of a practice, the Director of Advanced Practice, or just an appreciative patient, you might want to find ways to acknowledge NPs during NP Week. NP Week is an annual event held during the second week of November to recognize NPs' vital contributions to healthcare. And it’s this week: November 10 to November 16. Here are some ideas to consider:

1. Share Appreciation Posts on Social Media

• Highlight the incredible work of NPs by sharing stories, shout-outs, or thank-you posts on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook. Use hashtags like #NPWeek or #ThankAnNP to show support.

2. Host an NP Appreciation Event

• Organize a luncheon, happy hour, or virtual event to recognize and celebrate the dedication of NPs in your clinic, hospital, or community.

3. Send Personalized Thank-You Notes

• Handwritten notes or personalized e-cards can go a long way in showing appreciation for NPs who’ve made a difference in patients' lives.

4. Feature NPs in Your Newsletter or Blog

• Share articles or interviews highlighting the achievements and contributions of NPs in your organization or community. This helps increase awareness of their impact on healthcare.

5. Host a Continuing Education (CE) Workshop

• Invest in the professional growth of NPs by offering a workshop, seminar, or webinar focused on relevant topics or new advancements in the field.

6. Create a Recognition Wall

• Set up a wall at your workplace where team members can write notes of appreciation, success stories, or inspiring moments they've experienced with NPs.

7. Nominate an NP for an Award

• Recognize outstanding NPs by nominating them for local or national awards.

8. Organize a Community Health Event

• Use NP Week as an opportunity to host a free health screening or wellness clinic in your community to promote preventive healthcare.

9. Celebrate with NP Swag

• Gift NPs with items like mugs, T-shirts, or badges that celebrate their profession. It’s a fun and simple way to show appreciation.

10. Share Inspirational Stories

• Encourage NPs to share their journey, challenges, and triumphs. These stories can inspire others and highlight the essential role NPs play in healthcare.

11. Support NP-Owned Businesses

• Promote or purchase from NP-owned businesses during the week to celebrate their contributions both inside and outside of healthcare. (PreceptorLink® is an NP-owned business!)

12. Host a Virtual Networking Event

• Create a space where NPs can connect, share experiences, and discuss best practices, especially those in different specialties or regions.

Celebrating NP Week is a great way to honor NPs' dedication, expertise, and impact on patient care while spreading awareness of their critical role in healthcare. 

PreceptorLink® wishes you a Happy NP Week!! 

Lynn McComas is the CEO and founder of PreceptorLink and a recognized expert in precepting nurse practitioners and advanced practice provider students. With over two decades in primary care, Lynn has served as a coach, advisor, mentor, and preceptor for countless healthcare professionals, including NPs, nurses, and medical assistants. She co-founded a successful skills and procedures business and speaks nationwide on NP-related issues.

Lynn is also a regular contributor on LinkedIn, KevinMD, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram @preceptorlink, X @LynnMcComas, and her blog, where she addresses the growing