ANPD just celebrated Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Week, held September 13–19, 2026. The annual event honors the important work of NPD practitioners to support nurses and healthcare teams through education, leadership, and professional development. In hospitals, academic institutions, and beyond, NPD Week is a way to recognize the impact these professionals make every day.
In case you missed it, here’s a look at how members of the NPD community celebrated NPD Week across the country.
“We celebrated NPD Week by bringing NPD practitioners from across UC Davis Health together for our inaugural NPD All Here Day. It was an inspiring day to build community, collaborate, exchange ideas and best practices, and connect our work, identifying opportunities to partner and advance shared priorities. The collective energy in the room was undeniable. … We are stronger when we are together.”
“NPD Week hits differently when you’re in academia. 💙 Somehow, without planning it, the stars aligned and NPD Week (Sept. 13–19) reflected everything I value about Nursing Professional Development—partnership, learning, recognition, and leadership.”
“What a way to wrap up #NPDWeek! A culmination of 1 year of course prep planning done ✔️ for the books! Everyone walked away with new knowledge ➕️ affirmed commitment to promote and advance the #npd specialty!
Cheers to meaningful impacts!
Cheers to the NPD specialty!!
Cheers to the DFW ANPD Affiliate!!!”
“Happy National Professional Development Nurses Week!!!! So thankful for our nurses who develop, mentor, educate, hardwire policy and empower autonomous practice!”
“Celebrating my fellow NPD colleagues and the incredible work we do to educate, mentor, support, and empower nurses throughout their professional journeys. Grateful to be part of a profession dedicated to lifelong learning, growth, and improving patient care. Here’s to all of us helping nurses grow and healthcare move forward. Happy NPD Week to us! 📚✨”
“Happy Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Week! 🎉A special shoutout to the Department of Nursing Professional Development and the Nursing Professional Development Specialists at HUP. They are inspiring, creative, and passionate nurses who are impacting the nursing profession in a meaningful way.”
It's not too late to show off your celebrations! If you had a celebration or education event during NPD Week 2026, share your recipe for success by submitting to NPD in Motion.