Nurses Week is coming up, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you. Here’s everything to know about our lineup of events so far. You won’t want to miss what’s coming up!
Hit the trails for our Love a Nurse 5K, listen to nurses’ true stories at the Bear Tooth, and have the kiddos in your life enter our Nurses Week art contest!
How will you celebrate Nurses Week? Share your photos on social media using the hashtags #AKNursesWeek #NursesWeek2025 and #AlaskaNurses. And make sure you’re following AaNA on Facebook and Instagram!
Kids Art Contest
Entries Due April 25
In honor of Nurses Week, AaNA is holding our annual Kids Art Contest — open to all kids in Alaska in Pre-K through 6th grade! Contest entries will be voted by the public during Nurses Week and winners will receive fun prizes. All contest entries are due by Friday, April 25.
All contest entries are due by Friday, April 25. Download the entry form to see additional details and start creating!
Nursing Narratives
Wednesday, May 7 — 7:00 PM
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
Every nurse has a story to tell — some are funny, some are sad, some are sweet. Join us at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub for Nursing Narratives, an evening of storytelling by Alaskan nurses brave enough to step into the spotlight.
Admission is $20, and part of the proceeds benefit the Foundation for Alaska Nurses. Tickets go on sale April 8 through the Bear Tooth box office. This event sells out quickly, so buy your tickets early!
Love a Nurse 5K
Saturday, May 10 — 10:00 AM
Goose Lake Park
Lace up your running shoes and join AaNA at Goose Lake Park on Saturday, May 10.
The Love a Nurse 5K is family-friendly and open to the whole community – competitive runners and casual walkers alike. And you can bring your pup!
Plus, participants get a sweet shirt and medal, and event proceeds benefit the Foundation for Alaska Nurses!
Can’t make it to Goose Lake? Sign up for our virtual 5K (May 1-31)!
Interested in supporting the Love a Nurse 5K? Email an****@ak*****.org to learn about volunteering or sponsorship opportunities.