National Nursing Week 2026: The Power of Nurses to Transform Health
- NSWOCC
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From May 11–17, 2026, NSWOCC joins the CNA to celebrate National Nursing Week—a time to recognize the extraordinary contributions of nurses and the essential role they play in transforming health care across the country.
This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health,” speaks directly to the impact nurses have every day: advancing patient outcomes, leading innovation, and shaping the future of care through expertise, compassion, and leadership.
Celebrating NSWOCs and SWANs Across Canada
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is proud to represent over 600 specialized nurses and a growing community of more than 1,600 Members and Associates dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with wound, ostomy, and continence challenges.
This year’s theme strongly aligns with NSWOCC’s direction:
Mission: Leading excellence is our passion. Enhancing lives is our inspiration. Innovation is our commitment.
Vision: Every person deserves specialized wound, ostomy and continence care.
Values: Nursing specialty excellence, leadership, and collaborative partnerships
Featured National Nursing Week Webinar
As part of this year’s celebrations, we are proud to highlight an upcoming webinar led by Dr. Kim LeBlanc (WOC Institute Academic Chair and CNA President) and Dr. Corey Heerschap, immediate past president of NSWOCC:
The Power and Impact of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care
📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
This session will showcase the vital role of nurses specialized in wound, ostomy and continence care in improving patient outcomes and transforming health-care systems. Through advanced clinical expertise, leadership, education, and research, these nurses:
Address complex care needs
Empower patients and families
Support interprofessional teams
Drive evidence-informed practice
Participants will also explore how specialized nursing:
Prevents complications
Accelerates healing
Enhances quality of life
Reduces health-care costs
Join the Celebration
We encourage all NSWOCC Members and the broader nursing community to take part in National Nursing Week:
Access and share resources from the Canadian Nurses Association: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/news-events/national-nursing-week/resources
Celebrate your colleagues and teams
Share your stories and impact using #NationalNursingWeek
Reflect on the vital role nurses play in transforming health for all Canadians
You can also view a special message from Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Leigh Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/health-canada_national-
To all nurses—and especially to NSWOCs, SWANs, and specialized nurses across Canada—thank you for your leadership, your expertise, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. Your work continues to shape healthier futures for individuals, families, and communities.
Happy National Nursing Week 2026!
