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NP Week 2026

November 8-14, 2026

Rebuild. Reveal. Rise. A Community Where Every NP Finds Their Voice Again

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Our 2026 theme provides a safe, supportive space for nurse practitioners to heal from burnout, share their real stories, and rediscover their voice. This year is all about community, authenticity, and rising together in leadership.

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Why This Theme?

Rebuild. Reveal. Rise. reflects the emotional heartbeat of today’s NP profession. After years of rising pressure, burnout, and navigating healthcare in constant transformation, NPs are craving spaces where they can breathe, be heard, and reconnect with their purpose. This theme honors that need. It acknowledges the reality of exhaustion while celebrating the resilience, expertise, and lived experiences that make NPs the backbone of patient-centered care.
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Nurse Practitioners rebuild by finding community, reveal their power by sharing real stories and lived wisdom, and rise by stepping into leadership at their own pace. This theme creates space for authenticity, collaboration, and collective strength because NPs rise higher when we rise together.
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NP Week 2026 Events and Activities

Join us for a meaningful week dedicated to healing, storytelling, empowerment, and community connection all rooted in our commitment to support every NP’s journey from burnout to renewed purpose.\
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Event Highlights:
  • NP Week Brunch: A welcoming kickoff with reflections on resilience, community, and reclaiming joy in practice.
  • Unscripted Story Circles: Real NPs sharing real story moments that shaped their practice, their purpose, and their paths
  • Expert Panels: Hear from NPs who have turned burnout into breakthroughs and transformed challenges into leadership opportunities.
  • Scholarships & Recognition: Honoring NPs who exemplify authenticity, courage, advocacy, and community care.
  • Networking & Community Building: A safe, uplifting environment to connect with peers, share lived experiences, and feel supported.
  • NP Week Fundraising Gala: A celebratory evening dedicated to honoring the NP community, raising funds for scholarships, advocacy, and professional support initiatives. An elegant night of inspiration, storytelling, and impact.

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Join Us in Rebuilding, Revealing, and Rising Together

NP Week 2026 is more than a celebration, it’s a refuge, a reunion, and a revitalization. Whether you are an NP, healthcare partner, student, or supporter, we invite you to be part of a week designed to restore your spirit, elevate your voice, and strengthen our community.
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Together, we rebuild.
Together, we reveal.
Together, we rise.

© 2025 by Illinois Nurse Practitioner Network

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