Certified Nurses Day 2024 Activities. Certified nurses day is held every year on march 19th to recognize nurses who have committed to professional excellence by seeking certification in their specialty areas of practice. Certified nurses day is march 19, the birthday of margretta ‘gretta' madden styles, the renowned expert of nurse credentialing.

The goal of this day is to promote professional certification for nurses interested in getting certified, as well as celebrating nurses who are already certified. This professional observance was created.