10/17/2026
This year, for the first time, October 17 is being recognized as Nurse Honor Guard Day in Florida.
Nurse Honor Guards provide meaningful tributes to Nurses who spent their careers caring for others. When their work is done, fellow nurses come together to honor their legacy.
Through meaningful traditions, including the lighting of the Nightingale lamp and the offering of a white rose, volunteer Nurse Honor Guards pay a final tribute to nurses who dedicated their lives to the profession.
There are currently 22 Volunteer Nurse Honor Guard chapters in Florida who ensure that a nurse's lifetime of service is remembered and honored.