Nurses Nurturing Nurses
A Peer Support Group

For Nurses, By Nurses

Nursing is one of the most rewarding professions in the world.

It is also one of the most emotionally demanding.

Every day, nurses witness joy, grief, healing, suffering, celebration, loss, and everything in between. We care deeply for others, often while putting our own needs aside. Over time, that can take a toll.

We believe nurses deserve a place where they can simply be human.

That is why Tucson Chapter 2 of the Arizona Nurses Association proudly sponsors Nurses Nurturing Nurses, a free, in-person, monthly peer support gathering created by nurses, for nurses.

For more than a year, three local nurses, Ellyn, Nicole, and Selina, have been honored to hold this space for our nursing community.

Together, we've welcomed nurses from a variety of specialties, backgrounds, and stages of their careers. Every gathering reminds us that while our stories may be different, our experiences are often deeply shared.

Some months our circle is large.

Some months, three nurses gather.

And that's okay.

We continue to show up because we believe the nurses who are in the room are exactly the nurses who are meant to be there. Meaningful conversations don't require large numbers. Sometimes the most profound healing happens in a small circle where everyone is seen, heard, and understood.

What You'll Find

Nurses Nurturing Nurses is not another meeting and it’s not another obligation.

It’s simply a place to breathe.

Our gatherings offer opportunities to:

Connect with fellow nurses who understand the realities of nursing.
Share experiences in a confidential, supportive environment.
Listen without judgment and be listened to with compassion.
Reduce feelings of isolation and burnout.
Build genuine friendships and professional connections.
Remember that you don't have to carry everything alone.

There is no pressure to speak. You are welcome to share as much or as little as feels right. Sometimes simply sitting with people who understand is exactly what we need.

You Belong Here

Whether you're a new graduate, a seasoned nurse, retired, working at the bedside, in leadership, education, community health, or any other nursing role, you are welcome.

Come exactly as you are.

Leave feeling a little lighter, a little more connected, and reminded that someone is walking this journey beside you.