5 Easy Nurse Appreciation Week Games

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Are you in charge of finding fun group game ideas for your nursing team? Between the call lights, medication passes, charting, and the mounds of paperwork, you don't have time for complicated.

That's why I've pulled together 5 low prep game ideas that you can use during Nurses Week, staff meetings, or a quick breakroom potluck.

Simple & Fun Nurse Appreciation Week Games Ideas

Let's dive into some low-cost but big fun print and go nursing week activities your team can enjoy.

Funny Fill-in-the-Blank Nurse Story

This one is always a safe win.

Everyone fills in random words (without seeing the full story)… and then when you read it out loud? It’s chaos in the best way.

Time: 10–15 minutes
Prep: Print & go

Why I like it:

• No one has to perform
• People who don’t usually talk can still play
• It almost always ends in laughter

If your group is a little quiet, have one person read it dramatically; it helps.

You can grab the printable version here.

Think Quick: Nurse Edition

This is perfect when you’ve got like… 10 minutes to fill and no energy left to plan anything.

You just hit play and go.

People answer quick prompts without overthinking, and it wakes the room up fast.

Time: 5–10 minutes
Prep: None

Why this works:

• No setup at all
• Good for tired or low-energy groups
• Gets people talking without pressure

Play an online version of our Nursing Think Quick Game.

Nurse This or That

This game presents an opportunity to get to know your group better by learning their individual preferences. You just give them choices like:

Charting early or last minute?

Night shift or day shift?

Coffee or energy drink?

Time: 10–20 minutes
Prep: None (or print if you want it pretty)

Why it works:

• Easy for everyone to answer
• No wrong answers
• Gets people talking without forcing it

Grab our mini Nurses Week Game bundle that includes a This or That game along with a fun Pass the Gift Game.

Nursing Roll & Share

Here's a fun way to get everyone talking and sharing their experiences. In this dice game, each number matches a prompt like:

• “Funniest thing that happened on shift”
• “Why did you become a nurse?”
• “A moment you’ll never forget”

Time: 15–25 minutes
Prep: One die (that’s it)

Why I like this one:

• Gives quieter people an easy way to join in
• Works for small or bigger groups
• It can be funny OR meaningful
• Works for small or larger groups

Find Someone Who Nursing Game

This is an easy way to get people up, moving, and talking without it feeling forced.

Each person gets a game sheet with prompts like:

• “Find someone who worked a night shift this week”
• “Find someone who always has snacks on hand”
• “Find someone who can’t get through a shift without coffee”

Players walk around the room and find someone who matches each prompt, then have them sign their sheet. The goal is to fill as many spaces as possible while sharing quick stories, laughs, and those “I’ve been there” moments.

Time: 10–20 minutes
Prep: Print & go

Why it works:

• Gets everyone interacting (even quieter groups)
• Creates natural conversation without pressure
• Easy to set up and explain

Download your copy of the Nursing Find Someone Who Game.

If You’d Rather Not Piece It Together

I’ve already put together some done-for-you nurse games you can just print and use:

✔️ Icebreakers
✔️ Funny group games
✔️ Low-prep activities
✔️ Perfect for meetings, events, or appreciation

You can grab a bundle of 8 fun low-prep games for your nurse appreciation week event.

Add a little extra cheer to your Nurses Week celebration with our FREE cupcake toppers.

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