Built by nurses, for nurses

A free stress relief app and community, built by nurses for nurses.

Find practical ways to connect, move, unwind, and care for yourself with an exclusive community of nurses, CNAs, and student nurses who understand what nursing is really like.

Free to join · Choose iPhone or Android

Inside the OHN app
Operation Happy Nurse app community feed
Customizable profiles with resources that fit your needs.

Start here

Get the OHN app on the App Store or Google Play.

Choose your device below to download the Operation Happy Nurse app and get started.

Support can look different every day

Support that fits our lives as nurses.

See what is inside OHN

Explore a few of the places you can start when you open the app.

Operation Happy Nurse Resources screen with wellness categories and practical support

Resources

Find support in one place.

Browse practical resources across the topics that matter to you.

Operation Happy Nurse Events screen with an upcoming community event

Events

Connect beyond the shift.

Discover nurse events and shared experiences in the OHN community.

Operation Happy Nurse Health and Wellness screen with movement, meditation, and yoga categories

Health & wellness

Make space to care for yourself.

Explore movement, meditation, yoga, and other stress relief options.

Operation Happy Nurse Nutrition Hacks article feed

Nutrition hacks

Nutrition support for the shift and beyond.

Find practical nutrition support and resources created with nurses in mind.

Connect with nurses

Find community, ask questions, and connect with your peers who understand the day-to-day stressors of the profession.

Book club

Join our monthly book club! Each month we pick a great read, and cap it off with something special: a virtual Q&A with the author.

Make OHN your own

Create a customizable profile, save resources, and choose the support that fits your needs.

Operation Happy Nurse has given me a space to pause, breathe, and remember that my well-being matters too. The app feels like a soft landing—a place where I don't have to explain or justify, just be.

OHN app review

Use what works for you

Find support that works for you, whenever you need it.

Nursing asks so much of you. OHN is here to give you a warm, welcoming place to find practical resources, real community, and simple, accessible ways to care for yourself.

Open the app for one conversation, one resource, one event, or one moment that helps you feel a little more supported.

The OHN difference

Built by nurses. Here for nurses.

Operation Happy Nurse is a nurse-founded, nurse-led nonprofit designed to help nurses cope with the stress, anxiety, and pressure that comes with the profession.

A community for nurses
  • Nurse-founded and nurse-led
  • Free to join
  • Practical stress relief and connection
  • Choose the resources that fit you

Your experience is yours

Your privacy matters.

Use resources privately, connect with other nurses, or choose to share anonymously.

See common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Operation Happy Nurse?

Operation Happy Nurse is designed to help nurses cope with the stress, anxiety, and pressure that comes with the profession.

Is the OHN app free?

Downloading the app is free and the resources are free. Some events listed may have costs to attend.

Who is OHN for?

OHN is for nurses, CNAs, and student nurses at every stage of the profession. Whether you are a student, new graduate, or experienced nurse, you can find mental wellness resources, community, and support from your peers.

Does OHN provide therapy?

No. OHN provides mental wellness resources and peer community. It is not therapy or clinical treatment and does not replace professional mental-health care.

How do I download the app?

Choose the iPhone or Android option above to open the correct download page for your device.

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Find the kind of support that fits you.

Founded by a NICU nurse, built with her nurse peers.

Choose your way to join OHN