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Why 2026 Is the Year to Choose a “Nurses Save Lives” Tag in Alabama

  • Writer: Dr. John Ziegler
    Dr. John Ziegler
  • Oct 6
  • 2 min read

Every day, nurses in Alabama quietly save lives—in hospital rooms, clinics, schools, rural communities, and disaster zones. Their work is essential. But in 2026, you’ll have a powerful way to support them with something you already use every day: your car tag.


The Nurses Save Lives specialty license plate isn’t just a symbol—it directly funds the Alabama Nurses Foundation’s mission to support nurses and nursing students across the state. Choosing this tag in 2026 matters more than ever, and here’s why:


1. Your Tag Funds Nursing Scholarships Across Alabama


Every Nurses Save Lives tag purchased or renewed provides financial support for nursing students. These scholarships help reduce barriers to entering the profession, especially in rural and underserved areas where nurses are urgently needed.


One tag = one step closer to another nurse in the field.


2. You’re Investing in Alabama’s Healthcare Future


As the demand for nurses rises and healthcare challenges grow, the Foundation is working to expand its financial, educational, and outreach efforts. 2026 is a critical year for keeping that momentum alive.


Your tag helps:

  • Grow the pipeline of future nurses

  • Support continuing education

  • Strengthen nurse retention across the state


3. It’s a Visible Show of Support


Driving with a Nurses Save Lives tag raises awareness everywhere you go. Whether you're in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery, or a rural county, your license plate sends a message: Alabama values its nurses.


One car can spark one conversation — and that conversation can shift community support.


4. The Impact Stays Local


All proceeds from Nurses Save Lives tags stay right here in Alabama. Your dollars don’t disappear into a national fund — they come back to support Alabama nurses and nursing programs directly through the Alabama Nurses Foundation.


5. It’s Easy to Get (or Switch to)


When you renew your registration in 2026, you can request the Nurses Save Lives tag at your county’s licensing office or through online renewal, depending on your county. Switching from a standard tag only takes a few minutes, but the impact lasts all year.


6. You’re Part of a Growing Movement


Each year, more Alabamians are choosing specialty tags that align with their values. The Nurses Save Lives tag gives you the opportunity to make a statement that’s both meaningful and practical.


Imagine thousands of vehicles across Alabama proudly displaying support for nurses — that’s the momentum 2026 can bring.


The Bottom Line: Your Tag Makes a Difference


A Nurses Save Lives tag is more than a license plate — it’s a scholarship, a show of gratitude, and an investment in lifesaving care. When renewal season comes in 2026, choosing this tag is one small decision that will make a big difference for nurses and the people they serve across Alabama.


Because when you support nurses, you support every patient, every family, and every community in this state.

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