Around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth in 1820) is celebrated around the world. The day has been scheduled to celebrate and highlight the numerous contributions nurses make to society. At some of their lives' most difficult times, nurses care for our loved ones.. They may be short of time, but not compassion.
International Nurses Day in Australia, Canada, the United States, and other nations is often part of a week-long commemoration, often referred to as National Nurses Week.
Do you personally know a nurse? Send a letter of appreciation.
Invite a nurse to speak out about the career at retirement homes, school, and businesses. A nurse is a licensed nurse.
On social media, use #InternationalNursesDay or #VoiceToLead to post.
Visit the International Council of Nurses website to learn more about the International Council of Nurses.
History
This year has been commemorated by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) since 1965.
During the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale became a key figure in nursing in the 1850s. She was stationed at a hospital where she managed a team of nurses who cared for wounded British soldiers. When she first arrived at the hospital, she was struck by the hospital's fragile condition. ' So, she introduced stringent measures of care and made sure the wards were kept clean and well stocked with food and medical supplies. Nightingale's experiences prompted her to campaign for change in health care and nursing. She founded the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas' Hospital in London in 1860.
