Theme: “Our Nurses. Our Future”.

Nurses celebrate International Nurses Day on May 12 every year. It marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale and the contribution of the kind, compassionate, and brave nurses towards the healthcare industry. A nurse’s role in the healthcare industry is as important as a doctor’s. Just like we applaud the doctors all over the world, we must give a round to express our gratitude towards the brave and hardworking nurses on International Nurses Day too.

The International Council of Nurses declared Florence Nightingale’s birthday as International Nurses Day. Nurses Day is the occasion to express gratitude towards our caregivers. They help patients get better by communicating with them, understanding their needs, and providing comprehensive care.

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare sector, dressed in scrubs, stethoscopes in their pockets, and a doctor’s most trusted ally. They always wear sweet smiles and soft expressions, and they never forgot our treat as we walked out the door. While others had warmer grins and kinder faces, it reminded us of the day we were jabbed in the eye with a sharp syringe while looking out the window. We know it was all for the best, though.

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY ACTIVITIES

• Get creative by making a card or a poster for your favorite nurse. They deserve it for all the hard work they do.
• Express your respect for nurses by joining the campaign on social media.
• Share a thank you note for your nurse on Nurses Day.
• Simply say thanks to them the next time you see them.
• Educate people about the importance of nursing and the contribution of nurses
• If you have close friends or family, pamper them with a treat like a special dinner today.
• Share a special memory of yours with a nurse or post a picture on social media using the hashtag CelebrateNurses.
• If you know someone smart with a penchant for caring for others, persuade them to take up the noble profession.

FACTS ABOUT NURSING

• Largest healthcare profession
• Gender bias
• Started as a woman’s job
• The word ‘nurse’ is derived from the word ‘nutrire’ which was used to refer to a ‘wet nurse.’

WHY WE LOVE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

• Many educational activities and events are organized. This is for nurses to introduce themselves to advances in the sector.
• Nurses are honored at events all across the world. They are recognized in numerous countries for their substantial contributions.
• On this day, nursing schools and departments are inaugurated. New policies are also introduced to help promote and uplift the profession of nursing.
• This day raises awareness about the challenges of the profession of nursing.
• Nurses Day gives us the opportunity to acknowledge the tireless work that nurses do.
• This day highlights the work of nurses and gives them the opportunity to take pride in their profession.

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