The International Nurses Day is annually observed on May 12.
- It is a global celebration that honours the invaluable contributions of nurses, promotes the nursing profession, and advocates for the well-being of nurses worldwide.
- It recognizes their dedication, compassion, and expertise in delivering quality healthcare services and shaping the future of healthcare.
Theme : Every year, a specific theme is chosen, and for 2023, the theme for this year is “Our Nurses. Our Future.”
- The theme for 2022 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health.
- The theme for 2021 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare.
- The theme for 2020 was Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.
- The theme for 2019 was “Health For All”. And National Nurses Day 2019 theme is “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit”.
History
- International Nurses Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
- She was a pioneering figure in nursing.
- Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, in Italy. She is considered the founder of modern nursing.
Significance
- Raising Awareness: The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of nursing as a profession and the need for continued support and investment in nursing education, research, and resources.
- Celebrating Achievements: International Nurses Day celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of nurses in improving healthcare outcomes, patient safety, and healthcare innovations.
- Promoting Nursing Profession: The day promotes nursing as a respected and vital profession, encouraging individuals to consider nursing as a career choice.
Other Important Factors:
- They are the key factor in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
- National Nurses Associations (NNAs) play an important role in encouraging nurses, providing education, well informed, advice so that they can deliver their work properly.
- Also, NNA works with governmental and non-governmental organisations to strengthen health care systems.
Key Role in COVID-19 pandemic
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was a major global public health emergency and nurses comprised the major part of medical workforce.
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