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Every year, International Nurses Day (IND) is observed in several countries around the world on May 12. The International Day aims to honour the contributions that nurses make to society around the world. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. International Nurses Day is a perfect time to recognise nurses' vital role in delivering quality healthcare and providing support and comfort to patients and their families. From providing patient care to advocating for better healthcare policies, nurses make invaluable daily contributions to society. In this article, let us know more about the history and significance of the international event. International Nurses Day Images for Free Download Online: Wish Happy Nurses Day With WhatsApp Messages, Quotes & Greetings on May 12.
What is the Date of International Nurses Day 2024?
International Nurses Day 2024 will be celebrated on May 12, i.e., Sunday.
What is the Theme of International Nurses Day 2024?
The theme of International Nurses Day 2024 is ‘Our Nurses, Our Future: The Economic Power of Care’.
What is the History of International Nurses Day?
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated International Nurses Day since 1965. In 1953, Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed that President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaim a Nurses' Day, but it was not approved. In January 1974, May 12 was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. International Nurses Day HD Images, Quotes and Wallpapers: Share Wishes, WhatsApp Messages, Sayings and Pics To Celebrate Florence Nightingale's Birth Anniversary.
What is the Significance of International Nurses Day?
International Nurses Day is an opportunity to express gratitude to nurses worldwide for their dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Despite being the backbone of health care, nursing often faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation. The day aims to reshape perceptions, demonstrating how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits.
Each year, ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses' Day Kit on this day to mark the occasion. The kit contains educational and public information materials for use by nurses everywhere.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 12, 2024 07:41 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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