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Every year International Nurses Day is observed on May 12. The International Council of Nurses officially declared May 12 as International Nurses Day. The day aims to recognise the dedication, compassion and care that nurses provide to the patient. Such kindness and empathy shown by nurses often contribute to well being and recovery of the patient.
The day honours the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of modern nursing. To celebrate her greatness, the International Council of Nurses celebrates May 12 as International Nurses Day.
The day honours the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of modern nursing. To celebrate her greatness, the International Council of Nurses celebrates May 12 as International Nurses Day.
What is the International Council of Nurses?
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national associations representing 28 million nurses across the world.
ICN was founded in 1899, it is the world's first and widest international organisation of healthcare professionals. ICN works in the direction to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
ICN was founded in 1899, it is the world's first and widest international organisation of healthcare professionals. ICN works in the direction to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
International Nurses Day: History
International Nurses Day celebrates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, a highly-respected nurse and the founder of modern nursing.
She was born on May 12, 1820, in Italy. She gained massive fame during the Crimean War in the 1850s, where she, with her team, treated the wounded soldiers.
She was born on May 12, 1820, in Italy. She gained massive fame during the Crimean War in the 1850s, where she, with her team, treated the wounded soldiers.
Nightingale made significant efforts to improve sanitary conditions, and nursing practices significantly reduced mortality rates and revolutionised the professionals.
International Nurses Day: Significance
International Nurses Day is a perfect way to tribute nurses who take care of the safety, health, and recovery of patients.
This day highlights their contribution to providing high-quality healthcare services to the world. The role of nurses is no less than any other professional involved in medical practice.
It's a day to recognise the effort and contributions of nurses around the world.
This day highlights their contribution to providing high-quality healthcare services to the world. The role of nurses is no less than any other professional involved in medical practice.
It's a day to recognise the effort and contributions of nurses around the world.
Best quotes from Florence Nightingale
- "I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse."
- "The very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm."
- "Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection."
- "No man, not even a doctor, ever gives any other definition of what a nurse should be than this – ‘devoted and obedient’. This definition would do just as well for a porter. It might even do for a horse. It would not do for a policeman."
- "And what nursing has to do in either case, is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him."
