History of International Nurses Day
The celebration of International Nurses Day started in 1965 by the International Council of Nurses(ICN). This day is the birth anniversary of the famous Florence Nightingale. She was an English nurse, social reformer, and statistician. During the Crimean war, she gained fame while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses, being the pillar of modern nursing. She brought a reputation for nursing and became an icon in Victorian culture.
This day was initially proposed by Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, but it was not approved. Finally, after 20 years, May 12 was chosen as the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Since then, the International Council of Nurses(ICN) has been producing and distributing resources and evidence on International Nurses ‘Day.
The theme of International Nurses Day 2021
The theme for this year’s International Nurses Day is Nurses: A Voice to Lead-A Vision for Future Healthcare. Like doctors and other health care workers, nurses are at the forefront of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Significance of International Nurses Day
Nurses have always played a crucial role in recovery and wellbeing for people across the globe. But they hardly receive any respect that they deserve. So this day is dedicated to honour them the respect they deserve.
This pandemic situation has a greater significance of International Nurses day than ever. Nurses are continuously providing service to the patients, being the backbone of the healthcare system in hospitals. Their diversified role is to carry out several tasks at the workplace.
