International Nurses Day - 12 May.

International Nurses' Day (IND) is celebrated around the world every May 12, to commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, who was born on May 12, 1820. International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.

The theme for the 2023 resource is "Our Nurses. Our Future".

Our Nurses. Our Future. will be a global campaign which sets out what we want for nursing in the future in order to address the global health challenges and improve global health for all. We need to learn from the lessons of the pandemic and translate these into actions of the future.

With the release of the State of the World’s Nursing report, the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing & Midwifery, the Sustain and Retain in 2022 and Beyond and many other important publications, ICN and other organisations have shown the evidence for change and called for action. It is now time to look to the future and demonstrate what these investments will mean for nursing and healthcare. The Our Nurses. Our Future. campaign will shine the light on nurses and on a brighter future.

History of International Nurses Day

The history of International Nurses Day dates back to 1974 when the International Council of Nurses (ICN) officially declared May 12 as a day to celebrate nurses worldwide. This day recognizes the dedication and compassionate care provided by nurses, who serve as the primary caregivers for patients. The kindness and empathy shown by nurses often contribute to patients’ well-being and recovery.

Source: www.icn.ch

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