International Nurses Day 2022: Theme, significance and everything you need to know

Every year, International Nurses Day is marked on May 12 to honour and recognise efforts of nurses across globe. day is commemorated to acknowledge sacrifices and invaluable contributions that nurses deliver to society by taking care of sick and weak until y are well again. Nurses are also celebrated for ir dedication to medical health and service. Furrmore, this day also observes birth of Florence Nightingale, who is revered as 'founder of modern nursing.' 

As entire world is grappling with perils put forth by COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare personnel, and nurses have been working around clock to take care of vulnerable patients. Throughout pandemic era, nurses have me tremendous sacrifices, fought heroically, and recommitted mselves on a daily basis to combat an unparalleled global health crisis. Here is some more information about day that honours ir contributions to healthcare industry: 

International Nurses Day 2022 history 

In year 1965, first International Nurses Day was observed throughout world. International Nurses Day is held to recognise value of nurses worldwide and ir contributions to medical field. Every year, International Council of Nurses (ICN) marks day by creating and spreing information and tools. 

International Nurses Day me 

"Nurses: A Voice to Le - Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health," is me for this year's Nurses' Day, as per World Health Organisation. 

International Nurses Day significance

significance of International Nurses Day is based on story of Florence Nightingale. Each year, governments, as well as autonomous entities, aim to enhance nursing services for ir patients by raising knowledge of newest health-care facilities, giving education, and holding seminars and workshops for nurses regarding patient requirements. Every nurse does all possible every day to help achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDG). 

Who was Florence Nightingale? 

Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, and during Crimean War between Russia as well as Britain, she worked as a nurse manager and trainer. She organised care center for injured troops in Constantinople during Crimean War. Besides facing Russian forces, she and her team of 38 nurses looked after British soldiers who were struggling with poor sanitation. 

Nursing gained a positive reputation as a result of her efforts and services. She received title, " Ly with Lamp," as she used to visit injured troops at night and became an icon of Victorian society. 

She was also known as a reformer, statistician, and creator of modern nursing in England. In 1883, she received Royal Red Cross, in 1904, Ly of Grace of Order of St John (LGStJ), and in 1907, Order of Merit. 

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