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.
Today (May 12) is Florence Nightingale’s birth anniversary and is observed as International Nurses Day. Florence Nightingale was an English nurse, a social reformer and a statistician who founded the key pillars of modern nursing. She was born on this day 1820. International Nurses Day assumes great significance in times such as these when we are battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses are the backbone of any hospital or clinic continuously providing high-quality care often working without a break.
According to the WHO website, the COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of the vital role nurses play. Without nurses and other health workers, we will not win the battle against outbreaks, we will not achieve the Sustainable Development Goals or universal health coverage.
International Nurses Day 2021: History
Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing, started work as a nursing in-charge of the British and allied soldiers, wounded during the Crimean War. She was known as the Lady with the Lamp. Florence Nightingale spent most of her time caring and comforting the injured - often late into the night. The first nursing school - the Nightingale School of Nursing - was inaugurated in London in 1860. Florence Nightingale was a key figure behind setting up a training school for midwives as well. She was the first woman who was awarded the Order of Merit 1907.
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 the request was turned down.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) - on its part - has celebrated this day since 1965.
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.
Few quotes for International Nurse Day 2021
"Nurse: just another word to describe a person strong enough to tolerate anything and soft enough to understand anyone."
"I attribute my success to this; I never gave nor took any excuse." — Florence Nightingale
Thank you so much for bringing hope into this hopeless world and nursing the infected society with your love and care. Happy Nurses Day!
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kindness, empathy, and endless love! Happy Nurse Day 2021!
Happy nurses day to all the wonderful nurses of the world! The dedication you show towards your job is marvellous and praiseworthy. Have a nice day!
Dear, the way you have vowed to nurture the world with your empathy, kindness, and humanity is beyond all the praises! Happy Nurses Day!
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