International Nurses day|May 12
The International Council for Nurses started to celebrate international nurse day since 1965. In the year 1974, May 12 was chosen to celebrate international nurse day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
This day is celebrated to spread the awareness and the importance of nurses in the field of medicine and to show our gratitude for their service.
On this day various events take place around the word to encourage, support and respect the regional nurses by giving various rewards and awards for their remarkable service.
The theme for the 2021's International Nurse Day is "A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare".
Who is Florence Nightingale?
Florence Nightingale was a English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. Her prominent role in the Crimean war made her as an icon of Victorian culture. "The lady with the lamp" quoted her valuable services during the Crimean war.
