International Nurses Day is observed on the 12th of May every year to commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale. Check out this year's IND theme, quotes and images to celebrate nurses., Viral News, Times Now
International Nurses Day is a perfect day to express gratitude to all the nurses around the world who work tirelessly to provide us with better quality services. The day celebrates the unsung heroes and calls for collective efforts to chart the future direction of nursing to meet the new normal s needs. International Nurses Day 2023 Date and Theme: Know History and Significance of the Day That Highlights the Contributions of Nurses.
International Nurses Day 2021: History, significance of Florence Nightingale s birth anniversary
International Nurses Day 2021: History, significance of Florence Nightingale s birth anniversary
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. File photo
Updated: May 12, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
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.