International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day 2022 is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the English social reformer, statistician and founder of ...

In 1953, it was Dorothy Sutherland of the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare who proposed to the erstwhile president to proclaim Nurses Day in October. However, his proposal was not approved. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the English social reformer, statistician and founder of modern nursing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nurses on the occasion of International Nurses Day. Prime Minister tweeted, "Nurses play a vital role in keeping our planet healthy. International Nurses Day is a day to reiterate our appreciation to all nursing staff for their exceptional work even in the most challenging of situations." The pandemic has highlighted the need for countries to invest in nurses and midwives along with other aspects of achieving universal health coverage. They are a synonym for care since they supply all of the care and help that anyone in need requires.

Every year, May 12 is celebrated as International Nurses Day. It's the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

Happy International Nurses Day. Happy International Nurses Day. We want you to know that we appreciate your kindness and are grateful for everything you do. -- I would like to thank all the nurses out there for your immense contribution to the healthcare sector. Every year, May 12 is celebrated as International Nurses Day. It's the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. She was born on this day in 1820. -- Thank you for constantly showing compassion to and care to those in need.

Nursing is a respected profession, and never have nurses been more valued than during the last two years as the world responded to the global pandemic.

During the pandemic we had a team dedicated to virtual care for children with COVID-19. No matter what area of the Network our nurses are based, they all have one thing in common, a passion for making a difference. Their compassion, resilience and dedication has been a shining light through these challenging times,” Sally Whalen, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Education said. Nurses in our outreach services care for patients in regional and rural areas of NSW, Canberra and beyond.

Some of the nursing staff at Cowra Hospital dressed in old uniforms found in their original packaging at the old nurses quarters. Cowra's nurses celebrated ...

There are more nurses and midwives in NSW public hospitals than at any other time in history. The 2021-22 NSW Health total budget is $30.2 billion. "She is a true patient advocate and shows incredible empathy and care with every patient interaction she has. They have done an incredible job," Mr Fahy said. "Stacey is an outstanding registered nurse. "It is clear Stacey is an incredible asset to Gilgandra MPS, WNSWLHD and NSW Health, she has an incredibly bright future and is very deserving of the inaugural Pauline Webster-Cox Award."

La Trobe University nursing lecturers and students from its Shepparton campus have marked International Nurses Day by dressing up in vintage uniforms.

Ms Bassett said the theme for 2022 International Nurses Day was "A Voice to Lead — Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health". "I'm hoping about 50 per cent of our nurses will go on to be nurse practitioners because I think that is probably the way of the future in health in regional areas," she said. "She trained at the Geelong Hospital in 1971 and this is her original uniform, she was a midwife at the Ballarat Hospital for about 30 years," she said. "I remember in 1988 we were on strike, and I remember sitting on the picket line out the front of Echuca Hospital to improve the wages of nurses. "When I graduated in 1989, I went to a white uniform and again it was very impractical to do your job," she said. "In 1989 when I graduated, we would hold a candle and make a pledge about being a good nurse and serving our communities and the badge was pinned on us," she said.

Pictured to celebrate International Nurses Day are some of the dedicated nursing professionals at Narrabri District Health Service hospital, Penny Towns, ...

On May 5, the Narrabri Health District Service also celebrated the International Day of the Midwife, recognising their work and contribution to maternal and newborn health and wellbeing. She was also known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ because of her nightly practice of checking on sick soldiers with a light, especially during the Crimean War. Regarded as the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale was a trailblazing British nurse, statistician, social reformer and leader of improved health care.

International Nurses Day is celebrated worldwide to mark the legendary Florence Nightingale's birthday. The occasion seeks to honour her groundbreaking work ...

Their deep commitment to protecting lives and public health is commendable," Modi said. International Nurses Day is celebrated worldwide to mark the legendaryFlorence Nightingale's birthday. Their deep commitment to protecting lives and public health is commendable," Modi said.

Shepparton nursing students and staff at La Trobe University celebrated International Nurses Day on Wednesday, May 11.

The focus for the day was on the need to protect, support and invest in the nursing profession to strengthen health systems globally. “They are so excited to be nurses and can’t wait to get out there.” “I wanted to get across to them what a great profession this is.”