12th of May – International Nurses Day

International Nursing Day is celebrated annually on May 12. In other words, today there is a reason to once again thank and congratulate the representatives of one of the most humane professions.

Nurses are specialists who have received primary medical education and follow the prescriptions of a doctor or paramedic for patient care, they are obligatory assistants to doctors, because they are the ones who directly work with the patient throughout the entire period of treatment. Nurses are currently many categories of health workers, as in medical practice a large proportion of medical services are provided exclusively by nursing personnel.

Do not forget that nurses take the most direct part in the fight against coronavirus, investing all their experience and professionalism, their best personal qualities and determination into their work.

The professional nursing holiday is celebrated on the birthday of one of the famous English women, Florence Nightingale, who organized the world's first nursing service during the Crimean War (1853-1856).

It was during the war years that a stable stereotype was formed: a nurse is a nurse who takes out the wounded from the battlefield or stands at the operating table.

Although in fact the holiday is already over one hundred and fifty years old, it was only in January 1974 that an official decision was made to celebrate this day on May 12. Nurse Day is celebrated since the unification of sisters of mercy from 141 countries in a professional public organization - the International Council of Nurses (ICN), which celebrated this holiday on the birthday of Florence Nightingale.

Today, for this holiday, the International Council of Nurses annually prepares information materials, announces the theme and slogan of the upcoming celebration. So, for example, over the years, the themes of the Day were: "Nurses for patient safety - against counterfeit medicines", "Sufficient staffing is a condition of patient safety," "Ensuring quality in the service of society: nurses at the forefront of innovation," "Bridging the gap : Increasing Accessibility and Equity,” “Bridging the Gap: From Scientific Evidence to Evidence-Based Nursing Practice,” “Nurses: Driving Change — A Vital Resource for Health,” and others.

There are many ladies on VeronikaLove for whom this holiday is professional! Come to Online Chat to congratulate your beloved caring nurse with her day. She is the one who takes care of people in need, and this day (and all others) you should take care of her in return. A Gift is also a great option for letting her know how much your appreciate her efforts.

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