Happy International Nurses Day 2019
Always thank your nurse. Sometimes the only one between you and a hearse. ~ Carrie Latet
International Nurses Day is a chance to commemorate nursing and the contribution that nurses make in improving the lives of individuals and their families. Not to mention the impact they have on the health and well-being of whole communities and the wider population. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated International Nurses day since 1965. This year’s theme is Nurses: A voice to lead – Health for All
In January 1974, the decision was made to celebrate the day on 12 May as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. Each year, ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses’ Day Kit. The kit contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Nurses_Day#cite_note-1)
The U.S. and Canada celebrate their National Nursing Week each year from 9 to 15 May each year. It was established in the U.S. by President Richard Nixon in 1974. The Canadian Minister of Health instituted National Nursing Week in Canada in 1985. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Nurses_Day#cite_note-1)
