International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day celebrates nurses around the globe.
Summary: International Nurses Day celebrates nurses around the globe. May 12 was chosen for the holiday because it is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Florence Nightingale was a famous British nurse who formalized nursing education. Each year, the International Council of Nurses chooses a theme for International Nurses Day. The theme for 2023 is “Our Nurses. Our Future.”
What to say: There is no traditional greeting for International Nurses Day. To participate, learn more about nurses and the state of nursing across the globe. The International Council of Nurses website is a good place to begin.