The International Nurses and Midwives Day is observed on May 12 every year to appreciate the nurses’ efforts. This day is also marked as the anniversary of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021
The celebration of International Nurses Day started in 1965 by the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
She was an English nurse, social reformer, and statistician. During the Crimean war, she gained fame while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses, being the pillar of modern nursing. She brought a reputation for nursing and became an icon in Victorian culture.
The theme for this year’s International Nurses Day is Nurses: A Voice to Lead-A Vision for Future Healthcare.
