International Nurses Day 2024: Date, History, Significance And Theme [Video]

Every year, the special occasion of International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. It is an ideal opportunity that celebrate the contributions of nurses in the health sector. It celebrates nurses who work tirelessly in endless shifts and take care of their patients with utmost love and patience. Nurses are considered the backbone of the medical field. 

International Nurses Day 2024 History

The occasion of International Nurses Day celebrates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale who was born in 1820 and is known as the ‘Foundational Philosopher of Modern Nursing.’ The history of International Nurses Day dates back to 1953. Dorothy Sutherland, a U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare official, proposed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower to establish a day dedicated to nurses. But on 12 January 1974, May month was chosen to celebrate Nurses Day to commemorate Florence Nightingale’s birth. Since then, Nurses Day has been celebrated on May 12 …