

International Nurses Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. She was an English Social reformer and the founder of Modern Nursing. Nightingale became an icon during the Victorian Culture War time and came to be known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp,‘ as she helped the wounded soldiers even during the night. Every year May 12th is commemorated as the ‘International Nurses Day’ worldwide to celebrate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and to recognize the services rendered by the Nurses Society.
International Nurses Day represents the contributions that nurses make to the society and the profession’s concern for global health shared value for all Nations.