Nurses are the medical community’s backbone. They play a critical role in providing assistance to those in need. Similarly, they are in charge of protecting people during the most vulnerable stages of their lives. They, on the other hand, do not receive the respect and admiration that they truly deserve. Several nurses have given up their personal lives to care for patients over the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like doctors, there were several nurses who sacrificed their lives for the sake of curing people and providing them with all the necessities. Thus, to honor their genuine effort and appreciate their selfless service, International Nurses’ Day is celebrated every year.

History of Nurses’ Day

Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy. She also had the nickname “The Lady with the Lamp.” As the founding philosopher of modern nursing and a British nurse, statistician, and social reformer, she was in charge of caring for British and allied soldiers during the Crimean War. International Nurses’ Day is celebrated on the 12th of May every year to commemorate her birth, as well as to honor nurses for their persistent efforts and services.