International Nurses' Day 2022

2022 - 5 - 12

International Nurses' Day 2022 (WHO | Regional Office for Africa)

International Nurses' Day is celebrated annually on 12 May in memory of the birth of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, but also to honour ...

Itโ€™s common cause that investing in nurses and midwives is good value for money. They are the true unsung heroes on the front lines of disease prevention and care. This will require proper equipment, better working conditions, appropriate education, upskilling opportunities, and job creation. The world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives to realize the health-related global Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This yearโ€™s theme, Nurses: A Voice to Lead โ€“ Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health, could not be more appropriate. WHO in Africaโ€™s analysis has identified a threshold of about 60 nurses and midwives per 10 000 people as a critical point for attaining at least 70% of the Universal Health service coverage index.

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International Nurses Day 2022: 5 mental health tips for nurses by a ... (Hindustan Times)

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every year on May 12 on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

Creativity has a strong impact on the happiness quotient as it takes you closer to your childhood and provides a healthy disassociation from all the worries and stress. Make sure to add a touch of creativity to the activities. It could be your spouse, someone from the family, or a close friend or mental health professional. Express yourself: No one wishes to remain at the workplace for a long time but when it comes to healthcare workers especially nurses, longer working hours is inevitable. What better day than to highlight the contribution of our nursing fraternity than International Nurses Day which is celebrated around the world every year on May 12 on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. An expert on five simple yet effective steps for nurses to take care of their mental health.

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International Nurses Day 2022: Day, Significance and Poem (Times of India)

Florence Nightingale is considered as the founder of Modern Nursing and her birthday was celebrated as an International Nurses Day. In 1974, the International ...

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International Nurses Day 2022: Theme, Messages, Quotes, and ... (The Quint)

International Nurse's day falls on 12 May every year and nurse's week is celebrated from 6 May to 12 May across the world.

"Nurses are there when the last breath is taken and the nurses are there when the first breath is taken. Although it is more enjoyable to celebrate the birth, it is just as important to comfort in death." International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May every year globally.

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International Nurses Day 2022: Role of Nurses in COVID-19 Pandemic (News18)

International Nurses Day 2022: Nurses, like doctors, have become heroes for saving and healing patients amid the deadly pandemic. This special day provides ...

The global pandemic of COVID-19 has put a lot of burden on nurses. But it is our responsibility to acknowledge and thank them for their contributions to the healthcare system. INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2022: International Nurses Day is observed worldwide on May 12 annually to honour the selfless contribution of these angels of the medical fraternity.

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International Nurses Day 2022: A look at the crucial role played by ... (Firstpost)

International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May every year to celebrate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

The pandemic has brought into focus the need for the countries to invest in nurses and midwives along with other aspects of achieving universal health coverage. Nurses have often described their challenges in keeping themselves safe as they perform their duties in hospitals and ICUs, providing antenatal care, elderly care and psychosocial support to the COVID-19 patients. Nurses play an integral role in taking care of society and during the COVID-19 pandemic, their extraordinary contribution is noteworthy.

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