On May 12, the International Nursing Daywith the aim of paying a well-deserved tribute to all the nurses, who worldwide carry out this laudable work for all humanity, as well as paying tribute to its founder Florence Nightingalewho was born on May 12 and is considered the founder of modern nursing.
What is nursing?
Nursing is a profession through which care is put into practice for patients who need medical attention due to different types of diseases and health disorders and who need special care.
This specialty requires really committed people who love their worksince it requires certain human and philanthropic characteristics that allow them to provide an autonomous and collaborative quality service.
International Nursing Day. Motto 2024
In the celebration of this anniversary, a central theme is selected annually. For 2024, the theme for International Nurses Day is «Our nurses. Our future. The economic power of care.”
Nursing is very important in healthcare and healthcare, but it often does not receive enough investment or recognition. International Nursing Day 2024 wants to change this by demonstrating that if more is invested in nursing, many economic and social benefits can be obtained.
Origin of the International Council of Nursing
He International Council of Nursing It was founded in 1899 and is currently made up of 130 national associations of nurses.
This organization is the first in the world and represents all professionals in this specialty worldwide. Among its main objectives are:
- Provide excellent quality nursing care for the general population.
- Offer assertive health policies around the world.
- Achieve advances in nursing knowledge.
- Greater and better presence of a world-known and respected profession.
- Offer competent and satisfactory nursing human resources.
