• Every year, the International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12. The birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale is celebrated as the International Nurses Day. The day is celebrated to mark the contributions made by the nurses to the society.
• This year, in 2021, the International Nurses Day is celebrated under the following theme: ‘Nurses as a Voice to Lead, a vision for future healthcare’.

About International Nurses Day

• The International Nurses Day has been celebrated by the International Council of Nurses since 1965. Every year, on International Nurses Day, the International Council of Nurses distributes educational and public information materials to be used by nurses everywhere.