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In January 1974, the decision was made to celebrate the day on May 12 as it is the anniversary of the birth of [[Florence Nightingale]], who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. Each year, ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses' Day Kit. The kit contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere. | In January 1974, the decision was made to celebrate the day on May 12 as it is the anniversary of the birth of [[Florence Nightingale]], who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. Each year, ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses' Day Kit. The kit contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere. | ||
As Florence Nightingale is no longer seen as a | As Florence Nightingale is no longer seen as a role model in some parts of the world, demands have arisen, for example by the British public sector union UNISON, to transfer this day on another date.<ref>Roxanne Nelson ''Washington Post'', April 29, 2003 [http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A50296-2003Apr28?language=printer Good Night, Florence] Accessed 2006-12-13</ref> 21 May, the birthday of [[Elizabeth Fry]] (1780-1845), has been suggested. Elizabeth Fry founded the Institution of Nursing Sisters and is also known for her work with prisoners. <ref>{{cite web | title=Nurses ditch Florence Nightingale image | work=BBC News | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/329381.stm | accessdate=2006-12-03}}</ref> | ||
As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year.<ref>{{cite web | title=National Nurses Week : History | work=ANA Nursing World | url=http://www.nursingworld.org/pressrel/nnw/nnwhist.htm | accessdate=2006-12-02}}</ref> | As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year.<ref>{{cite web | title=National Nurses Week : History | work=ANA Nursing World | url=http://www.nursingworld.org/pressrel/nnw/nnwhist.htm | accessdate=2006-12-02}}</ref> | ||
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== UK celebrations == | == UK celebrations == | ||
Each year on May 12th a service is held in | Each year on May 12th a service is held in Westminster Abbey in London. During the Service, a symbolic Lamp is taken from the Nurses' Chapel in the Abbey and handed from one nurse to another, thence to the Dean, who places it on the High Altar. This signifies the passing of knowledge from one nurse to another. At St Margaret's Church at East Wellow in Hampshire, where Florence Nightingale is buried, a service is also held on the Sunday after her birthday.<ref>{{cite web | title=Commemoration Service | work=Florence Nightingale Foundation | url=http://www.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/commemoration.htm | accessdate=2006-12-03}}</ref> | ||
==Themes== | ==Themes== | ||
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* 2003 - Nurses: Fighting [[AIDS]] stigma, working for all | * 2003 - Nurses: Fighting [[AIDS]] stigma, working for all | ||
* 2004 - Nurses: Working with the Poor; Against [[Poverty]] | * 2004 - Nurses: Working with the Poor; Against [[Poverty]] | ||
* 2005 - Nurses for Patients Safety: Targeting | * 2005 - Nurses for Patients Safety: Targeting counterfeit medicines and substandard medication | ||
* 2006 - Safe staffing saves lives | * 2006 - Safe staffing saves lives | ||
* 2007 - Positive practice environments: Quality workplaces = quality patient care | * 2007 - Positive practice environments: Quality workplaces = quality patient care | ||
==Nursing week== | ==Nursing week== | ||
The U.S. and Canada celebrate their | The U.S. and Canada celebrate their National Nursing Week each year from May 9 to May 15 each year. It was established in the U.S. by President Richard Nixon in 1974. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.icn.ch/indkit.htm International Nurses Day Kit] - by the International Council of Nurses; in English, French and Spanish | *[http://www.icn.ch/indkit.htm International Nurses Day Kit] - by the International Council of Nurses; in English, French and Spanish | ||
*[http://www.china.org.cn/english/China/64371.htm Congratulation to Medical Workers on Int'l Nurses Day] - by the Chinese | *[http://www.china.org.cn/english/China/64371.htm Congratulation to Medical Workers on Int'l Nurses Day] - by the Chinese Xinhua News Agency, 2003 | ||
*[http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=3&click_id=131&art_id=vn20050511112553998C910971 Celebrate the noble profession of nursing] - a report from South Africa, 2005 | *[http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=3&click_id=131&art_id=vn20050511112553998C910971 Celebrate the noble profession of nursing] - a report from South Africa, 2005 | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 9 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Michelle Lew
Overview
International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated around the world every May 12. This day is celebrated to remember all of the valuable contributions nurses make to society.
Background
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. In 1953 Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, had proposed that then-President Eisenhower proclaim a "Nurses Day," but he did not approve it.[1]
In January 1974, the decision was made to celebrate the day on May 12 as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. Each year, ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses' Day Kit. The kit contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere.
As Florence Nightingale is no longer seen as a role model in some parts of the world, demands have arisen, for example by the British public sector union UNISON, to transfer this day on another date.[2] 21 May, the birthday of Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), has been suggested. Elizabeth Fry founded the Institution of Nursing Sisters and is also known for her work with prisoners. [3]
As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year.[4]
UK celebrations
Each year on May 12th a service is held in Westminster Abbey in London. During the Service, a symbolic Lamp is taken from the Nurses' Chapel in the Abbey and handed from one nurse to another, thence to the Dean, who places it on the High Altar. This signifies the passing of knowledge from one nurse to another. At St Margaret's Church at East Wellow in Hampshire, where Florence Nightingale is buried, a service is also held on the Sunday after her birthday.[5]
Themes
ICN themes for International Nurses Day:[6]
- 1988 - Safe Motherhood
- 1989 - School Health
- 1990 - Nurses and Environment
- 1991 - Mental Health - Nurses in Action
- 1992 - Healthy Ageing
- 1993 - Quality, costs and Nursing
- 1994 - Healthy Families for Healthy Nation
- 1995 - Women's Health: Nurses Pave the Way
- 1996 - Better Health through Nursing Research
- 1997 - Healthy Young People = A Brighter Future
- 1998 - Partnership for Community Health
- 1999 - Celebrating Nursing's Past, claiming the future
- 2000 - Nurses - Always there for you
- 2001 - Nurses, Always There for You: United Against Violence
- 2002 - Nurses Always There for You: Caring for Families
- 2003 - Nurses: Fighting AIDS stigma, working for all
- 2004 - Nurses: Working with the Poor; Against Poverty
- 2005 - Nurses for Patients Safety: Targeting counterfeit medicines and substandard medication
- 2006 - Safe staffing saves lives
- 2007 - Positive practice environments: Quality workplaces = quality patient care
Nursing week
The U.S. and Canada celebrate their National Nursing Week each year from May 9 to May 15 each year. It was established in the U.S. by President Richard Nixon in 1974.
References
- ↑ "National Nurses Day 2006". Hallmark Press Room. Retrieved 2006-12-02.
- ↑ Roxanne Nelson Washington Post, April 29, 2003 Good Night, Florence Accessed 2006-12-13
- ↑ "Nurses ditch Florence Nightingale image". BBC News. Retrieved 2006-12-03.
- ↑ "National Nurses Week : History". ANA Nursing World. Retrieved 2006-12-02.
- ↑ "Commemoration Service". Florence Nightingale Foundation. Retrieved 2006-12-03.
- ↑ "International Nurses Day". International Council of Nurses. Retrieved 2006-12-02.
See also
External links
- International Nurses Day Kit - by the International Council of Nurses; in English, French and Spanish
- Congratulation to Medical Workers on Int'l Nurses Day - by the Chinese Xinhua News Agency, 2003
- Celebrate the noble profession of nursing - a report from South Africa, 2005
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