International Nurses Day
May 12, 2026 Recurs yearly
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May 12, 2026 Recurs yearly
Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.
Observed annually on 12 May (Florence Nightingale's birthday) since 1965, this day honors nurses' contributions to healthcare worldwide and advocates for better working conditions and investment in the nursing workforce.
“Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” focuses on the idea that strong health systems depend on empowered nurses. The campaign highlights that nurses are not only providers of bedside care, but also educators, advocates, leaders, researchers, emergency responders and trusted professionals who strengthen communities and improve health outcomes.
The theme calls for investment in the nursing workforce through fair working conditions, continuing education, professional recognition, leadership development and policies that enable nurses to contribute fully to healthcare delivery and decision-making. Empowering nurses is presented not only as a workforce issue, but as an essential strategy for safer care, stronger health systems and better health for all.
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