In 2011, the day was observed on Thursday, May 12.
International Council of Nurses was created in 1899.
It has been celebrated sine May 1965 in various forms.
International Nurses Day was created in 1965.
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The most formal celebration of International Nurses Day occurs in London's Westminster Abbey. Each May 12, there is a service commemorating nurses. The event is culminated by the lighting of a symbolic lamp in the Nurse's Chapel, then handed between a line of nurses to the Dean, who places the lamp on the High Altar. This ritual symbolizes the historical passing of knowledge from nurses of one generation to the next generation. Other places in the world have various kinds of rituals and commemoration events.
As the founder of Modern Nursing, her birthday is 12 May, and is celebrated around the world as International Nurses Day
The hot spot for information on international work for nurses in Team24. A number of other sites also provide this information, such as Continental Travel Nurse and MedAir.
Daisy Caroline Bridges has written: 'A history of the International Council of Nurses, 1899-1964' -- subject(s): History, International Council of Nurses, Nursing Societies
nurses is a gift of god and she care of patient to give health
nobility,understanding,responsiveness
National School Nurse Day is always the Wednesday during National Nurses Week, so for 2013, the day will be celebrated on May 8th.
International Women27s Day is International Women27s Day :D
Originally, May 12 was chosen, since it was Florence Nightingale's birth date and she was widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.
March 13 2011