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09-01-2021
Nurses are the foundation of patient care across the globe, and their vital contributions cannot be overstated.
In 1974, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) established 12 May—Florence Nightingale’s birthday—as International Nurses Day. The day was created to highlight the invaluable work nurses do for patients and to shed light on key issues facing the nursing profession.
Each year, the ICN chooses a theme to reflect current priorities in health care. Past themes have included strengthening health system resilience, advancing health through nursing research, and promoting access and equity. In 2025, they are focusing on the importance of supporting the health and wellbeing of nurses whether that be physical, mental, emotional, or ethical.
Nurses also play an essential role in clinical research, both in the UK and internationally. They are integral members of interdisciplinary trial teams, supporting participants, contributing their own research ideas, and helping educate peers and the wider community. Research nurses are key to the successful delivery of clinical studies and the ongoing improvement of patient care.
We are proud to stand with our nursing colleagues and to amplify their voices.
You can find out more about the ICN and this year’s campaign here: www.icn.ch/.
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