International Nurses Day 2022: This day is to thank all nurses, for their dedication, and work, especially during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Nurses are indispensable in safeguarding public health. Let us read more about International Nurses Day, its theme, history, and how is it celebrated. Nurses play an essential role in our medical institutions such as giving safety or helping in the recovery of patients etc. No doubt when some patient is in need of care then nurses work tirelessly to identify and protect the needs of the individual. Nurses also have immense knowledge and have several skills that they spend in an organisation for perfection and development. Most of the time nurses work in tough environments where extreme stress is a part of their job. “Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.”– Val Saintsbury International Nurses Day 2022: Theme The theme for 2022 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health. The theme for 2021 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare. The theme focuses on how nursing will look into the future and also how the profession will transform the next stage of healthcare. The theme for 2020 was Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health. The theme focuses on how nurses are playing a crucial role in addressing a wide range of health challenges. The day encourages nurses and the public to celebrate the day. It will also provide information and resources so that the profession will grow throughout the year and attract a new generation into the nursing family. Let us tell you that the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. We can't ignore the courageous work of nurses and other health workers in fighting against coronavirus and also the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The effort of the ICN is to bring the nursing community together during this unprecedented pandemic by sharing on this platform all the information and knowledge gathered by you, and their member associations. The theme for 2019 was "Health For All". And National Nurses Day 2019 theme is "Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit". COVID-19 Pandemic: 13 Myths And Facts About Coronavirus International Nurses Day: History “Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”– Mother Teresa Who was Florence Nightingale? Florence Nightingale was born on 12 May 1820, in Florence (Italy) and is known as the foundational philosopher of modern nursing. She is also famous as "The Lady with the Lamp". She was a British nurse, statistician, and social reformer who was the founder philosopher of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, she was put in charge of nursing British and allied soldiers. She spends several hours in the wards and the whole night she cared for patients, visited them, night rounds with a lamp in her hand and so an image was established as "Lady with the Lamp". Due to her efforts of formalising nursing education, the first scientifically based nursing school, the Nightingale School of Nursing, at St. Thoma's Hospital in London was opened in 1860. She was also instrumental in setting up training for midwives and nurses in workhouse infirmaries. Do you know that she was the first woman awarded the Order of Merit in 1907? International Nurses Day 2022: Know about Florence Nightingale Museum How is International Nurses Day celebrated? In the US and Canada, a whole week is celebrated as National Nursing Week. Even in Australia also variety of nursing ceremonies are organised. This whole week health care services on the international level are targeted. Even American Nurses Association supports and encourages the celebration and work of the Nurses. On International Nurses Day in the UK, the public has been asked to “shine a light” on 12 May 2020, the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The way nurses and other health workers are tackling the coronavirus pandemic without thinking of their lives, therefore this year, the day is special and it is necessary to recognise the efforts of nursing professionals across the globe. Several activities are also held like educational seminars, a variety of community events, debates, competitions, discussions, etc. Also, nurses are honoured and appreciated by friends, doctors, administrators, and patients by distributing gifts, flowers, organising dinners, etc. International Nurses Day: Significance In the whole world, we can't ignore the fact that nursing is the largest health care profession in the world and they are the key factor in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Several training modules are provided to the nurses for maintaining the health and wellness of the patients. In 2022, the day holds greater significance. On this day we express gratitude to all the nurses and health workers across the world for their invaluable services in these difficult times. What is the International Council of Nurses (ICN)? It is an organisation that operates nurses and leads nursing internationally. They ensure quality nursing care for all and sound health policies all around the world. Every year ICN chooses a theme to celebrate International Nurses Day. The resources and evidence deal with critical issues of the time and highlight the many ways in which nurses are making an impact. So, we can say that International Nurses Day is celebrated across the world to raise awareness about nursing as a profession and also the contribution made by the nurses towards the health care regime. Nurses are the people who meet the local needs of the patients, who have proper knowledge about how to handle patients properly, to improve the physical, mental well-being of the patients, etc. World Health Day Important Days and Dates in May 2022 Source: icnvoicetolead.com, www.icn.ch
The exceptional care provided by U-M nurses is on full display for Nurses Week 2022. This year’s theme, ‘Rooted in Strength,’ exemplifies what it means to be a nurse. The annual celebration runs from today, May 6, until Thursday, May 12, which coincides with Florence Nightingale’s birthday. There are numerous ways nurses are being recognized, thanked and rewarded this week. Paw-ffice Hours with Anna the therapy dog: All staff are invited to join with Anna inside the Recharge Rooms for a chance to relax and rejuvenate. No reservations required.
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Know Your Nurse campaign Select nurses are being featured Monday through Friday throughout the month of May in honor of National Nurses Month and U-M Health’s Magnet redesignation celebrations. These nurses are being featured on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, as well as on billboards throughout Washtenaw County. Additional physical recognitions are posted on elevators, digital signs, near bus stops and other places throughout the health system. Celebrating nurses Throughout Nurses Week, Michigan Medicine patients, families, colleagues, friends and members of the surrounding community are invited to make a gift and share a message of gratitude in honor of a nurse who has made a difference in their lives. Contributions will support innovative research, professional development opportunities, wellness programs and efforts to advance patient care. Visit victors.us/nursesweek to learn more. Physicians celebrating nurses Ten physicians, led by David C. Miller, M.D., M.P.H., President of U-M Health, are coordinating efforts to celebrate nurses through donations. Miller has sent a letter co-signed by colleagues David J. Brown, M.D., John M. Carethers, M.D., MACP, Kevin Chi Chung, M.D., M.S., Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H., Kim A. Eagle, M.D., MACC, Dee E. Fenner, M.D., Hitinder S. Gurm, M.D., Marie M. Lozon, M.D., and George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D. These 10 are asking colleagues to support nursing research, professional development, wellness programs and elevate world-class nursing practices. Professional development opportunities Also, this week, to support the professional development of its nurses, the Nurse Recruitment and Retention team has announced a variety of educational opportunities open to all nurses beginning Friday, May 6. Visit http://www.umhscareers.org/nurseweek2022 for registration details.
Freebies and discounts The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has once again compiled a list of freebees and discounts available to eligible nurses at various restaurants, retail outlets and travel companies. Check them out in one tidy place. |