Among all hospital workers, a nurse is exactly the person who will support and help at the most difficult moment. For the armless, she hands, for a legless leg, for a blind eye, for a deaf ears, for a dumb mouth, for a mother an assistant, and for a newborn baby the first nurse.
Today, sisters of mercy, as they were called in the old days, celebrate their professional holiday - International Day of the Nurse on May 12. This is an excellent occasion to congratulate and express my gratitude to clever girls and beauties in white coats that follow the directions of doctors and help their patients cope with pain, both in the soul and in the body. In our article you are about the history and peculiarities of this humane holiday.
History of the International Day of the Nurse
In 1853, during the Crimean War, an Englishwoman named Florence Naintingale began to organize the service of the sisters of mercy. Volunteering girls, among them were commoners, aristocrats, nuns from the Moscow Nikolsky monastery went to the front where, displaying extraordinary courage and courage, rescued the wounded soldiers.
After the war, doctors' assistants continued to work in hospitals, they were also for the nurses, and they helped doctors in the treatment of patients, and were present at the operations. Interestingly, no special education was required, because in those days it was believed that a woman by nature is endowed with the ability to help all the suffering.
About a hundred and fifty years have passed since the birth of the nurse's profession. However, only since January 1974, when the nurses from 141 countries of the world created their professional International Council, the holiday was awarded the title of International Day of the Nurse, celebrated on May 12. This date was chosen in honor of the birthday of Florence Nintigail - a woman who went down in history as the organizer of the world's first group of nurses.
It is interesting that after the establishment of this holiday, in many cities of Russia began to celebrate the Day of the chief nurse - the head and mentor of all nursing staff.
Events for the World Day of Nurses
Practically every country on May 12, there are round table meetings, seminars, conferences promoting healthy lifestyle, calling for work on improving professional competence, personal and professional growth, as well as creative development of nursing staff.
Every year on May 12 , International Nurses Day , on the International Day of Nurses, defines the slogan or topic on which it prepares information and announces the most urgent topic of the upcoming celebration.
The best and most distinguished nurses from around the world are awarded the Florence Naintygeel Prize on their holiday, and in many countries the administration or representatives of local authorities award awards and bonuses to the best nursing staff.
What can I give to nurses on International Nursing Day?
As a rule, candies , chocolate, tea of coffee or something "stronger" are considered to be the most traditional gift for employees of medical institutions. In many countries today it is customary to present gift gourmet baskets to nurses and doctors. They can put the same tea or coffee and any sweets in the form of cookies, original cakes or chocolate products. Also, a jar of caviar, pineapple, olives and a bottle of good wine will be very appropriate here. Of course, you can just congratulate girls and women in white coats on World Nurses Day with warm words and best wishes.