Nurses are truly the face of healthcare. From a short visit to a clinic to an extensive stay in a hospital, it is the almost 30 million nurses worldwide who provide the daily care, comfort, and support that help patients and their loved ones endure some of the hardest days of their lives. Today, May 12, is set aside to recognize nurses and their integral role in healthcare (they make up over 50% of U.S. healthcare workers). This day was chosen because it is the birthdate of a woman whose work set the foundation for modern nursing: Florence Nightingale. As we celebrate both International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale, let’s learn about the work that led to today’s nursing profession.
Nurses are truly the face of healthcare. From a short visit to a clinic to an extensive stay in a hospital, it is the almost 30 million nurses worldwide who provide the daily care, comfort, and support that help patients and their loved ones endure some of the hardest days of their lives. Today, May 12, is set aside to recognize nurses and their integral role in healthcare (they make up over 50% of U.S. healthcare workers). This day was chosen because it is the birthdate of a woman whose work set the foundation for modern nursing: Florence Nightingale. As we celebrate both International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale, let’s learn about the work that led to today’s nursing profession.
