Happy International Nurses Day!
A day to celebrate the contributions that nurses make to society from the past to now.
Let's face it: Nurses run this world, from the first midwife to those who started to learn the discipline in the 2020 pandemic. But why May 12th? What exactly do nurses do? Who are the most notable nurses? How can I get started in a nursing program? Well, let's find out!
International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated around the world on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the IND resources and evidence. ICN and its national nursing associations members across the world look forward to celebrating nurses and working together to chart the future direction of nursing in order to meet the needs of the new normal as well as the Sustainable Development Goals, Universal Health Coverage, and Health for All. --International Council of Nurses
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.--US Bureau of Labor Statistics
So, what is the difference between nurses and doctors?
--Northeastern University Bouve College of Heal Sciences
As for notable nurses throughout history, here are a few that most should know about:
How can you begin the nursing program at NICC?
To start out, Learn about what kind of nursing program is best for you
The next step: Look into enrolling, tuition, and scholarships here.
Don't forget to look through the library's collection of books about, for, and to help nurses!
Here are a couple of our favorites:
