The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced it will celebrate International Nurses Day on May 13, 2025, with an online webinar. The event is scheduled to take place from 11 am to 12 pm and will be accessible to all interested individuals through a YouTube live link.
The History Behind International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Born in Florence, Italy in 1820, Florence Nightingale was a British nurse whose work profoundly shaped the landscape of modern nursing. Beyond nursing, she was also a notable statistician and a driver of social reform, establishing the core principles that underpin the profession today.
The Indian Nursing Council will celebrate this momentous day on May 13 with an online event providing an opportunity for nurses, healthcare professionals, and the public to come together and acknowledge the dedication and impact of nurses.
The theme for this year’s International Nurses Day, as highlighted in the announcement, is:
“Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies.”
