The anniversary It was promoted by the International Council of Nurses and has been celebrated since 1965.. However, the idea of establishing a special day to honor nursing professionals dates back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherlandan official at the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed to the then president Dwight Eisenhower proclaim a Nurse dayalthough the proposal was not approved until January 1974.
Nursing is a fundamental profession in the care of patients with various diseases and health disorders, and is characterized by requiring people who are committed and passionate about their work.
Florence Nightingale: the pioneer of modern nursing
Florence Nightingaleborn in Florence, Italy, is recognized as the founder of modern nursingto. Thanks to his work, statistical methods for health services and epidemiology were established. Nightingale was a member of the Royal Statistical Society in Great Britain and she was the first woman to be awarded by the American Statistical Association.
Known as the “Angel of the Cripples” and the “Lady of the Lamp”, Nightingale became a legend by serving as a volunteer nurse during the Franco-Russian war in 1854. Thanks to his dedication, a notable improvement was achieved in the treatment of the wounded and a significant reduction in the number of soldiers who died due to lack of adequate medical care. To achieve this, he recruited a team of 38 nurses, which represented a revolutionary feat.
Nurse’s Day in Argentina
In Argentina, the November 21st is celebrated as Nurses’ Day, also known as Nurse’s Day and Argentine Nurse. This date commemorates the founding of the Federation of Catholic Nursing Professional Associations in 1935. In addition, it coincides with the day of the Virgin of Remedies.
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