Florence Nightingale’s association with Nurses Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The celebration of International Nurses Day started in the year 1974 on January. The day is dedicated to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses Day is celebrated on 12th May in her memory. But learn about the reason behind celebrating Nurses Day initially in January and later in May and Florence Nightingale’s connection to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is Nurses Day celebrated on 12th May?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12. The reason for this is Florence Nightingale, who was born on 12 May. It was Florence Nightingale who started the Nobel Nursing Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who is Florence Nightingale?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820. She served the sick throughout her life. Florence’s own childhood was spent in illness and physical weakness. There was a lack of many health-related facilities in those days. There were no power tools. Health activities were carried out in the hospital with lanterns in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Florence was always concerned about her patients. To take care of them, Florence would roam around the hospital even at night to check if any patient was in need. She used to work for the poor, sick, and downtrodden. Her nursing service brought a respectable position to the nurses in society. The Army Medical School was established in 1960 by the efforts of Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says the state will have more than 23 districts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d2r2ijn7njrktv.cloudfront.net\/apnlive\/uploads\/2022\/05\/12140420\/images-1-1.jpg\")
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