International Nurses Day 2025 focuses on nurses ' health and well-being and highlights the critical role of a healthy nursing workforce in supporting the overall healthcare system. Our Nurses . Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies On this important day , we join the global community in celebrating International Nurses Day , observed annually on 12 May — the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. It is a moment to recognise the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses worldwide, who continue to play a central role in patient care, health system resilience, and public health outcomes. The 2025 theme , “ Our Nurses . Our Future. Caring for ... Graphic Era Hospital celebrates International Nurses Day 2025 by recognizing Florence Nightingale's legacy and the essential role of nurses . Read more and join us in the tribute. The International Council of Nurses (ICN), in partnership with our National Nursing Associations (NNAs) members, has been in continuous contact with frontline nurses over the last few years, hearing directly from them about increasing pressures and challenges within their work envi-ronments. To better highlight the trends affecting the nursing workforce, ICN commissioned a survey in 2024/ 2025 by the Rosemary Bryant Research Centre (Sharplin, Clarke & Eckert, 2025 ) based on the lived ...
