
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.
IND 2022
The theme for the 2022 resource is Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health.
Look at our Interactive map featuring messages from ICN Board Members!
Download your IND 2022 logo here!
IND 2022 Posters are now available, download here!
Download IND 2022 Promotional Tools!
Past INDs:
- 2021 - NURSES: A VOICE TO LEAD - A VISION FOR FUTURE HEALTHCARE
- 2020 - Nurses: A voice to lead - Nursing the World to Health
- 2019 - Nurses: A voice to lead - Health for All
- 2018 - Nurses: A voice to lead - Health is a Human Right
- 2017 - Nurses: A voice to lead - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
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Key Documents

Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health
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Enfermeiros: Uma Voz para Liderar - Investir em Enfermagem e respeitar os seus direitos para garantir a saude global
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12 May 2022
“The greatest threat to global health is the workforce shortage” - International Council of Nurses International Nurses Day demands action on investment in nursing, protection and safety of nurses

11 May 2022
On the eve of International Nurses Day, ICN recognises the selfless work and sacrifices of nurses during the pandemic and those living in conflict zones

13 April 2022
International Council of Nurses releases posters, digital promotional tools for International Nurses Day, 12 May 2022