On Monday, 12 May the Nursing Division will be holding an online event to celebrate Nurses’ Day.

The event will be held online and will run from 10am to 3.30pm with breaks. You are welcome to join all day or join for certain times/presentations.

The agenda includes:

  • an introduction from Paul Lumsdon, Chief Nursing Officer
  • personal stories from nurses across the system
  • patient experiences
  • development and training
  • system success stories.

Please save the date.

You can join the event using this MS Teams link.

Meeting ID: 380 269 952 774 1

Passcode: ib3xo7tf

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, to honor and recognize the critical role nurses play in providing health care around the world, marking their contribution to society, often under challenging circumstances, and highlights the need for continued support and appreciation for the nursing profession. The theme for International Nurses Day 2025 is “

Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies

“. This theme emphasizes the importance of supporting nurse well-being and acknowledges the economic impact of a healthy nursing workforce.

How to Get Involved

  • Show Appreciation: Thank healthcare nurses with cards, flowers, or other tokens of appreciation to acknowledge their hard work and dedication.
  • Participate in Events: Attend or organize local events and seminars that focus on the nursing profession and its critical role in healthcare.
  • Advocate for Support: Advocate for better working conditions and policies that support nurses and their professional development.
  • Educate and Share: Use social media to share stories and facts about the significant contributions of nurses to healthcare.
  • Donate: Support nursing scholarships or contribute to charities that provide resources for nursing education and professional growth.

We’re encouraging you to share your stories and show your appreciation to your colleagues using the following relevant Hashtags in your own social media posts: 

  • #InternationalNursesDay2025
  • #HealthcareHeroes
  • #Nursing#NursesDay
  • #ThankANurse

This year, Nurses’ Day coincides with the first day of RCN Congress – the biggest event in the nursing calendar The RCN  film highlighting what modern nursing means today will also be revealed on Monday 12 May, so keep an eye out for that so you can watch and share.

And you can order free Nurses’ Day badges and download posters from the RCN website Nurses Day badges – pack of 25 – RCN Shop

Nurses Day badges – pack of 25 – RCN Shop Round button badge celebrating Nurses Day. Please note each pack contains 25 badges and each order is restricted to 200 badges (8 packs) maximum. Order a physical badge by clicking ‘Add to cart’. To order more than one pack, use the arrows to increase the quantity or type in the quantity you require in the box. shop.rcn.org.uk

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