It is celebrated on May 12 International Nurses Day, date paying tribute to those who perform essential work for humanity, nurses and nurses.

They are the ones who provide medical care to patients who suffer from various diseases and health problems, and requiring special care. WhatWhy are they honored on this date?

The main reason is the birth of florence nightingale, considered the mother of modern nursing. His work was very prominent between 1853 and 1856, in the Crimean War. During the conflict, many soldiers were injured and died due to lack of medical attention. Nightingale volunteered to go to the battlefield to tend to wounded soldiers and save lives.

Florence became known for her extraordinary humanitarian work and his crusade to advance public health measures around the world. After the war conflict created a nursing schoolwho gained great fame and gave many nurses to the world.

The professional died in 1910, two years later the International Council of Nurses (CIE) established May 12 as International Nurses Day.