Nurse's Day 2020

If among your friends and acquaintances there are medical workers, it is worth remembering the date in 2020 that Nurse's Day is celebrated, because this date is an excellent occasion to congratulate people who are on guard of our health.

Nurses and nurses are truly irreplaceable specialists, on whose shoulders often lay the care of the sick and the responsibility for the accurate and correct implementation of the doctor’s prescriptions.

In 2020, however, as before, we will congratulate health workers on May 12 (Tuesday). According to the 2020 production calendar, this day will be a day off.

Nurse profession

Scientists who have studied the origin of various professions believe that the first nurses appeared in 1853. It was then that the English activist Florence Nightingale founded the first organization of “Sisters of Mercy”, which could include women who wanted to help the wounded and look after the soldiers during the rehabilitation period after serious injuries.

It is noteworthy that women of different classes adjoined the sisters. Among them were aristocrats, and simple peasants, and nuns. Of course, none of the women who supported the idea of ​​Florence Nightingale had a medical education. But, they quickly absorbed the necessary knowledge from the doctors with whom they worked closely, and did an excellent job with the responsibilities placed on their shoulders, thanks to the truly feminine ability to empathize and take care of a neighbor who needs help.

Already after a short period of time, the “Sisters of Mercy” not only looked after the sick, but also assisted the doctors in complex medical procedures and even operations. They became indispensable helpers, although a lot of time has passed since the creation of the first group until the fact of recognizing the profession. And today, being interested in the question of what date Nurses Day is celebrated in 2020, it is worth remembering the feat that the first “sisters of mercy” performed.

In 1899, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) was founded. The organization continues to work today, with millions of highly qualified employees around the world. Of course, in the XXI century the profession is no longer considered exclusively female and among junior medical workers there are quite a lot of male representatives who manage their duties well too, helping people in the most difficult moments of life.

history of the holiday

Nurses received their personal holiday almost 70 years after the formation of the first group under the direction of Florence Nightingale. In 1974, representatives of similar organizations from 141 countries of the world met for the first time on a council to discuss a number of important issues, including the proposal to establish a professional holiday.

The answer to the question of what date it is worth celebrating Nursing Day was found quickly - the birthday of the founder of the first volunteer organization F. Knightingale was chosen as a special date, and in 2020, like almost 50 years ago, this day is celebrated on May 12.

Day of the nurse in Russia

We have officially celebrated the holiday since 1993, although the profession itself existed back in the time of Peter I.

This day traditionally hold events dedicated to issues of professional activities of nurses: conferences, round tables, various meetings and master classes.Representatives of this profession are given a wide variety of gifts, from sweets and flowers to creative themed souvenirs or even expensive presents in gratitude for the care in a difficult moment.

Florence Nightingale Medal

Established a medal in 1912. This is the highest award a nurse or nurse in any country can give. A medal is awarded for special merits in saving the sick or wounded and unlimited devotion to their cause.

Once upon a time, medals were awarded to sisters of mercy, who saved the lives of wounded at points of military conflict, but today a paramedic in a regular hospital can also be awarded.

Nomination of participants is carried out twice a year, and the winner is announced on the day of the nurse, May 12.

Now, when you are asked what date Nurse Day will be celebrated in 2020, you can not only tell the date, but also tell you a lot of interesting facts about this holiday.

Other important dates

In addition to the Day of the Nurse, medical workers in Russia celebrate other holidays:

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