Additional nurse heroes in celebration of International Nurses Day. Visit our main International Nurses Day page for our curated multimedia content celebrating nurse heroes.
International Nurses Day
By: Becky Miller
May 12 was chosen to observe International Nurses Day because it is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. She also embodied the traits of selflessness and compassion which make nurses heroes.
International Nurses Day
Credit: World Bank via Flickr
Additional Stories about Nurses for International Nurses Day
Dorothea Lynde Dix
By: Sean from Connecticut
Dorothea Lynde Dix
was an advocate for the rights of the mentally ill.
Edith Cavell
By: Kim and Megan from Webb City
Edith Cavell
was a nurse who risked her own safety to help others during WWI
Louisa May Alcott
By: Camille from Laguna Beach
Louisa May Alcott
was the beloved author of 'Little Women.'
Mary N. Sanchez
By: Crystal from Los Angeles
Mary N. Sanchez
is a nurse manager and renowned advocate for veterans care and service.
Harriet Tubman
By: Nancy Nickerson
Harriet Tubman
organized the Underground Railroad and helped lead slaves to freedom.
Claire Lalanne
Claire Lalanne
founded the Center for Nutritional Recovery.
Jennifer Staple: Unite for Sight
By: Claudia Hudson
Jennifer Staple of Unite for Sight helps educate and inform the public about eye issues, and restore sight to the needy.
Mother Teresa
By: Jeff Trussell
Mother Teresa devoted her life to the homeless and dying in India.
Mary Todd Lincoln
By: Grace from Michigan
Johnie Sue Reinhard
By: Tammy from Henderson
Johnie Sue Reinhard
is a cancer survivor who inspires others with her positive attitude and tenacity for life.
