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.
Ellen Church
By: Charlotte from Fredericksburg
Ellen Church
pioneered the idea of having flight attendants on flights.
Curtis Cornish
By: Dia
Marie Peets
By: Dominique from Mission Viejo
“When you're a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours.” ~Anonymous
Meg Mcdonald
By: Qian from Portland
Amanda Grabowski
By: Sabrina from Mission Viejo
"I just love the excitement of the emergency room. You see a little bit of everything."
Diana Patricia Escobar
By: Isabel from Medellin
Diana Patricia Escobar- Helping People Get Better
Nurses & Doctors at Davis Regional Medical Center
By: Megan & Hannah from Statesville
Organizer created on 5/1/2019 11:24:24 AM by MY HERO Staff
Last edited 5/11/2022 12:26:54 PM by Abigail Richardson
