Celebrating International Nurses Day on 12 May 2017 - Scottish Parliament: 10th May 2017
Channel: The Scottish Parliament
Date: 2017-05-11

Members' Business

S5M-05165 Emma Harper: Celebrating International Nurses Day on 12 May 2017—That the
Parliament recognises International Nurses Day 2017, which is celebrated around the world every
year on 12 May; acknowledges that this date is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth;
considers that Mary Seacole also contributed immensely to furthering the caring for ill and
recuperating patients; understands that nurses are the single largest group of healthcare
professionals in the UK; acknowledges that nursing encompasses the autonomous and
collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families and communities in all settings, and includes
the promotion of health, prevention of illness and care of people who are ill, disabled and who are
dying; considers that advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in
shaping health policy and education are also key roles in nursing, and notes calls for everyone to
mark International Nurses Day in some way, whether it be by sharing messages of support on
social media, learning more about the hard work nurses do, or fundraising for a charity that
supports nursing staff. R

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