Every year on May 12th, the global community comes together to celebrate International Nurses Day. This special day is dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of nurses around the world. The date was chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Known as"The Lady with the Lamp, "Nightingale revolutionized health care during the Crimean War by focusing on hygiene, discipline, and data-driven care. Her pioneering work laid the foundation for professional nursing and continues to inspire generations of health care providers.
每年的5月12日，全球都会庆祝国际护士节。这个特别的日子是为了向全世界的护士们致敬，感谢他/她们所做出的不可估量的贡献。5月12日被选为护士节的日期，是为了纪念现代护理的奠基人——弗洛伦斯·南丁格尔的诞辰。被称为“提灯女士”的南丁格尔在克里米亚战争期间，通过关注卫生、纪律和数据驱动的护理，彻底改变了医疗保健。她的开创性工作为专业护理奠定了基础，并继续激励着一代又一代的医疗工作者。
May 12, 2025 marks the 114th International Nurses Day. The theme of this year's Nurses Day in China is "Caring for the Nursing Profession, Safeguarding People's Health". This theme clearly emphasizes the care for the nursing team, reflecting the high attention and emphasis society has placed on the profession of nursing. Nurses, as the first force safeguarding people's health, their work is directly related to people's health levels. This theme also emphasizes the core role of nurses in health care, encouraging them to actively participate in health education, disease prevention and chronic disease management, etc., in order to improve the overall health level of the people.
2025年5月12日是第114个国际护士节，今年我国护士节主题为“关爱护士队伍，守护人民健康”。这一主题明确强调了关爱护士队伍，反映出社会对护士这一职业的高度关注和重视。护士作为守护人民健康的一线力量，他/她们的工作直接关系到人民的健康水平。这一主题也强调了护士在健康保健中的核心作用，鼓励护士积极参与健康教育、疾病预防和慢性病管理等工作，以提高人民的整体健康水平。
The significance of International Nurses Day goes beyond mere celebration. It serves as a powerful reminder of the dedication and compassion nurses exhibit in their daily work. Nurses are often the first and most consistent point of contact for patients, providing emotional support, clinical expertise, and life-saving care. Their responsibilities extend far beyond bedside care, as they also function as advocates, educators, and researchers.
国际护士节的意义远不止庆祝。它提醒我们护士在日常工作中展现出的奉献精神和同情心。护士通常是患者接触的第一位也是最稳定的医疗保健提供者，他/她们提供情感支持、临床专业知识和挽救生命的护理。他/她们的职责远不止床边护理，他/她们还担任倡导者、教育者和研究人员的角色。
This day also brings attention to the challenges nurses face, such as workplace stress, burnout, and staffing shortages. The theme of this year also indicates the society's recognition of the value of nurses' work, hoping to improve the working conditions of nurses, reduce their working pressure, and provide them with a better career development environment. It is a call to action for better working conditions, training, and policy reforms that support the nursing profession. By investing in nurses, we invest in stronger health care systems and healthier societies.
这个日子也关注护士面临的挑战，例如工作场所的压力、倦怠和人员短缺。今年的主题也表明了社会对护士工作价值的认可，希望能够改善护士的工作条件，减轻护士的工作压力，为护士提供更好的职业发展环境。它呼吁改善工作条件、培训和政策改革，以支持护理行业。通过投资护士，我们也在投资更强大的医疗保健系统和更健康的社会。
As we celebrate International Nurses Day,let us take a moment to express our gratitude to the nurses who selflessly dedicate their lives to improving the health and well-being of others.Their unwavering commitment is the backbone of our health care systems, and their contributions deserve our recognition and respect.
当我们庆祝国际护士节时，让我们花一点时间向那些无私奉献生命的护士们表达我们的感激之情。他/她们坚定不移的承诺是我们医疗保健系统的支柱，他/她们的贡献值得我们认可和尊重。
Author: Zhu Yarong
Date: May 12, 2025
