National Student Nurses Day
National Student Nurses Day
National Student Nurses Day (pronunciation: /ˈnæʃənəl ˈstjuːdənt ˈnɜːrsɪz deɪ/) is an annual observance that celebrates the contributions of student nurses and encourages their growth in the field of nursing.
Etymology
The term "National Student Nurses Day" is a combination of the words "national", "student", "nurses", and "day". "National" (from the Latin natio, meaning 'birth' or 'race') refers to something that pertains to a whole country. "Student" (from the Latin studere, meaning 'to study') refers to a person who is learning or studying at a school or educational institution. "Nurses" is the plural form of "nurse" (from the Latin nutrire, meaning 'to nourish'), which refers to a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital. "Day" (from the Old English dæg) refers to a period of 24 hours, especially from midnight to midnight.
Observance
National Student Nurses Day is observed annually on May 8th. It is a part of National Nurses Week, which begins on May 6th and ends on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The day is dedicated to honoring the hard work and dedication of student nurses and their contributions to healthcare.
Related Terms
- Nursing: A profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
- Student Nurse: A nursing student who is currently studying to become a registered nurse.
- National Nurses Week: A week-long celebration to honor the nursing profession and the role nurses play in delivering the highest level of care.
- Florence Nightingale: An English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on National Student Nurses Day
- Wikipedia's article - National Student Nurses Day
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