International Nurses’ Day
Celebrate #InternationalNursesDay on 12 May
This year, we’re focusing on nursing as a global profession. Join us to celebrate the incredible contribution of nursing in the UK and across the world.
Nursing is a safety-critical global profession; strengthening it anywhere strengthens the profession everywhere. At a time of increasing geopolitical instability, shrinking development funding, and political pressure on health systems worldwide, nursing staff face shared challenges that transcend borders.
By standing in global solidarity, we can raise the profile of nursing and ensure its impact is recognised worldwide.
Join us on 12 May to celebrate #InternationalNursesDay as we call for a brighter future for nursing and health care in the UK and globally.
Order your badge
Our International Nurses' Day badges allow you and your colleagues to promote the day and highlight the difference that nursing makes in your workplace.
Posters for your workplace
Download #InternationalNursesDay posters to celebrate the day.
Social media graphics
Celebrate International Nurses' Day by sharing these graphics:
- 'Happy International Nurses' Day' graphic with images (1080x1350)
- 'Happy International Nurses' Day' graphic with images (1080x1920)
- 'Happy International Nurses' Day' graphic without images (1080x1350)
- 'Happy International Nurses' Day' graphic without images (1080x1920)
Welsh language graphics:
Teams backgrounds
Want to celebrate the day in your meetings? Download our #InternationalNursesDay Microsoft Teams backgrounds:
Welsh language Teams backgrounds:
RCN International Nursing Academy
We're committed to promoting the rights, expertise and leadership of nursing staff around the world.
The RCN International Nursing Academy runs programmes supporting nursing staff across the globe, including in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Malawi.
Useful links for nurses
