International Nurses Day: Tamil Nadu govt nurses to get a makeover with ‘smart’ uniforms

New Delhi: Today is International Nurses Day, a day to celebrate and honour our nurses for the contributions they make towards people’s health. Celebrated every year on 12^th May around the world, this day also commemorates the birth anniversary of the Florence Nightingale, the world’s most famous nurse and the founder of modern nursing. Hence, this day is celebrated with a strong significance, including special events and initiatives. The International Council of Nurses (ICN), which has celebrated this day since 1965, has chosen the theme “Nurses A Voice to Lead - Health is a Human right” for this year’s event.

International Nurses Day is celebrated in a big way by many hospitals across India to create awareness among the public about the role and responsibilities of nurses, who are known as the backbone of our nation's healthcare system. Bringing a change in nurses’ uniform, Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijaybaskar said on Friday that a committee under the state Health Systems project director P Uma Maheswari would ensure that they have smart scrubs and sneakers which will help them stay comfortable during their long hours of work, reported The Times of India.

The health minister’s statement followed after nurses working in the state government-run hospitals have appealed the health department seeking to change the attire.

“They wanted an outfit that will keep them at ease while they are working with modern equipment. The committee will come out with their options soon,” he was quoted as saying by the TOI.

But what made some nurses happier was a long bridge course, promotions, and more job opportunities, said the report. He added: “Diploma holder study for three years while degree holders study for four years. The bridge course will offer one-year intensive training for diploma holders covering all the subject they haven't studied so they can be awarded the degree,” he said amidst thundering applause. The course material prepared by the university would be sent to the national nursing council for approval.”

On the eve of International Day for Nurses, the minister awarded 251 nurses in recognition of their outstanding performance and dedication to the nursing profession.

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