“This is an excellent occasion to celebrate the best of nursing and thank all staff working in health and social care for what they do,” said Natalie Don MSP (SNP – Renfrewshire North & West), commenting on International Nurses’ Day which takes place on Thursday 12th May 2022.

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The RCN (Royal College of Nursing) is using this day to showcase the incredible work of nurses and the difference they make to patients’ lives. RCN is asking their members, patients and the wider public to take to social media to share a story that demonstrates the #BestOfNursing. RCN Scotland will also be using Nurses’ Day to launch our inaugural RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year awards, which will take place on St Andrews Day this year.

Natalie Don MSP added:

“Nursing staff across Scotland continue to work through unprecedented circumstances. International Nurses’ Day is a chance to celebrate the best of nursing and thank staff working in health and social care for what they do.

“We saw just how important nursing staff were to the NHS during the Covid pandemic, where their dedication and commitment highlighted the best of nursing at a very critical time for many families.

“I would encourage everyone to join this campaign, share your positive experience of the impact nurses has had on your life, or of a family member and help shine a light on and say thank you to the incredible nursing staff who work in health and social care across Renfrewshire.”