International Nurses Council Nurses Week 2024. The annual nurses day theme is chosen by the international council of nurses (icn), which is a federation of more than 130 national nursing associations. Every year on may 12, the international council of nurses (icn) observes international nurses day (ind) to commemorate the vital role that nurses play in communities all.

In observance of international nurses day 2024, the pan american health organization (paho) has proposed that its member states hold discussions on gender, leadership, and innovation in nursing education. The international council of nurses (icn) will highlight the economic power of nursing to create healthy people and societies and drive healthy economies on international.