International Nurses Day 2025

12 May 2025

This year, International Nurses Day takes place on Monday, 12th May. Organised by the International Council of Nurses, the date was chosen to mark the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

The goal of the day is to celebrate nurses and promote the expertise, skills and dedication that are essential for healthy communities.

We're taking the opportunity to share stories from Sue Ryder Nurses and other nursing team members at each of our hospices and care centres.

Head and shoulders of Belinda in her dark blue Sue Ryder nurses uniform.

Belinda - What I've learned about life and loss after 40 years as a nurse

Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

Bobby smiles, wearing her dark blue Sue Ryder nurses uniform.

Bobby - Using my skills and experience to honour my dad

Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice

Catherine stands with a group of musicians, and a baby in a guitar case.

Cat - Going beyond my day job to support people at the end of their lives

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Ellen stands, dressed in her Sue Ryder uniform, in front of white double doors at Sue Ryder St John's Hopsice.

Ellen - Why I chose a community-based palliative care

Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice

Frances leans against a wall, next to a gold banner tht says 'cheers to 30 years'

Frances - Thirty years as a hospice nurse

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Olivia takes a selfie in her pale blue Sue Ryder uniform.

Olivia - The start of my career in palliative care

Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire