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The nurse is a precious bridge between the patient, the family and the health system. Empathy and reception capacity are fundamental prerequisites in those who practice in this profession, at a time when there are critical issues: lack of staff, work overload, stressful shifts, poor economic and social enhancement of the figure and not least the episodes of aggression towards nurses who are becoming increasingly frequent.
What is the international day of the nurse
There International nurse day The world is celebrated on the world May 12th of each year, in order to enhance the contribution of nurses to the company. Historically, as well as nowadays, the nurse and nurses are At the forefront in the fight against accidents, epidemics and pandemics – providing high quality care and treatments and with maximum respect. Nurses and nurses are often the first health professional with whom people interface.
Why on May 12th?
The date chosen to celebrate the day is the date of the birth of Florence Nightingalea philosopher, Founder of modern infirmary. The party was created in 1974 by International Council of Nurses. The day serves to underline the important role that nurses play in health care all over the world.
Nurse: the point on the profession
Nurses represent More than half of all health workers in the worldyet there is a urgent lack of nurses, Especially in low and medium income countries. Without nurses and other health workers, the battle against epidemics could never be overcome, or achieve sustainable development objectives or universal health coverage of which we need.
A small patient at ease with a nurse (Getty Images)
Why is it important to celebrate this date?
Every year the international day of the nurse is celebrated with the production and distribution of promotional and educational materials. These materials intend to underline the innovative work done by nurses all over the world, which is vital not only for the improvement of patient health, but also for the progress of health care nationally and internationally. The materials often also serve to raise public awareness on the problems of the nursing profession itself. Including the impact of economic factors and the continuous struggles against the inadequacy of remuneration and working conditions.
The health and well -being of the nurse are important
Based on the success of the theme of the 2024 day (NWe use health)this year, in 2025, the attention shifts to the health and well -being of nurses. But how has this profession changed over time? We talked about it with those who live this profession on the field with enthusiasm and dedication. Anna di Caprio is professional nurse at the Aesthe Medical Polyclinic of Ferrara.
A nurse finds himself carrying out his business in different contexts. For example, in hospital in the medical, surgical, maternal-infantile, emergency-urgency area, in the operating rooms, in services and rehabilitation. While in the area, nurses are involved in home care, in territorial operational centers, disabilities, evolutionary age, prevention, in the area of mental health and dependencies.
How has the profession of nurse changed?
The nursing profession has gone through a profound transformation, evolving from a mainly care and subordinate role to a central and autonomous figure in the health system. In the past – explains Anna Di Caprio – the nurse was often seen as a simple executor of the medical indications, with little decision -making possibilities and with limited training, often learned directly on the field or in schools with a more practical than theoretical setting.
Higher training and continuous updating
Today, however, the nurse is a highly trained professional, with a specific university path, based on solid scientific, ethical and clinical bases. Thanks to three -year degree in nursingand the subsequent possibilities of continuous specialization and training (such as the Master or the Master’s Degree), nurses are now able to make autonomous decisions, plan personalized assistance to the patient and actively collaborate with other members of the health team, often also in coordination or management roles.
What did the pandemic represented for the nursing profession?
The pandemic marked a first and after in the history of the nursing profession, demonstrating forcefully that the nurses are not heroes are, but professionals. A historical and dramatic moment that has highlighted, as never before, the importance of the nursing profession. In those difficult months, the nurses suddenly found themselves at the center of public attention, often called “heroes”, because they were at the forefront in hospitals, in the Covid departments, in intensive care, in the RSA and even in people’s homes. What was previously a work sometimes underestimated during the pandemic revealed all its complexity and value.
Burnout, stress and anxiety
The pandemic also asked nurses to expand their skills, facing new technologies, emergency procedures and even educational roles in the vaccination campaign and in the home management of patients. All the recognition has come together with a huge physical and emotional load- continues by Caprio- The nurses worked for months in exhausting conditions, often without adequate breaks, with uncomfortable protective devices, living the constant fear of the constant fear of teach yourself or to infect your loved ones. Many have faced anxiety, stress and even Burn-out. Some have lost their lives. All this has left a profound mark, which still makes itself felt today.
What are the critical issues to face for the nurse?
Today the nursing profession is facing numerous critical issues that compromise its quality and sustainability. The most urgent is the lack of staff, which involves a work overload, stressful shifts and a reduced possibility of guaranteeing personalized and attentive assistance. To this is added the growing risk of burnout, caused by Intense rhythms, high responsibilities and poor psychological support.
Another difficulty is linked to the poor economic and social enhancement of the nursing figure, who pushes many professionals to seek opportunities abroad. Furthermore, the episodes of aggression towards nurses are becoming more and more frequent, especially in high pressure contexts such as emergency room, contributing to a widespread sense of insecurity.
Finally, one persists lack of full recognition of the professional role, Although the nurse represents a key figure in the care path.
Empathic qualities and reception capacity
The nurse, today more than ever, represents a fundamental reference point for patients, Not only from a clinical but also human point of view. Often it is the first health figure with whom a person comes into contact when he needs care and, equally often, he is the one or the one who accompanies the patient along the entire care path. In this sense, the nurse is a real interface between the patient, his family and the entire health system. Precisely for this central position, empathy and the reception capacity are not accessories- underlines Anna di Caprio-Maa fundamental skills.
Kindness, a professional tool
Welcome a person with kindnesslisten to it without judgment, understand its fears, doubts and needs, It represents the first step to build a relationship of trust. In situations of vulnerability, feeling welcomed can make the difference between a traumatic experience and a experience with dignity. In addition, the nurse acts as a communicative mediator between the patient and the other professionals: it translates technical languages into understandable words, explains procedures, facilitates the understanding of diagnosis and treatments. It is a complex and precious role, which requires preparation, but also sensitivity and attention to the other.
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