RV JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES (RVJNS)
Volume 5 | Issue 2 | April - June 2026 | Pages: 1-4
Editorial
Empowered Nurses, Transformed World: Honoring Florence Nightingale and the Spirit of Nursing in 2026 Theme: "Our Nurses. Our Future Empowered Nurses save Lives."
Dr. S R Gajendra Singh
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ABSTRACT
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Scholars, and Nursing Professionals, as we welcome the second quarter of 2026, the RV Journal of Nursing Sciences is privileged to dedicate this editorial to the most enduring symbol of compassionate, evidence-based care — the nurse. On 12 May 2026, the world will pause in collective reverence to celebrate International Nurses Day, marking the 206th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the indomitable woman who forever transformed the landscape of healthcare. This year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has proclaimed a resounding global message: "Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives." It is a theme that does not merely celebrate — it commands the conscience of governments, institutions, and communities worldwide to act with urgency and resolve.
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