International Nurses Day is celebrated each year to recognise the dedication, compassion and professionalism of nurses working across healthcare. In GP practices, nurses play a vital role in patient care, from chronic disease management and immunisations to health promotion and patient education.

Primary care nursing can be demanding, with busy clinics, complex patient needs and significant responsibility. International Nurses Day offers an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of nursing staff and to reflect on how teams can support their wellbeing and professional development.

Ideas for Managers

1. Take a moment to recognise and thank the nurses within your practice for their contribution.
2. Encourage the wider team to acknowledge the work of nursing colleagues.
3. Consider highlighting the role of nurses in practice communications or team meetings.
4. Check in with nursing staff about workload and wellbeing, particularly during busy periods.

Simple Team Idea:

Invite the team to share a short message of appreciation for the nursing staff in the practice. Small gestures of recognition can make a meaningful difference to morale.