International Nurses Day – Why Do We Celebrate It?
At the International Medical Center Priora, International Nurses Day—celebrated every year on May 12—is dedicated to nurses and medical technicians: the people who stand beside patients every day, providing care, safety, and human warmth.
The date was chosen in honor of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses are not only there to care for you during illness — they are the backbone of every healthcare institution.
Nursing – More Than a Profession
In an age of advanced technology and digital medicine, nursing remains irreplaceable.
Nurses and technicians are not only medical professionals — they are a reassuring human presence that brings safety, calm, and empathy in patients’ most vulnerable moments.
Their role is:
Medical – providing therapy and monitoring patient condition
Communicative – the first person a patient meets
Emotional – a source of support in times of uncertainty
IMC Priora – A Nurse by Your Side at Every Step of Recovery
At the International Medical Center Priora, our nurses and technicians:
welcome patients with a smile
accompany them throughout their stay
provide professional and emotional support
are an essential part of the multidisciplinary medical team
Their presence does not end with the medical procedure — they remain a pillar of support until the patient leaves the hospital.
A Message of Gratitude to Our Nurses and Technicians – Their Words, Our Pride
“We deeply appreciate the effort our nurses put into every moment spent at Priora, and we sincerely congratulate them on International Nurses Day,”
said Martina Ivanišić, bacc. med. techn., Head Nurse at IMC Priora.
“Their role in healthcare is irreplaceable and invaluable. Through their humanity, expertise, and dedication, they make a difference every single day,”
emphasized Tomislav Kalem, MD, MSc, Director of IMC Priora.
Respect and Support Nursing – Today and Every Day
International Nurses Day is not only a celebration — it is a call to express gratitude and respect for those who selflessly care for the health of others.
We thank all nurses and medical technicians — your work truly makes a difference.
For more information about our team and healthcare services, contact us.
