International nurses day
For International Nurses Day 2022, we are recognising all of the fantastic Macmillan nurses involved in providing specialist care and support for people living with cancer.
Celebrating Macmillan nurses
International Nurses Day marks the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing. Today International Nurses Day celebrates the contribution nurses make to society.
The theme for International Nurses Day 2022 is "A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health".
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has information about the campaign.
If you need support, our experienced cancer nurses can talk you through information about your diagnosis and treatment on the Macmillan Support Line.
Find out more about Macmillan nurses.
Your support will help Macmillan nurses make sure people living with cancer feel more in control of their treatment.
Find out more about how your donations help Macmillan nurses.
If you are a practice, acute oncology, palliative care nurse or cancer nurse specialist, we have information to support you. Get support for your role.
We have information if you are interested in becoming a Macmillan Healthcare Professional.
Our experienced cancer information nurse specialists can answer questions about treatment, side effects and more.
Visit the Online Community to ask a Macmillan nurse your question.
what's it like being a Macmillan nurse?
Ways to help this International Nurses Day
Macmillan is here for everybody living with cancer, with our specialist information, support and services. But we couldn't do it without our incredible supporters. Here are a few ways you can get involved.
