The role of nurses and nurses in health is vital and essential for all people who at some point must put themselves in their hands. His work is sacrificial, emotionally very complex and of course, vocational. It should not be easy at all to cope every day with the many humanitarian tasks that they carry out every day in their profession, therefore, They deserve this annual recognition that is celebrated today, May 12.
International Nursing Day has been officially celebrated since 1974. The chosen day commemorates the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is considered the creator of what is The infirmary modern. Every year different events are held to honor all the people who belong to this profession. Although without a doubt, this hard year of pandemic does not serve more than to remember the importance of nurses for the whole of society.
Children are often attracted to different health professions, although we rarely stop to explain what exactly this job consists of and what the roles of nurses are. This year, with the daily recognitions that were carried out for months, with those applause for all health professionals on a daily basis, children are even more familiar with this profession.
Therefore, it can be the perfect occasion to talk with children about nurses and explain a little more what their work consists of. So that children can learn to value those people who do so much to care for the sick and who knows, they may discover their passion and vocation for an essential job, sometimes very little recognized.
What does a nurse do?
Nurses have a very important job, they take care of sick people and take care of the health and well-being of children and the elderly, even when they are healthy. They are also usually those in charge of performing many routine medical tests, such as giving vaccines or drawing blood to check internal health status.
This causes children to fear and dislike nurses, because they logically associate them with those hard times that no one likes to experience. So that children learn to trust and lose their fear of nurses, the Nursing Union together with its Foundation and other associations, they have created the campaign «See the Nurse», with a lot of resources in English and Spanish for the little ones.
Vera is a friendly squirrel who is responsible for telling parents and children about the role of nurses and their importance for the health and well-being of all children. Through stories, workshops, coloring pictures and other activities, Vera teaches us to know and value the nursing profession.
What do you want to do for a living when you grow up?
The best way to teach children something that is difficult to explain is through play. Perhaps your children already have preferences that can mark their future work, but they are not always able to express it in words. Have you ever asked your children what they want to be when they grow up? With that simple question you can discover the tastes and preferences of your children.
Take the opportunity to detail a little more the different professions that exist within the health branch, because many children understand the concept of the doctor as a whole. For many children, It may seem unattainable but they may discover that there are other options, just as valuable, but perhaps closer to what they want for their future.
Nursing is essential, without nurses, doctors could not carry out their work in the same way. Nurses are responsible for providing care, attention and well-being to many people every day. Their role is fundamental and that is why they deserve the respect and value of all people.
Celebrate this day with your children by talking about nursing and all that these people do for us. Because there is a lot to thank all the male and female nurses who every day they put their worth at the service of others.