“Our Nurses, Our Future”-International Nurses Day 2023

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to mark Florence Nightingale's birthday, the founder of modern nursing. 
The theme for this year is “Our Nurses. Our Future” offers a valuable reminder that nurses have a crucial role in providing quality care and health services to people, today and in the future.
Nurses are the backbone of any health care system. 
With the advent of AI technology, nursing in India is transforming rapidly and has empowered nurses to save more lives. 
Preshesha Prema Latha, Chief Nursing Officer, Vijaya Hospital, Chennai shared her thoughts on the importance of this year's theme - “International Nurses Day honours all the incredible nurses around the world. 
Every day, I am inspired by my nursing colleagues' resilience and dedication. Amudha, Chief Nursing Officer, SRM Global Hospital, Chennai, added “As a nurse, we've learned to embrace technology as a powerful ally in providing exceptional care. 
It's not about replacing the human touch, but rather integrating innovation to enhance our skills and efficiency.Technology empowers us to access critical information, streamline processes, and connect with patients on a deeper level. 
This International Nurses Day, I would like to urge my fellow nursing colleagues to embrace the digital revolution with open hearts and open minds, and steer the wheel for revolutionizing healthcare for the better."