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International Nurses Day is being observed across the world on 12 May 2014. The day is observed every year on the 12 May on anniversary of birth of Florence Nightingale�s birth and also to mark contributions of nurses towards people�s health. The IND theme for 2014 is: Nurses: A Force for Change � A vital resource for health. On this day, the International Council of Nurses commemorates nurses by distributing International Nurses� Day (IND) Kit. This IND Kit 2014 contains educational and public information materials for use by nurses everywhere. Florence Nightingale was born on 12 May 1820 and became an important figure in nursing sector during the Crimean War of 1850s. At that time, she worked at the Barrack Hospital at Scutari (now in Istanbul) and led a team of nurses who cared for the injured British soldiers. She was appreciated for imposing strict standards of care including keeping ward clear, well stocked food and medical supplies.