The National Florence Nightingale Awards are given for excellence in which profession?
The National Florence Nightingale Awards are given for excellence in which profession?
[A]Doctor
[B]Nursing
[C]Philanthropy
[D]Journalism
Nursing
The National Florence Nightingale Awards are given for nursing professionals. The award was instituted by Health ministry in 1973 as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services of nurses. The award carries Rs 50000 cash, a certificate, a citation certificate and a medal. Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, was born on May 12, 1820 and hence this day is celebrated as International Nurses Day all over the world.
Originally written on
May 25, 2015
and last modified on
May 25, 2015.