Biblioteca Virtual en Salud Enfermería

This year is particularly important for our trade, because it was designated by the World Health Assembly as: “2020 International Year of Nursing and Midwifery Personnel” on the occasion of the Bicentennial of the birth of Florence Nightingale (1820-2020). As a whole, the Nursing Now campaign seeks to encourage investment in academic training, professional development and improvement in employment conditions for nurses, as well as their active participation in health policies. The report on the “Situation of Nursing in the World, 2020” evidenced what was known in many countries: staff shortages, poor working conditions, insufficient support for education, and limited incentives for professional development. They are deficiencies that constitute a historical debt, but this is the time to act and implement improvement actions. These are not the only events of great relevance, as this year the COVID19 pandemic has become a global challenge for nursing professionals. It is a requirement never seen before in the care units and has demonstrated—once again—the strength of our trade.