International Nurses Day: Honoring the Heroes Who Deserve a Safer Workplace

Published by WorldSafe | May 12, 2025

Today, on International Nurses Day, we at WorldSafe stand in awe and appreciation of the millions of nurses who serve as the heartbeat of our healthcare systems. From emergency departments and operating rooms to schools, correctional facilities, and community clinics — nurses do far more than care for the sick. They restore dignity, offer comfort, and serve as advocates, educators, and frontline leaders in moments of crisis.

Their strength is undeniable. So is their vulnerability.

Nurses Deserve More Than Applause — They Deserve Protection

While much has been said about the courage and compassion of nurses, not enough is said about the danger they face just by showing up to work.

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers experience more workplace violence than any other profession — and nurses are at the center of that risk.

• Nearly 1 in 5 nurses have reported being physically assaulted on the job.

• Verbal abuse, threats, and aggressive confrontations are so common in some clinical environments that many have become desensitized to violence — treating it as “part of the job.”

At WorldSafe, we believe that narrative must change. Nurses are not just healthcare professionals — they are critical infrastructure. And their safety should be treated as such.

The Role of Security in Supporting Nurse Well-Being

This International Nurses Day, we renew our commitment to the well-being of nurses by reinforcing one essential truth:

Safe caregivers make stronger care teams.

We work with hospital administrators, clinical directors, and healthcare facilities to assess and address the vulnerabilities that too often go unexamined:

• Poorly secured entrances

• Lack of trained personnel during night shifts

• No violence prevention protocols

• Inadequate response planning after an incident

It’s not about creating fear. It’s about creating readiness — so our nurses can do their job without having to look over their shoulders.

A Global Celebration — and a Call to Action

International Nurses Day is about celebration — but it should also be about responsibility. Let us not only honor nurses with words, but with actions that ensure:

• Safer facilities

• Clear incident reporting systems

• Supportive leadership

• And a culture that values safety as highly as it does compassion

As Joe Levy, CEO of WorldSafe, shared today:

“Nurses serve the public with unmatched resilience. It’s our responsibility to serve them — with safe environments, clear protocols, and the tools to prevent violence before it happens.”

To Every Nurse: Thank You

To all the nurses who work through exhaustion, risk, and uncertainty — we see you. We thank you. And at WorldSafe, we are committed to helping you stay safe, supported, and empowered.

Happy International Nurses Day.

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