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As we celebrate Nurses Week, we're privileged to share a heartening message from Pardeep Kaur, a dedicated registered nurse working in Canada. Pardeep has graciously offered insights into her nursing journey, echoing the sentiments and experiences of many in this noble profession.

In the dimly lit wards of the 19th-century battlefield hospitals, Florence Nightingale, known affectionately as “The Lady with the Lamp,” would make her nightly rounds. Her presence alone brought solace to the wounded and ailing soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale's approach to nursing sprang from a profound well of empathy and kindness, which later became the bedrock of nursing as a respected profession. This week – the birth week of Florence Nightingale, we celebrate National Nursing Week to honor this spirit of compassion that has long defined nursing and reflects on the heroic contributions of nurses through history and in contemporary times. Florence Nightingale’s legacy is foundational, illustrating how deep care for the well-being of others can revolutionize healthcare.