Held annually on the birth of Florence Nightingale, perhaps the most famous nurse of all, the day thanks and honours those in the nursing profession for their commitment and dedication.
We asked you to name nurses, and those working in the nursing profession, who deserved some thanks. And here they are.
5. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Melissa Johnson, who works for the Royal Blackburn Hospital, was nominated by her friend and neighbour, Caroline Greenwood Photo: s
6. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Billie Jo Greenwood, who works in mental health at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, was nominated by her sister in law Caroline Greenwood Photo: s
7. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Billie Jo Greenwood, who works in mental health and worked all through covid at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, was nominated by her mum Lynn Harrison Photo: s
8. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Samantha Smith, who works at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, was nominated by her sister in law Becks Louise Photo: s