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.
13. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Student nurses in Burnley nominated by Jasmine Beech Photo: s
14. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Joanne Astin who is a school nurse in East Lancashire, and has been in the profession for 27 years, was nominated by her mum, Hazel Wilkinson Photo: s
15. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
The Burnley East District Nursing Team based at St Peter's Centre were nominated by Heidi Willis Photo: s
16. Photo gallery celebrating Burnley nurses to mark International Nurses' Day
Other nursing teams nominated for a mention include: The 0-19 East Lancashire Healthy Young People and Families school nurses and health visiting teams (nominated by Joanne Wilkinson): the Burnley Primary Care Network (East and West) nominated by Mel Anie and the chemotherapty unit at Burnley General Hospital nominated by Denise Gibbons. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard