Vietnam Nursing Industry – 32 years of a journey

Nursing is a noble profession whose main mission is to take care of people's health. In the world, May 12 is known as International Nurses Day. In Vietnam, October 26 is a meaningful day to honor dedicated, caring nurses who work day and night to care for patients.

How was Vietnam Nursing Day born?

The Vietnamese Nursing industry is closely linked to the country's development history, during the resistance war against France and the United States. During this period, Vietnamese Nursing was not considered a separate industry. However, Nursing began to receive attention when it made many great contributions, saving the lives of many wounded soldiers in difficult conditions.

In 1986, the Ho Chi Minh City Nursing Association was established. In 1989, the Hanoi Nursing Association and the Quang Ninh Nursing Association were established. Subsequently, nursing associations in other provinces were established, prompting the establishment of the Vietnam Nursing Association.

On October 26, 1990, the Government passed Decision No. 375 to establish the Vietnam Nursing Association and later changed its name to the Vietnam Nursing Association. Accordingly, Vietnam Nursing Day is October 26 every year.

DNU Nursing Faculty is increasingly asserting its position.

Development process of Vietnam Nursing Association

• The first term of the Central Executive Committee of the Association was 3 years (1990 - 1993). The Executive Committee had 31 members from both regions. Ms. Vi Thi Nguyet Ho was the President, 03 Vice Presidents were: Ms. Trinh Thi Loan, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nien, Mr. Nguyen Hoa. The General Secretary was Mr. Pham Duc Muc.
• On March 26, 1993, the 2nd National Nursing Congress (term 1993 - 1997) was held at the Ministry of Health and the new Executive Committee consisted of 45 members; the President was Ms. Vi Thi Nguyet Ho, 03 Vice Presidents were: Mr. Nguyen Hoa, Ms. Trinh Thi Loan, Mr. Pham Duc Muc (also Secretary General).
• In 1997, the 3rd National Congress (1997-2001 term) was held at Thong Nhat Hall - Ho Chi Minh City. During this term, the government's personnel organization committee, later the Ministry of the Interior, agreed to change the name of the Vietnam Nurses Association to the Vietnam Nursing Association.

Bachelor of Nursing at Dai Nam University is continuously trained to ensure 5-star competency.

• In 2002, the 4th National Congress of the Vietnam Nursing Association was held in Hanoi. During this term, the Vietnam Nursing Association made many contributions to the development of nursing policies and practice standards, and the state changed the name of the Nursing profession to Nursing.
• To date, the Association has developed in 59 provinces and cities and has more than 40,000 members. The Association's activities have contributed to the State and the Ministry of Health in promoting the development of the Nursing industry, encouraging nurses to love their profession more and promoting care work at medical examination and treatment facilities.

Happy Vietnamese Nurses Day

Ms. Cao Thi Hoa - Vice Principal of Dai Nam University said: "Behind every good doctor, there is a good nurse. No emergency case has ever been successfully treated without the professional assistance of nurses. Happy Vietnamese Nursing Day, wishing the DNU Nursing Department to develop more and more, training generations of nurses with good expertise and good medical ethics".

Ms. Le Thi Thanh Huong - Vice Principal of Dai Nam University shared: "I would like to send my best wishes to the nurses who have been, are and will be working in the medical industry. I wish you good health, happiness and to fulfill your mission of taking care of people's health. I wish the Nursing Faculty of Dai Nam University to grow stronger and stronger, and wish the Nursing students to always have confidence in the path they have chosen."

On behalf of the Nursing Faculty, Mr. Le Van Duy - Head of the Faculty expressed: "The achievements of the Vietnamese Nursing industry today are the crystallization of traditions and experiences passed down by predecessors to the nursing generations today and tomorrow. As the next generation, the teachers and students of the Nursing Faculty of Dai Nam University are determined to promote the traditions of the nation and the Nursing industry, constantly study and practice to progress, contributing to the construction and development of the Vietnamese Nursing industry".

Faculty of Nursing