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Introduced
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
In Committee
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution would designate the month of May each year as "Nurse's Month" to promote greater public appreciation of the professionals who work tirelessly to provide quality healthcare to all patients. New Jersey is home to over 140,000 nurses in addition to thousands of nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses. Nurses are vital to maintaining our healthcare systems and have expanded their knowledge and skillset in the medical field through ongoing education and scientific advancements. Nurses are the cornerstone of community health services and essential to acute care settings. Nurses are on the forefront of maintaining public health infrastructure and educating communities on healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. Nurses are facing issues in regards to not having enough trained nursing professionals to provide educational services to the next generation of nurses. In 2023, the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing reported that the State's healthcare workforce could lose 10,000 nurses over the next few years and that 9 out of 10 nursing programs are unable to enroll additional students due to lack of faculty nurses. In the face of workforce shortages and relentless public health crises, nurses have continually shown up and given back to the community. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic while many individuals were able to work remotely, nurses appeared in person to perform lifesaving services. New Jersey seeks to honor nurses from every walk of life as they have so valiantly provided indispensable care to residents throughout the State.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates the month of May each year as "Nurse's Month" to recognize and celebrate the critical contributions of nurses to healthcare and community well-being. The resolution highlights the significant role nurses play in the healthcare system, noting that nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the United States with approximately 4.7 million registered nurses, and in New Jersey specifically, there are 141,000 active registered nurses, 13,500 nurse practitioners, and 23,400 licensed practical nurses. The resolution acknowledges nurses' diverse roles, from providing direct patient care to establishing quality assurance procedures, and their work across various healthcare settings including hospitals, public health agencies, clinics, and research institutions. It also recognizes the historical context of Nurses Day, which was first established by the American Nurses Association in 1982, and requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe Nurse's Month through appropriate activities and programs. By doing so, the resolution aims to honor nurses' dedication, professional contributions, and their essential role in maintaining and improving public health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 06/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR185 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/185_I1.HTM |
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