Bill > J00113

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 6, 2025, as Nurses Day in New York State, in alignment with National Nurses Day. The resolution highlights the critical importance of registered nurses, noting that nearly 2.9 million nurses work in the United States, with over 256,000 in New York, and emphasizes their essential role in healthcare delivery. The document underscores the nursing profession's significance by pointing out its contributions to patient safety, quality of care, and the ability to meet evolving healthcare needs, particularly as the population ages and medical technology advances. The resolution recognizes nursing as both an art and a science, acknowledging the profession's complexity and the diverse skills required to provide cost-effective, safe, and high-quality healthcare services. Additionally, the resolution directs that a copy of the resolution be formally transmitted to Governor Hochul after its passage.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J113