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This resolution recognizes April 30, 2025, as Nurses Day and May 6-12, 2025, as National Nurses Week in Louisiana, while highlighting the critical contributions of registered nurses in the state. The resolution notes that Louisiana has over 65,000 registered nurses, including more than 9,000 advanced practice registered nurses, and emphasizes the role of the Louisiana State Nurses Association in advocating for healthcare improvements. The association promotes ethical care, advocates for nurses' inclusion in decision-making boards, supports access to primary and preventive healthcare, maternal-child and mental healthcare, and works to create a safe work environment for nurses. The resolution underscores nurses' importance in addressing diverse healthcare needs, influencing health policy, and ensuring safe, high-quality, and affordable healthcare coverage for Louisiana residents. By formally recognizing Nurses Day and Nurses Week, the resolution aims to celebrate and acknowledge the essential work of nurses in the state.

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HR88&sbi=y