Bill > HRes389

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, which is traditionally observed from May 6 through May 12 each year, commemorating the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The resolution highlights the critical role of nurses in the United States healthcare system, emphasizing that they represent the largest single healthcare profession with approximately 4.9 million registered nurses who serve on the front lines during emergencies, act as patient advocates, and are crucial to providing safe, high-quality healthcare. The resolution recognizes nurses' multifaceted contributions, including their roles in clinical research, public health infrastructure, patient care, and health education. It also acknowledges that nursing has been consistently voted the most honest and ethical profession in the United States. Specifically, the resolution supports the goals of National Nurses Week as established by the American Nurses Association, recognizes nurses' significant contributions to the healthcare system, and encourages Americans to observe the week with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, and programs that demonstrate the importance of nurses in patients' everyday lives.