Bill > SRes709

This Resolution formally expresses the Senate's support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, which is celebrated annually from May 6 through May 12—ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, widely recognized as the founder of modern nursing. As background, the text highlights that registered nurses make up the largest sector of the healthcare profession with over five million members in the United States, serving as crucial patient advocates on the front lines of wars, natural disasters, and public health emergencies. Furthermore, the resolution encourages the American public to honor nurses through local ceremonies and programs, acknowledging their essential role in improving patient safety, advancing health research, and serving as the cornerstone of the nation's public health infrastructure.