Bill > HRes540

This Resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, observed annually from May 6th to May 12th, recognizing it as a time to reflect on the vital contributions nurses make to providing safe, high-quality healthcare. It highlights nurses' roles as patient advocates, their significant presence in the healthcare profession (estimated at 3.1 million registered nurses in the U.S.), and their leadership in improving patient outcomes and safety within a transforming healthcare system. The resolution also acknowledges nurses' research contributions, their ability to provide culturally competent care, their potential to address healthcare disparities, and their foundational role in public health. Furthermore, it recognizes nurses as allies to legislators in improving nursing education, retention, recruitment, and patient care, and calls for increased federal and state investment in programs that support the nursing workforce. Ultimately, the resolution encourages the public to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recognition and activities to demonstrate the importance of nurses in everyday lives.