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Senate Resolution Supporting National Nurses Week 2025

Original title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.

May 6, 2025

nursing healthcare public health professional recognition

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)May 6, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the nursing profession, encouraging public recognition and ceremonies during the designated week without changing any laws or funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nurses

The resolution provides formal federal recognition of their professional contributions.

American Nurses Association

The organization is recognized as the founder of the week being supported by the Senate.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This formally recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. healthcare system and supports the observance of National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12, 2025. It highlights the role of nurses in patient advocacy, public health, and clinical research.

Key Facts

The Senate supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.
National Nurses Week is designated to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
The resolution recognizes May 6 as 'National Recognition Day for Nurses'.
There are an estimated 4,900,000 registered nurses in the United States.
The resolution cites that increased nurse staffing levels are linked to decreased patient complications and shorter hospital stays.
The resolution encourages the public to hold ceremonies and activities to recognize nurses.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Why It Matters

This serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the nursing profession, encouraging public recognition and ceremonies during the designated week without changing any laws or funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for nurses?

No, this is a non-binding that expresses support and recognition; it does not allocate funds or change existing laws.

What is the purpose of National Nurses Week?

It is intended to recognize the contributions of nurses to the healthcare system, patient advocacy, and public health.

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Annual Observance

The resolution highlights that National Nurses Week has been celebrated annually since 1991, coinciding with Florence Nightingale's birthday.

Florence Nightingale

Connected Entities

organizationInstitute of Medicine“Cited for reports on the future of nursing.”Map →

personFlorence Nightingale“Historical figure whose birthday marks the end of the week.”Map →

organizationAmerican Nurses Association“The organization that founded National Nurses Week.”Map →

personJeff Merkley“Lead sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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