Recognizing National Nurses Week

rninformatics, DNP, RN · Apr 30, 2008

Greetings NI Community,

In 1982 President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25,

proclaiming "National Recognition Day for Nurses" to be May 6, 1982. In

1990 The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a

week-long celebration, declaring May 6 - 12, 1991, as National Nurses

Week.

Today... please see the Dear Colleague letter send by Representatives

Johnson, Capps and McCarthy (all RNs) to all other members of the U.S.

House of Representatives encouraging them to co-sponsor their bill

(House Resolution 1086) recognizing National Nurses Week. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues.

H.Res. 1086

Recognizing National Nurses Week

Current cosponsors: Thompson, McDermott, McCollum, McNulty, Ellison,

Grijalva, Cohen, Filner, Lofgren, Upton, Goode, Stark, and Synder

Dear Colleague:

Nurses are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and

communities. Nurses are also experienced researchers, and their work

encompasses a wide scope of scientific inquiry including clinical

research, health systems and outcomes research, and nursing education

research.

Our nation's military relies on nurses for lifesaving aid as they serve

our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Back in the States, these

healthcare professionals play an important role as the primary point of

contact between the patient and the world of healthcare providing

essential medical care for the patient and assistance for their

families.

National Nurses Week is the time each year when nurses are recognized

for the critical role they play in providing safe, high quality, and

preventative health care.

As nurses, we urge you to join us as original co-sponsors in support of

this House Resolution 1086, recognizing National Nurses Week, on May 6th

through May 12th. We know firsthand the significant contributions

nurses make as a part of healthcare delivery teams and to patient care.

This resolution is supported by the National Nurses Association. If you

would like to be a co-sponsor of this legislation or have any questions,

please contact Joye Purser at [email protected] or Amy Brooks

Sincerely,

/s Eddie Bernice Johnson /s Lois Capps /s

Carolyn McCarthy=20

Member of Congress Member of Congress

Member of Congress

Please click here for a full history of Nurse's Week from the ANA:

Thanks!