In honor of National Nurses Week, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), one of three nurses currently serving in Congress, brought House Resolution 1261 to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution stated that the House of Representatives recognizes the significant contributions of nurses to the health care system, and supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week as founded by the American Nurses Association. H. Res. 1261 also acknowledges the importance of higher education in nursing, including baccalaureate and graduate programs. Moreover, the resolution supports the nurse capacity initiatives for institutions of higher education included in the Higher Education Opportunity Act. On May 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a voice vote H. Res. 1261.

Rachel Conant

Tags: H. Res. 1261, May 2010, National Nurses Week, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)

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