DelawareDelaware recognizes May 6–12, 2025, as Nurses Week
Delaware lawmakers recognized a week in May 2025 to honor nurses who care for state residents and called for appreciation throughout the year.
What it does
May 6–12, 2025, is recognized as National Nurses Week in Delaware to honor licensed nurses who care for people living in the state.
The resolution also calls for acknowledging nurses' work to improve communities and health care at every opportunity throughout the year.
Argument forPublic recognition may encourage Delaware residents to notice and thank nurses for the care they provide.
Argument againstRecognition alone may do little to meet the growing need for nurses that the resolution describes.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized the week as National Nurses Week. The recognition honors licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses who care for people living in Delaware. The recognition applies to May 6–12, 2025.
Delaware lawmakers called for people to acknowledge nurses' accomplishments and work. This covers licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses. This call applies throughout the year, beyond National Nurses Week.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 7Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 7. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- May 7Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- May 7Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
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