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HCR 43

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6-12 AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Rich Collins and 11 co-sponsors

Delaware designates May 6-12 as "National Nurses Week" to honor nursing professionals, passing unanimously but without funding or policy changes.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HCR 43

Legislative bill overview

HCR 43 designates May 6-12 as "National Nurses Week" in Delaware through a concurrent resolution. The bill recognizes and honors nurses for their contributions to healthcare and public health in the state during this annual observance period.

Why is this important

National Nurses Week aligns with Florence Nightingale's birthday (May 12) and provides official state recognition for the nursing profession. This designation offers symbolic validation of nurses' essential work, particularly relevant given healthcare workforce challenges and the profession's heightened visibility since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may argue that designating a week without accompanying funding or policy changes is performative rather than addressing real nursing workforce issues like staffing shortages, burnout, or compensation
  • Limited scope: The resolution applies only to one week annually and lacks concrete measures such as loan forgiveness programs, recruitment incentives, or workplace protection policies that could materially support nurses
  • Competing priorities: Some may question whether legislative time spent on commemorative resolutions should instead address pressing healthcare challenges like nurse staffing levels or patient safety standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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