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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1158 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1158

                   Recognizing Certified Nurses Day.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 10, 2010

Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas submitted the following resolution; 
 which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
                   Recognizing Certified Nurses Day.

Whereas Certified Nurses Day is a day of recognition to celebrate the 
        contributions of board certified nurses to the advancement of the 
        nursing profession;
Whereas certification increases employment opportunities and creates a more 
        productive and highly trained workforce;
Whereas board certification distinguishes individuals who have met specific 
        educational preparation and are able to demonstrate increased 
        competency;
Whereas board certification increases the opportunity to mentor those entering 
        the nursing workforce and demonstrate the need for continuing education 
        and competence;
Whereas Dr. Gretta Styles was a leader in organizations dedicated to promoting 
        quality in nursing and health care and served as President of the 
        American Nurses Association, the International Council of Nurses, the 
        California Board of Registered Nursing, and the American Nurses 
        Credentialing Center, among other nursing leadership roles;
Whereas Dr. Styles created, developed, and implemented standards and credentials 
        for nurses, and was a pioneer both in the United States and 
        internationally in championing the value of nursing certification before 
        broad awareness or acceptance of its value had been achieved;
Whereas board certification is rapidly becoming the norm to distinguish that a 
        nurse has met a level of distinction and knowledge indicating 
        professional nursing practice;
Whereas board certification provides some assurance that the individual 
        providing care has acquired a predetermined level of knowledge in the 
        specialty area of practice;
Whereas numerous studies have found that one of the key barriers to getting 
        greater numbers of nurses certified is lack of recognition and benefit; 
        and
Whereas since 2008, Certified Nurses Day is celebrated annually on March 19, the 
        birthday of Margretta ``Gretta'' Madden Styles, known as the ``Mother of 
        Nurse Credentialing'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Certified Nurses Day 
        as founded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); 
        and
            (2) encourages employers and board certified nurses to 
        observe Certified Nurses Day with appropriate recognition, 
        activities, and service to demonstrate the importance of nurses 
        to the everyday lives of patients.
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