Bill Text: MI SR0099 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing November 13-19, 2011, as Nurse Practitioner Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 26-12)
Status: (Passed) 2011-11-10 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0099 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0099-Enrolled.html
SR-99, As Adopted by Senate, November 10, 2011
Senator Marleau offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 99.
A resolution recognizing November 13-19, 2011, as Nurse Practitioner Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, There are more than 148,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States, with over 4,100 in Michigan, providing high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered, personalized health care for nearly half a century; and
Whereas, NPs have graduate, advanced education--with most having master’s degrees and many having doctorates--and advanced clinical training beyond their initial registered nurse preparation; and
Whereas, These health professionals order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, and prescribe medications and other treatments; and
Whereas, They are truly partners in the health care of their patients, so that in addition to clinical services, NPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention and health education, and counseling, guiding patients to make smarter health and lifestyle choices; and
Whereas, The excellence, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the care provided by NPs are established and well-documented; and
Whereas, NPs provide health care to people of all ages and in diverse health care settings, such as private office practices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, state and local health departments, managed care facilities, and retail-based clinics; and
Whereas, More than 18 percent of NPs practice in rural settings with populations of less than 25,000; and
Whereas, It is documented that patients of NPs are given more personal time and attention than they traditionally receive from other health care providers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize November 13-19, 2011, as Nurse Practitioner Week in the state of Michigan, in recognition of the many contributions that this dedicated group of health care professionals makes to the health and well-being of the people in the communities they serve in this great state and throughout the country.
