S. Res. 206 is a Senate resolution that expresses support for National Nurses Week, observed annually from May 6 through May 12, 2025, with the dates honoring both National Recognition Day for Nurses and Florence Nightingale's birthday. The resolution recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. healthcare system, noting that there are over 4.9 million registered nurses who serve as patient advocates, lead healthcare innovation, conduct research, and form the backbone of public health infrastructure. The resolution highlights how increased nurse staffing levels improve patient safety and outcomes while reducing hospital costs, and emphasizes nurses' roles in emergency response, disease prevention, and health education across all populations. Introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, the resolution calls on Americans to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recognition and activities that demonstrate the importance of nurses to patients and communities. No funding or specific legislative action is required—the resolution simply expresses the Senate's support for celebrating and acknowledging the nursing profession's vital role in American healthcare.
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