The House Resolution No. declares May 6-12, 2025, as National Nurses Week in Michigan, recognizing the essential role that nurses play in the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the state. This week-long celebration culminates on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is regarded as the founder of modern nursing. With over 175,000 registered nurses in Michigan, the resolution highlights the challenges faced by the nursing workforce, including exhaustion, staffing shortages, and workplace safety concerns, which have led to high rates of burnout and a concerning number of nurses leaving the profession. The resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting the nursing profession to ensure that nurses have the necessary tools and resources to provide high-quality care. It also acknowledges the difficulties faced by healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas, in recruiting and retaining qualified nurses, which poses a risk to safe care access for residents. National Nurses Week serves as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of nurses and to reaffirm the commitment to advancing the health of all Michiganders through a robust nursing workforce.