The House concurrent resolution No. R-146 recognizes the week of May 6-12 as National Nurses Week in Vermont. This resolution highlights the significant role of nurses in the healthcare system, noting that they are the largest group of medical professionals in the nation, with 5.76 million individuals, including 4.91 million registered nurses. It acknowledges the essential contributions of nurses in various settings, their dedication to patient care, and the evolution of their roles, particularly the rise of nurse practitioners who operate independently after advanced training.

The resolution also provides a historical context for National Nurses Week, tracing its origins back to 1954 when the first observance coincided with the centennial of Florence Nightingale's service. It outlines the formal recognition of nurses through various proclamations and the establishment of National Nurses Week in 1990, which has since included specific days to honor student nurses and school nurses. The theme for the 2025 observance is "The Power of Nurses," and the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Vermont.