The resolution introduced on March 29, 2025, designates March 31, 2025, as West Virginia Nurses Day at the Legislature. It recognizes the significant role that nurses play as the largest healthcare profession in the state, addressing the diverse and evolving health needs of West Virginians across various settings. The resolution highlights the efforts of the West Virginia Nurses Association in advocating for improved access to primary and preventive healthcare and emphasizes the critical contributions of nurses to patient safety and care quality.
Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the increasing demand for nursing services due to an aging population and emerging health challenges, as well as the expanding roles of advanced practice registered nurses. It celebrates the public's trust in nurses, who have been recognized as the Most Trusted Professionals for 23 consecutive years. The Senate expresses its gratitude to nurses for their invaluable contributions to healthcare and encourages the public to participate in the celebration of Nurses Day by expressing appreciation for their work.