82R28746 BPG-D
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 2059
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Central Health, CommUnityCare, and The University
of Texas at Austin School of Nursing have united to address the
shortage of primary health care providers through the establishment
of a family nurse practitioner residency program; and
WHEREAS, Although they are vital providers of primary care,
nurse practitioners have traditionally not had the benefit of
postgraduate residency training programs; such programs equip
physicians with the skills necessary to meet the many challenges
presented by patients who seek care at federally qualified health
centers, and Central Health, CommUnityCare, and The University of
Texas at Austin School of Nursing have recognized that such
preparation would be highly valuable to nurse practitioners as
well; they have collaborated to create one of the nation's first
such programs at CommUnityCare, where nursing residents will care
for patients while expanding their knowledge and experience; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 2011, members of the first class of
residents will begin a yearlong training program administered by
CommUnityCare, which will provide preceptors to serve as teachers
and mentors; the UT School of Nursing is recruiting students for the
program, to be funded by Central Health; nurses will make a
commitment to continue practicing in community health care settings
after they complete their residencies; and
WHEREAS, This innovative residency program will enable its
participants to reach higher levels of professional achievement
while enhancing the quality and availability of skilled primary
care in Texas communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend CommUnityCare, The University of Texas
at Austin School of Nursing, and Central Health for creating a
family nurse practitioner residency program and extend to all those
associated with this noteworthy program sincere best wishes for
success in the years to come; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for CommUnityCare, The University of Texas at Austin
School of Nursing, and Central Health as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.