88R22127 BK-D
By: Klick H.R. No. 974
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Long-term care nurses are dedicated to providing
specialized care over an extended period to individuals who are
living with disabilities or who are suffering from progressive or
chronic illnesses; and
WHEREAS, These highly skilled health care professionals are
responsible for coordinating and assessing patient care, assisting
patients with daily tasks, and working alongside medical and
clinical staff to develop and implement plans to deliver quality
care; their training as registered nurses qualifies them to perform
procedures such as administering medications and operating medical
equipment, and they serve as a source of education, emotional
support, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers alike;
and
WHEREAS, Long-term care nurses are highly valued for their
ability to build meaningful long-term relationships with their
patients, which helps them in recognizing a change in condition
that nurses in other fields may not notice; day after day, these
professionals are trusted by caregivers to keep their loved ones
safe and healthy and to ensure that they are treated according to
their unique health care needs; and
WHEREAS, Careers in long-term nursing can be invaluably
rewarding, while also offering professional growth and development
opportunities that can serve nurses well in their future employment
prospects; the demand for long-term care nurses is expected to grow
dramatically in the decades to come as the U.S. population ages and
the need for primary health care increases among all demographic
groups; and
WHEREAS, Long-term care nurses play an indispensable role in
our health care system and in the lives of the patients and families
who depend upon their services, and it is fitting that they be
recognized for the skilled and compassionate care they provide;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 6, 2023, as Long-Term Care
Nurses Day at the State Capitol and commend the long-term care
nurses who are practicing in our state for their outstanding
commitment to their vocation and to the patients they serve.