NJ AJR184

Designates May 6th of each year as "Nurse's Day" in New Jersey to recognize nurses' dedication to patient health and their contributions to the medical field

Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs

Notes New Jersey has 141,000 active registered nurses, 13,500 nurse practitioners, and 23,400 licensed practical nurses

Acknowledges nursing as the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. with approximately 4.7 million registered nurses nationally, with women comprising 88.5% of the workforce

Aligns with the 1982 American Nurses Association declaration and U.S. Congress joint resolution establishing May 6 as Nurses Day