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NJ AJR67
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Annette Quijano
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AI Summary
- Designates May as "Nurse's Month" annually in New Jersey to recognize nurses' dedication to patient health and their contributions to the medical field
- Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs
- New Jersey has approximately 141,000 active registered nurses, 13,500 nurse practitioners, and 23,400 licensed practical nurses
- Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. with approximately 4.7 million registered nurses, and women make up 88.5% of the workforce
- The State's healthcare workforce could lose 10,000 nurses over the next few years, with 9 out of 10 nursing programs unable to enroll additional students due to lack of faculty nurses
Legislative Description
Designates month of May each year as "Nurse's Month."
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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